Flying from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
San Salvador is one hour ahead of Oakland and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from OAK to SAL start at 00:08 — the earliest with Vuela El Salvador. The latest departure is at 22:48 with Vuela El Salvador. In total, there are four weekly Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your OAK to SAL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Vuela El Salvador has direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Salvador — and maybe even more of El Salvador if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Vuela El Salvador on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OAK and SAL:
Ontario International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight is Rs39,532. A return plane ticket right now is Rs97,777. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from OAK to SAL.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from OAK to SAL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK's address is 1 Airport Drive.
83.61% of flights leaving Metropolitan Oakland International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from OAK.
Central Oakland to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to OAK? If you're catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and chase adventure across San Salvador and beyond.
Booking your ride from El Salvador International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From El Salvador International Airport, San Salvador is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit San Salvador in February.
Book your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to El Salvador International Airport for March if you want to visit San Salvador during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OAK to SAL in January. Average temperatures are between 18ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of El Salvador
Soyapango is just one of the many cities in El Salvador waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
Around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador, Santa Ana is another favourite stop in El Salvador. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.
