Flying from Flores Airport (FRS) to San Salvador Airport (SAL): what you need to know
San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Flores.
Leave enough time to make your FRS to SAL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Flores Airport to San Salvador Airport. Guatemala City Airport is a popular stopover on the FRS to SAL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Flores Airport (FRS) to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Flores Airport to San Salvador Airport flight is Rs50,172. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs102,291. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FRS to SAL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Flores Airport to San Salvador Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FRS to SAL.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Flores Airport to San Salvador Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Flores Airport (FRS)
Flores Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from FRS land on schedule 94% of the time.
Central Flores to Flores Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Flores Airport to San Salvador Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to FRS:
Arriving at San Salvador Airport (SAL)
If you're arriving on a late Flores Airport to San Salvador Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near SAL:
Grab a San Salvador Airport rental car and explore San Salvador and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Fox - Rent A Car and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from San Salvador Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
San Salvador Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central San Salvador. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
The quietest month for a flight from Flores Airport to San Salvador Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Salvador based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Flores Airport to San Salvador Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRS to SAL in December. Average temperatures are between 16ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of El Salvador
You've seen San Salvador, now it's time to explore more of El Salvador. Travel about 8 kilometres north-east to Soyapango to check off its leading attractions. From Teleferico San Jacinto to Chantecuán Ecological Park and Aviation Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in El Salvador, consider Santa Ana, roughly 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Parque Nacional El Imposible, Santa Ana Cathedral and San Jorge Ecological Park are key reasons to visit.