San Salvador (SAL) to Houston (IAH) flights
An economy award from San Salvador (SAL) to Houston (IAH) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. 4 airlines fly nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Houston (IAH): AVIANCA, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Volaris El Salvador. The two airports are 1,211 miles (1,949 km) apart. AVIANCA and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guatemala City, San Pedro Sula and Comayagua and more.
How many miles SAL to IAH 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 | 10,000 | $84.99–129.99 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $58.59–103.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $33.59–428.59 |
| United MileagePlusOn AVIANCA | 20,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA | 20,500 | $33.59–78.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA | 25,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA | 30,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $33.59–78.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA | 55,000 | $78.39–123.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA | 90,000 | $33.59–168.59 |
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 SAL to IAH
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- N3Volaris El SalvadorNot in an alliance
Book SAL to IAH 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
SAL to IAH with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA and TAGAirlines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines5U
- Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)AVIANCA, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Comayagua (XPL)AVIANCA, then United Airlines
- Via Cancun (CUN)AVIANCA, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Roatan (RTB)TAGAirlines, then United Airlines5U
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
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- Via Managua (MGA)AVIANCA, then United Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA, then United Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
SAL to IAH: common questions
How many miles does SAL to IAH cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), Emirates Skywards (18,000) and United MileagePlus (20,000). 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 SAL to IAH?
AVIANCA (Star Alliance), Frontier Airlines, United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Volaris El Salvador fly nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Houston (IAH).
How far is San Salvador from Houston by plane?
San Salvador (SAL) and Houston (IAH) are 1,211 miles (1,949 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAL to IAH 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 San Salvador and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Guatemala City (GUA), San Pedro Sula (SAP), Comayagua (XPL), Cancun (CUN) and Roatan (RTB). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aeromexico through Mexico 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.