Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL): AVIANCA, United Airlines and Volaris El Salvador. The two airports are 2,320 miles (3,734 km) apart. AVIANCA and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guatemala City, Mexico City and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles LAX to SAL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA | 12,500 | $71.61–120.61 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $54–94 |
| United MileagePlusOn AVIANCA | 20,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA | 20,500 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 22,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA | 25,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA | 30,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA | 55,000 | $50.40–90.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA | 90,000 | $5.60–135.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to SAL
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- N3Volaris El SalvadorNot in an alliance
Book LAX to SAL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
LAX to SAL with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA the whole wayQ6+2
5U - Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
+2
N3 - Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more, then AVIANCA
+3 - Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+1N3+1
- Via Cancun (CUN)Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 1 more, then AVIANCA
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines, then Volaris El Salvador
N3 - Via San Francisco (SFO)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more, then AVIANCA+3
- Via San Jose (SJO)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then AVIANCA
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole wayN3+1
- Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines, Air Canada and 2 more, then AVIANCA+1
LAX to SAL: common questions
How many miles does LAX to SAL cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), United MileagePlus (20,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SAL?
AVIANCA (Star Alliance), United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Volaris El Salvador fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL).
How far is Los Angeles from San Salvador by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and San Salvador (SAL) are 2,320 miles (3,734 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to SAL award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and San Salvador?
The most direct connections are through Guatemala City (GUA), Mexico City (MEX), Las Vegas (LAS), Houston (IAH) and Cancun (CUN). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through Guatemala City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.