Statistics on New York City-El Salvador (San Salvador) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Salvador (San Salvador) (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Salvador (San Salvador) from New York City airport is $ 378 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 251 (in october) and $ 573 (in december), which is a saving of $ 127 or a surplus of $ 196 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $163 to $217 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Salvador (San Salvador) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-El Salvador (San Salvador) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Salvador (San Salvador) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 251, saving $ 127 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 378). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 573).
Flight New York City-El Salvador (San Salvador): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 286 | $ 396 | fair price |
| February | $ 274 | $ 390 | fair price |
| March | $ 275 | $ 335 | good price |
| April | $ 299 | $ 397 | fair price |
| May | $ 242 | $ 301 | good price |
| June | $ 280 | $ 335 | good price |
| July | $ 398 | $ 487 | high price |
| August | $ 383 | $ 488 | high price |
| September | $ 196 | $ 271 | good price |
| October | $ 191 | $ 251 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 229 | $ 305 | good price |
| December | $ 411 | $ 573 the most expensive | very 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 New York City to Salvador (San Salvador)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to El Salvador (San Salvador) range from $108 to $759. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $109 to $163), 1% at the maximum price (from $705 to $759). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $163 to $217 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->El Salvador flight
There are 7 companies that serve New York City from El Salvador (San Salvador) airport: Avianca (scheduled), Omskavia Airlines, Spirit Airlines, volaris costa rica, United, Volaris and American Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Avianca (scheduled) was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (65% of the time) on the New York City->El Salvador route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-El Salvador (San Salvador) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 31 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-El Salvador (San Salvador) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $24. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $33.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from El Salvador (San Salvador) to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $19. Conversely, departing from El Salvador (San Salvador) on a sunday may cost you an additional $29.
Top prices New York City-El Salvador (San Salvador)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → San Salvador | 02-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 223 | direct flight with Omskavia Airlines |
| New York City → San Salvador | 11-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 215 | direct flight with Omskavia Airlines |
| New York City → San Salvador | 18-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 216 | direct flight with Omskavia Airlines |
| New York City → San Salvador | 01-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 223 | direct flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| New York City → San Salvador | 15-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 222 | direct flight with Omskavia Airlines |
| New York City → San Salvador | 17-07 to 21-07-2025 | $ 220 | direct flight with Omskavia Airlines |
| New York City → San Salvador | 24-07 to 28-07-2025 | $ 210 | direct flight with Omskavia Airlines |
| New York City → San Salvador | 09-10 to 13-10-2025 | $ 183 | direct flight with Omskavia Airlines |
| New York City → San Salvador | 04-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 216 | direct flight with Omskavia Airlines |
| New York City → San Salvador | 06-01 to 21-01-2026 | $ 217 | direct flight with Omskavia Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - 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 11 to 12 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 New York City-El Salvador flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Salvador (San Salvador), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 345 $, which is a saving of 33 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (221 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 289 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 365), 2 to 3 months ($ 394), 4 to 5 months ($ 382), 5 to 6 months ($ 314), 6 to 7 months ($ 310), 8 to 9 months ($ 355) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 271 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 379), 2 to 3 months ($ 365), 3 to 4 months ($ 381), 4 to 5 months ($ 351), 5 to 6 months ($ 294), 6 to 7 months ($ 301), 8 to 9 months ($ 273), 9 to 10 months ($ 286), 10 to 11 months ($ 304) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 243 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 310), 3 to 4 months ($ 278), 4 to 5 months ($ 257), 5 to 6 months ($ 279), 7 to 8 months ($ 274), 8 to 9 months ($ 279), 9 to 10 months ($ 257), 10 to 11 months ($ 302) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 267 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 397), 4 to 5 months ($ 357), 5 to 6 months ($ 338), 6 to 7 months ($ 313), 8 to 9 months ($ 297) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 225 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 271), 2 to 3 months ($ 287), 5 to 6 months ($ 254), 7 to 8 months ($ 264), 8 to 9 months ($ 251) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 303 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 309), 2 to 3 months ($ 306), 6 to 7 months ($ 323) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 437 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 440), 2 to 3 months ($ 474), 3 to 4 months ($ 471), 4 to 5 months ($ 469) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 371 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 484), 2 to 3 months ($ 429), 3 to 4 months ($ 461), 4 to 5 months ($ 455), 8 to 9 months ($ 440) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 209 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 216), 3 to 4 months ($ 243), 4 to 5 months ($ 265), 5 to 6 months ($ 227) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 176 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 203), 3 to 4 months ($ 207), 4 to 5 months ($ 217), 5 to 6 months ($ 224), 6 to 7 months ($ 212), 10 to 11 months ($ 247) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 228 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 254), 4 to 5 months ($ 230), 5 to 6 months ($ 268), 6 to 7 months ($ 260), 7 to 8 months ($ 277) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 440 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 485), 3 to 4 months ($ 501), 4 to 5 months ($ 515), 6 to 7 months ($ 450), 7 to 8 months ($ 539) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->El Salvador are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $10 more.
New York City 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 476 $326 to $832 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 256 $213 to $405 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 386 $222 to $4131 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 516 $210 to $4157 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 650 $224 to $4451 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 529 $235 to $4446 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 369 $181 to $719 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 384 $216 to $839 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 607 $375 to $831 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 538 $217 to $756 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 327 $243 to $382 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may and february are cheaper to travel to Salvador (San Salvador). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!