Flying from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Houston. Check out your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when organising your flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL).
The average time for a direct Houston to El Salvador International Airport flight is 3 hours.
The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Houston. El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador.
The most popular route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), with 36 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IAH to SAL is the 9:58am United Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 9:55pm with United Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Houston to SAL.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) operate out of this terminal.
At IAH, you can choose from various airlines offering direct flights from Houston to El Salvador International Airport, including:
Most travellers choose to fly with United Airlines between IAH and SAL.
Among carriers on this route, AVIANCA has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport, browse these options when leaving from William P. Hobby Airport:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can get to HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Houston to SAL flight? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
If you have a late flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SAL:
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Houston to El Salvador International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Rs19,432 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to El Salvador International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs52,350. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap flights from Houston to SAL by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Houston to El Salvador International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). Visit San Salvador in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Houston to SAL flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to El Salvador International Airport in January when temperatures are between 18ºC and 30ºC.
More about San Salvador
Start your San Salvador trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Volcan San Salvador, Centro Histórico de San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia are essential stops on your San Salvador itinerary.
Explore more of El Salvador
La Union is just one of the many cities in El Salvador waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Salvador. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Parque Central, Familia Park and Monumento al Soldado.
San Rafael Oriente is another essential stop in El Salvador and is around 80 kilometres east of San Salvador. No trip is complete without visiting Plaza del Barrio la Merced, Municipal Park and Infantil De San José Park.
