Flying from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Tampa: what you need to know
El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador. Following the UTC-4 timezone, Tampa is two hours ahead of San Salvador.
To avoid rushing for your SAL to Tampa flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from SAL to Tampa, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
To get to SAL from central San Salvador, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. It's roughly 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a hotel close to SAL? If you've booked an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Tampa, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
84.27% of flights leaving El Salvador International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SAL.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Tampa
The lowest price we've found for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Tampa flight is ج.م. 7,916. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 13,595. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from SAL to Tampa. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for an El Salvador International Airport to Tampa ticket.
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Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to the centre of Tampa takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from El Salvador International Airport to Tampa, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPA:
Travel at your own pace with a Tampa International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and discover more of Tampa and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week before your flight from SAL to Tampa.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Once your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Tampa has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Tampa is roughly 29 kilometres from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Following your SAL to Tampa flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near PIE. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and be on your way in a flash.
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from PIE once your travel dates are set.
You can find St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Tampa
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Tampa. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel rates are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Go to Tampa in the off-season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in an El Salvador International Airport to Tampa flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAL to Tampa in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 23ºC.
More about Tampa
After booking your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Tampa, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tampa:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Tampa Riverwalk, Ybor City Tattoo Company and The Florida Aquarium are leading attractions which should be on every Tampa itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tampa. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa, Miami is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
