Travelling from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, making Washington DC one hour ahead of San Salvador.
Each week, there are 41 San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights.
Your SAL to IAD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There are direct flights from San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, so getting to Washington DC (and then touring more of the United States!) is easy. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Avianca on this route.
With a reliable 94.44% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier operating SAL to IAD flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAL and IAD:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Currently, Rs50,570 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs95,821. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SAL to IAD by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SAL to IAD.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Handy information about San Salvador Airport (SAL)
88% of flights departing from San Salvador Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SAL.
Central San Salvador to San Salvador Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SAL:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel near IAD if you have a late San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and chase adventure across Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Washington Dulles Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Washington DC in February.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from San Salvador Airport to Washington Dulles Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAL to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.




