Cheap flights from Houston to San Salvador from $241 HOU, IAH → SAL
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The cheapest return found recently is $503 with avianca airlines, 27 Nov – 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $241 with Volaris El Salvador, 14 Nov, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $241, Volaris El Salvador, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $503, 27 Nov to 2 Dec
- Usual return price
- $537 to $847
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $370 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- avianca airlines, Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 53 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $537 to $847.
Cheapest return found recently
$503
27 Nov – 2 Dec · avianca airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Leaves 4:45 p.m. · Return leaves 8:00 a.m. · 6 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$503
27 Nov – 2 Dec · avianca airlines
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Leaves 4:45 p.m. · Return leaves 8:00 a.m. · 6 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$503 27 Nov – 2 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$370 24 Nov – 5 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $255 to $476.
At $503, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates from 20 Nov to 7 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
148 fares on 18 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 30 Nov | $748 | avianca airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 5 Dec | $370 | Volaris El Salvador | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 2 Dec | $503 | avianca airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 3 Dec | $853 | American Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 13 Dec | $653 | avianca airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 15 Dec | $780 | United Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $1,232 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out 3 stops, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 17 Dec | $695 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 26 Dec | $825 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $1,208 | Volaris El Salvador | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $884 | Frontier Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $827 | avianca airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $808 | avianca airlines El Salvador | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2027 | $903 | avianca airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 | $436 | avianca airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027 | $398 | avianca airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $481 | American Airlines | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 | $640 | American Airlines | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $370.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines, avianca airlines El Salvador.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$241
14 Nov · Volaris El Salvador
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Leaves 2:47 p.m. · 2 h 53 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$241
14 Nov · Volaris El Salvador
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Leaves 2:47 p.m. · 2 h 53 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$241 14 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $142 to $462.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
17 fares on 1 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $241 | Volaris El Salvador | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → El Salvador International Airport (SAL) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Volaris El Salvador.
Premium cabin fares from Houston to San Salvador
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 27 Nov – 2 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Houston to San Salvador?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $535 | $269 | +24% | 40 |
| 7–13 days | $478 | $296 | +11% | 38 |
| 14–29 days | $449 | $295 | +4% | 46 |
| 30–59 days | $486 | $276 | +13% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $430 | $255 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 90–179 days | $473 | $276 | +10% | 29 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $243 | $214 | +51% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $161 | $142 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $238 | $154 | +48% | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $345 | $200 | +114% | 21 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 27 Nov – 2 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Houston to San Salvador?
The cheapest return found recently is $503 with avianca airlines, 27 Nov to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $370 with Volaris El Salvador, 24 Nov to 5 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $537 to $847.
How much is a one-way flight from Houston to San Salvador?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $241 with Volaris El Salvador, 14 Nov, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Salvador?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $370, 24 Nov to 5 Dec, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to San Salvador?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Houston to San Salvador?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $503 with avianca airlines, 27 Nov to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $241 with Volaris El Salvador, 14 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Houston to San Salvador?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Volaris El Salvador on 14 Nov, takes 2 h 53 min from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Houston to San Salvador?
Between 20 Nov and 7 Mar 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest return on 7 of the 18 departure dates we hold, Frontier Airlines on 4 and American Airlines on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work