Cheap flights from San Salvador to Houston from $248 SAL → IAH
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest return found recently is $522 with avianca airlines, 22 Nov – 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $248 with Volaris El Salvador, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $248, Volaris El Salvador, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $522, 22 Nov to 25 Nov
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $522 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 3 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$522
22 Nov – 25 Nov · avianca airlines
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 8:00 a.m. · Return leaves 1:05 p.m. · 6 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$522
22 Nov – 25 Nov · avianca airlines
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 8:00 a.m. · Return leaves 1:05 p.m. · 6 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$522 22 Nov – 25 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $288 to $522.
At $522, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov – 25 Nov | $522 | avianca airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 22 Dec | $697 | Frontier Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 3 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $522.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $209 to $315.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$248
21 Nov · Volaris El Salvador
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 10:14 a.m. · 3 h 3 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$248
21 Nov · Volaris El Salvador
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 10:14 a.m. · 3 h 3 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$248 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$177 19 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $177 to $266.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 19 Nov to 9 Feb 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?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov, 19 Nov costs $177: $71 less than the cheapest found recently.
Volaris El Salvador · El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) · nonstop · found 4 days ago
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | $177 | Volaris El Salvador | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $248 | Volaris El Salvador | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Nov | $363 | United Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $209 | Frontier Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Jan 2027 | $337 | American Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Feb 2027 | $209 | Volaris El Salvador | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $177.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Salvador to Houston
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 22 Nov – 25 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Salvador to Houston?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $539 | $418 | +37% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $524 | $417 | +33% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $466 | $348 | +19% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $393 | $288 | Cheapest seen | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $491 | $288 | +25% | 14 |
| 90–179 days | $605 | $605 | +54% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $337 | $300 | +61% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $209 | $177 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $256 | $205 | +23% | 34 |
| 30–59 days | $234 | $199 | +12% | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $228 | $216 | +9% | 30 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Nov – 25 Nov. 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 San Salvador to Houston?
The cheapest return found recently is $522 with avianca airlines, 22 Nov to 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from San Salvador to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $248 with Volaris El Salvador, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $177 with Volaris El Salvador, 19 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $209 to $315.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Houston?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $522, 22 Nov to 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $177, 19 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to Houston?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Salvador to Houston?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $522 with avianca airlines, 22 Nov to 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $248 with Volaris El Salvador, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from San Salvador to Houston?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Volaris El Salvador on 21 Nov, takes 3 h 3 min from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Houston?
Between 19 Nov and 9 Feb 2027, Volaris El Salvador has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 1 and Frontier Airlines on 1.
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