Flying from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Mexico City's main base, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL).
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport flight.
San Salvador (where El Salvador International Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) is the most popular route. Vuela El Salvador operates the earliest flight at 8:10am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from MEX to SAL is with AVIANCA at 4:50pm.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Mexico City to SAL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can jump on a direct flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) out of Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
At MEX, you can choose from various airlines offering direct flights from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport, such as:
Avianca is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEX to SAL.
Aeromexico ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 96.72% of services landing as scheduled.
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination on time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Split up your flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and SAL include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to SAL flight, drop your bags at Verticca Hotel.
As far as flight punctuality goes, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near SAL and hit the lights earlier:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From El Salvador International Airport, central San Salvador is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
ج.م. 8,546 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 14,019. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from Mexico City to SAL, book your plane ticket three months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. September is the quietest month to go to San Salvador. January is when most people book flights from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Mexico City to SAL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 35ºC.
December has temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Salvador
Start your San Salvador trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Volcan San Salvador, Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park are attractions you won't want to skip in San Salvador.
Explore more of El Salvador
While San Salvador will give you a great introduction to El Salvador, there's so much more waiting in La Union. Located around 129 kilometres to the east, this fascinating place has plenty to keep you busy, like Mirador Espiritu de la Montana and faro de la union.
