San Salvador (SAL) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from San Salvador (SAL) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. One airline flies nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to San Francisco (SFO): AVIANCA. The two airports are 2,641 miles (4,250 km) apart. AVIANCA is in Star Alliance. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guatemala City, Ontario and Los Angeles and more.
How many miles SAL to SFO 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 | $84.99–169.99 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $58.59–143.59 |
| United MileagePlusOn AVIANCA | 20,000 | $33.59–118.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA | 20,500 | $33.59–118.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA | 25,000 | $33.59–118.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA | 30,000 | $33.59–118.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $33.59–118.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA | 55,000 | $78.39–163.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA | 90,000 | $33.59–208.59 |
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 SFO
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book SAL to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA
- Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA
- TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA
- United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA
SAL to SFO with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA the whole way5U
- Via Ontario (ONT)AVIANCA, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole wayN3
+3
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)AVIANCA, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
N3 - Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole wayN3+1
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Cancun (CUN)AVIANCA, then United Airlines and Alaska Airlines
- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA, then United Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Orlando (MCO)AVIANCA and Frontier Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and United Airlines
- 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)AVIANCA, then Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more
SAL to SFO: common questions
How many miles does SAL to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $84.99. 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 SAL to SFO?
AVIANCA (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is San Salvador from San Francisco by plane?
San Salvador (SAL) and San Francisco (SFO) are 2,641 miles (4,250 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 SFO award flights?
12 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 4 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 San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Guatemala City (GUA), Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS) and Mexico City (MEX). 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.