Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Salvador (San Salvador) (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Salvador (San Salvador) from Melbourne airport is $ 2060 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1663 (in may) and $ 2497 (in january), which is a saving of $ 397 or a surplus of $ 438 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1680 to $1734 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Salvador (San Salvador) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-El Salvador (San Salvador) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 2439 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Salvador (San Salvador) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1663, saving $ 397 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2060). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2497).

Flight Melbourne-El Salvador (San Salvador): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1960 $ 2497 very high price
February$ 1354 $ 1876 fair price
March$ 1315 $ 1704 good price
April$ 1590 $ 1874 fair price
May$ 1359 $ 1663 very good price
June$ 1728 $ 2203 fair price
July$ 1874 $ 2406 high price
August$ 1595 $ 2064 fair price
September$ 1633 $ 2289 high price
October$ 1493 $ 1966 fair price
November$ 1497 $ 1759 good price
December$ 2000 $ 2400 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Salvador (San Salvador)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to El Salvador (San Salvador) range from $1029 to $2710. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1030 to $1084), 1% at the maximum price (from $2656 to $2710). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1843 to $1897 (5% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->El Salvador flight

There are 7 companies that serve Melbourne from El Salvador (San Salvador) airport: Jetstar, Fiji Airways, United, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Philippine Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 2439 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Melbourne->El Salvador route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-El Salvador (San Salvador) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $107. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $88.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from El Salvador (San Salvador) to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $127. Conversely, departing from El Salvador (San Salvador) on a saturday may cost you an additional $119.


Top prices Melbourne-El Salvador (San Salvador)

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → San Salvador01-04 to 30-04-2025$ 1943 
Melbourne → San Salvador04-04 to 11-04-2025$ 2289 
Melbourne → San Salvador10-04 to 30-04-2025$ 2066 
Melbourne → San Salvador11-04 to 24-04-2025$ 1503 
Melbourne → San Salvador06-05 to 13-05-2025$ 1447 
Melbourne → San Salvador10-05 to 17-05-2025$ 1048 
Melbourne → San Salvador12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 1448 
Melbourne → San Salvador10-07 to 17-07-2025$ 3208 
Melbourne → San Salvador05-01 to 31-01-2026$ 1943 
Melbourne → San Salvador06-01 to 27-01-2026$ 1984 


When to book your flight Melbourne - El Salvador (San Salvador) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-El Salvador flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Salvador (San Salvador), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1867 $, which is a saving of 193 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (258 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to Salvador (San Salvador) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2407 $)

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March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1575 $)

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December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2251 $)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->El Salvador are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $33. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $43 more.



Melbourne to Salvador (San Salvador): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 2000
$1503 to $2289
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May 2025$ 1223
$1048 to $1448
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July 2025$ 3208
$3208 to $3208
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January 2026$ 1963
$1943 to $1984
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may and january are cheaper to travel to Salvador (San Salvador). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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