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expiredserra | Staff posted Jan 26, 2024 5:50 PM

Avianca: Roundtrip Nonstop Flight: Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL)

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(Travel April - June 2024)at Booking.com
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Booking.com offers Roundtrip Nonstop Airfare Flight from Los Angeles, California (LAX) to San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) on sale for $178.93 through Avianca Airlines. Travel April through June 2024.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Their lowest airfare only allows for 1 personal bag that fits under the seat in front of you so if you need to have a carry-on or checked-bag, you will have the option to pay extra.
Travel Availability:
  • Departs LAX:
    • April 9-10, 14, 16-17, 22-24, 28-30; May 1-9, 11-17, 19-23, 28-29; June 3-4
  • Returns:
    • April 11-12, 16-21, 23-27, 29-30; May 1-31; June 4-7, 10-13

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Flight time is approximately 4hr 50min to 5hr 25min.
    • Avianca, an ultra low-cost airline based in Colombia.
  • Want to see more travel deals? Click here or here. 
  • Disclaimer: List price is an estimate and subject to fluctuate based on air carrier/hotel location, flight times/season or travel dates.

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Written by serra | Staff
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Booking.com offers Roundtrip Nonstop Airfare Flight from Los Angeles, California (LAX) to San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) on sale for $178.93 through Avianca Airlines. Travel April through June 2024.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Their lowest airfare only allows for 1 personal bag that fits under the seat in front of you so if you need to have a carry-on or checked-bag, you will have the option to pay extra.
Travel Availability:
  • Departs LAX:
    • April 9-10, 14, 16-17, 22-24, 28-30; May 1-9, 11-17, 19-23, 28-29; June 3-4
  • Returns:
    • April 11-12, 16-21, 23-27, 29-30; May 1-31; June 4-7, 10-13

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Flight time is approximately 4hr 50min to 5hr 25min.
    • Avianca, an ultra low-cost airline based in Colombia.
  • Want to see more travel deals? Click here or here. 
  • Disclaimer: List price is an estimate and subject to fluctuate based on air carrier/hotel location, flight times/season or travel dates.

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Im salvadoran, personally I think the beaches aren't anything special unless you're a surfer which was one of the things El Salvador was known for other than violence lol. But it's safe now. Just avoid the big hotels if you want something unique, I saw they opened a hotel with bungalows that seems really pretty, and another one that has a direct view to the Santa ana volcano. Food is great, salvadoran street food is unique IMO. Take the Ruta de las flores if you're interested in a food and scenic or cultural trip. Aside from pupusas i'd say try nuegados, yuca sancochada or yuca frita, riguas, pastelitos, hot chocolate, horchata (made with peanuts and other beans/nuts), panes con pavo/pollo, tamales, sopa de pata (cow feet), chorizo, longaniza, etc because there's a lot more.
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neelagujarpuria
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I'm literally in San Salvador right now (took Avianca out of SFO). El Salvador is great, beautiful country and I haven't seen a single sketchy thing here. There are cops/military everywhere and guards that just talk to each other all day. The beaches are good and the water is warm. Took surf lessons at el tunco that I don't regret. Food is honestly decently expensive unless you eat papusas, yuca frita, or local cuisine from stands. Roads are in great condition compared to Costa Rica, but be careful about which rentals company you go with; the rental car I got has bald tires, one blinker that doesn't work, and is for sure a salvage title vehicle from the US complete with a CarMax sticker on the back. The best place I went was Lago de coatepeque which is super scenic. I also brought my parents (who were scared to go anywhere near central america) and they have loved every part of the trip (aside from the crazy driving). The seats on Avianca are somewhat uncomfortable; they are the thin padded seats like you see on spirit, not typical airline seats.
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That is funny because El Salvador is now one of the most safest countries in the world. Even safer than most US cities.
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AndyA8386Jan 27, 2024 7:52 AM
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Quote from cgigate :
Been there many times, it is not safe, police doesn't dare show their face to patrol in the streets
you should try going now they don't do that anymore, right now it's probably the safest country in Latin America. I went last month I was walking at midnight in San Salvador and was much safer than NYC.
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nissinJan 27, 2024 10:17 AM
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Quote from Foop :
Per the US Government, you may want to reconsider travel to El Salvador: https://travel.state.gov/content/...isory.html
A lot of countries are rated unsafe by US but feels safe walking in the streets at night. You wouldnt want to walk at night in dTLa
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nissinJan 27, 2024 10:18 AM
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Amazing what this country has done to make its citizens safer and lower crime, other countries need to take note.
"other countries" *wink wink*
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Jan 27, 2024 11:05 AM
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jimmysilvsJan 27, 2024 11:05 AM
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Not worth it if you're not on a US / Canadian passport. El Salvador has implemented an airport improvement tariff of $1,130 per person for 57 countries, which is collected before departure at the airport.
Or, you know, if you're from anywhere except Africa or India. Not sure why they have that fee but it doesn't apply to most countries.
Jan 27, 2024 12:49 PM
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GeeeeeeeJan 27, 2024 12:49 PM
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Quote from Foop :
Per the US Government, you may want to reconsider travel to El Salvador: https://travel.state.gov/content/...isory.html
El Salvador is million times safer than San Francisco or Detroit #fact
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Jan 27, 2024 1:44 PM
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Hawk2007Jan 27, 2024 1:44 PM
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Quote from Foop :
Per the US Government, you may want to reconsider travel to El Salvador: https://travel.state.gov/content/...isory.html
Those alerts are fast to go up and sometimes slow to come down. The USG was operating under COVID protocols in some areas for quite a bit while longer after most of us got over the initial shock and awe.

