Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is three hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Rio de Janeiro to SAL. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like January or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to SAL that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GIG and SAL include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
GIG is around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from GIG arrive at their destination on time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can get to SDU from the centre of Rio de Janeiro in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to SAL flight:
79% of flights departing Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Consider booking a hotel near SAL if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport flight.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of San Salvador. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Right now, Rs80,198 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs168,568. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to SAL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to SAL.
Save on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). Plan your visit to San Salvador in September if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to SAL plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Salvador to range from 19ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC.
More about San Salvador
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Salvador right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport:
Volcan San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia are just two of the big attractions to add to your San Salvador travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park.
Explore more of El Salvador
See the best of San Salvador, then get out and explore other must-see parts of El Salvador. Travel east to La Union, about 129 kilometres away. Mirador Espiritu de la Montana and faro de la union are ideal first stops here.
