Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Santiago.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SCL to SAL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Salvador International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SCL and SAL:
Jorge Chavez International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
₹ 17,932 is the lowest price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 36,645. These prices may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCL to SAL, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SCL to SAL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights leaving Arturo Merino Benitez Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SCL.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SCL:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
If you're getting in on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near SAL:
Explore without limits with an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and find adventure across San Salvador and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from El Salvador International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
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 busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Salvador International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to San Salvador in February.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Salvador International Airport for March if you want to explore San Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to SAL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC on average.
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, popular attractions include Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
Santa Ana is another standout destination in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No trip is complete without dropping by Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.
