San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL): 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 SFO 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 |
| 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 SFO to SAL
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book SFO 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
- 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
SFO to SAL 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 way
5U - Via Ontario (ONT)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then AVIANCA
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole way
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N3 - Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more, then AVIANCA+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)United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, then AVIANCA
- Via San Jose (SJO)United Airlines, then AVIANCA
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Orlando (MCO)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, then AVIANCA and Frontier 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)Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more, then AVIANCA
SFO to SAL: common questions
How many miles does SFO 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 SFO to SAL?
AVIANCA (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL).
How far is San Francisco from San Salvador by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and San Salvador (SAL) 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 SFO to SAL 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 Francisco and San Salvador?
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.