ES is much safer than in yester years with this new president. In usually game to travel to a lot of places, but I'm still holding off for now because I would have to see what ES has to offer in terms of cultural and geographic enrichment.

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SaverDaddyJan 27, 2024 3:08 PM
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Quote from DogAndPony :
How is El Salvador? Beaches? Food? Etc?

Been going to Costa Rica for years. Had a connection in San Salvador once and security patted everyone down before getting on the plane. It was bizarre. They really give the impression that it's unsafe.
Imagine how people feel when they come here and get told to put their shoes in an x-ray machine to look for bombs.
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SaverDaddyJan 27, 2024 3:09 PM
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Quote from cgigate :
Been there many times, it is not safe, police doesn't dare show their face to patrol in the streets
Ironically enough the only time I've ever been harassed in South America is by the police.
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DogAndPonyJan 27, 2024 3:27 PM
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Quote from SaverDaddy :
Imagine how people feel when they come here and get told to put their shoes in an x-ray machine to look for bombs.
Or having to go through a body scanner or x-ray because you may have a bomb or weapon...oh wait, that's everywhere!

Nah, it's weird to be patted down AFTER security, right before you get on the plane. No need to try and diminish that. El Salvador has some issues they're trying to work through. Facts are facts.
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Quote from DogAndPony :
How is El Salvador? Beaches? Food? Etc?

Been going to Costa Rica for years. Had a connection in San Salvador once and security patted everyone down before getting on the plane. It was bizarre. They really give the impression that it's unsafe.
I'm literally in San Salvador right now (took Avianca out of SFO). El Salvador is great, beautiful country and I haven't seen a single sketchy thing here. There are cops/military everywhere and guards that just talk to each other all day. The beaches are good and the water is warm. Took surf lessons at el tunco that I don't regret. Food is honestly decently expensive unless you eat papusas, yuca frita, or local cuisine from stands. Roads are in great condition compared to Costa Rica, but be careful about which rentals company you go with; the rental car I got has bald tires, one blinker that doesn't work, and is for sure a salvage title vehicle from the US complete with a CarMax sticker on the back. The best place I went was Lago de coatepeque which is super scenic. I also brought my parents (who were scared to go anywhere near central america) and they have loved every part of the trip (aside from the crazy driving). The seats on Avianca are somewhat uncomfortable; they are the thin padded seats like you see on spirit, not typical airline seats.
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SaverDaddyJan 27, 2024 4:00 PM
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Quote from DogAndPony :
Or having to go through a body scanner or x-ray because you may have a bomb or weapon...oh wait, that's everywhere!

Nah, it's weird to be patted down AFTER security, right before you get on the plane. No need to try and diminish that. El Salvador has some issues they're trying to work through. Facts are facts.
What issues do they have? Last time I checked the only country that has issues with planes being hijacked is the United States

Also labor is very cheap in South America, its not uncommon for them to use manual labor in lieu of full body scanning machines. From a logistics perspective, it makes much more sense to pat down passengers before they board then at the security terminal.
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Quote from downsideup :
Im salvadoran, personally I think the beaches aren't anything special unless you're a surfer which was one of the things El Salvador was known for other than violence lol. But it's safe now. Just avoid the big hotels if you want something unique, I saw they opened a hotel with bungalows that seems really pretty, and another one that has a direct view to the Santa ana volcano. Food is great, salvadoran street food is unique IMO. Take the Ruta de las flores if you're interested in a food and scenic or cultural trip. Aside from pupusas i'd say try nuegados, yuca sancochada or yuca frita, riguas, pastelitos, hot chocolate, horchata (made with peanuts and other beans/nuts), panes con pavo/pollo, tamales, sopa de pata (cow feet), chorizo, longaniza, etc because there's a lot more.
Thanks for the advice & recommendations!
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Quote from neelagujarpuria :
I'm literally in San Salvador right now (took Avianca out of SFO). El Salvador is great, beautiful country and I haven't seen a single sketchy thing here. There are cops/military everywhere and guards that just talk to each other all day. The beaches are good and the water is warm. Took surf lessons at el tunco that I don't regret. Food is honestly decently expensive unless you eat papusas, yuca frita, or local cuisine from stands. Roads are in great condition compared to Costa Rica, but be careful about which rentals company you go with; the rental car I got has bald tires, one blinker that doesn't work, and is for sure a salvage title vehicle from the US complete with a CarMax sticker on the back. The best place I went was Lago de coatepeque which is super scenic. I also brought my parents (who were scared to go anywhere near central america) and they have loved every part of the trip (aside from the crazy driving). The seats on Avianca are somewhat uncomfortable; they are the thin padded seats like you see on spirit, not typical airline seats.
Thanks for sharing your experience & insights!
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rootbearJan 27, 2024 4:59 PM
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Quote from ias_ss :
Not worth it if you're not on a US / Canadian passport. El Salvador has implemented an airport improvement tariff of $1,130 per person for 57 countries, which is collected before departure at the airport.
Pretty crazy ... here is the list. Wonder why they chose these outside of apparent racism? https://liveandletsfly.com/el-sal...ement-fee/
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