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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador from C$ 200

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAL
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or July, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to San Salvador (SAL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 439

One-way from

C$ 200

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 669
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 18/9-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 54m total
  • Detroit to San Salvador
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12/10
  • 12/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • Detroit to San Salvador
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 330 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 69 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2025.

Thu 18/93:42 p.m.DTW - SAL
1 stop22h 46mFrontier
Sat 4/101:51 p.m.SAL - DTW
1 stop18h 08mFrontier
Deal found 29/7C$ 439
Mon 3/116:05 a.m.DTW - SAL
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/118:00 a.m.SAL - DTW
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 495
Mon 3/115:51 p.m.DTW - SAL
2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/1111:54 p.m.SAL - DTW
2 stops21h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 750

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador that are best for you.

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Detroit

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San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 18/9

3:42 p.m.-12:28 p.m.

1 stop22h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/10

1:51 p.m.-9:59 a.m.

1 stop18h 08m

C$ 439

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/11

6:05 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/11

8:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop25h 40m

C$ 495

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/11

5:51 p.m.-10:47 p.m.

2 stops29h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/11

11:54 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops21h 21m

C$ 750

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/10

6:15 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

1 stop15h 20m

C$ 200

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/12

11:20 a.m.-11:39 p.m.

2 stops13h 19m

C$ 520

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/12

5:49 a.m.-3:24 p.m.

2 stops10h 35m

C$ 683

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Deals found on 30/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 8 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador (average of C$ 449). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 915). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 69% versus a flight in the morning.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 773.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 22m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Salvador. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Salvador. Reviews last updated 30 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andFrontier from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,237 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 439 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at C$ 750. Frontier is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Salvador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to San Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Salvador by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador (average of C$ 449). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 915). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to San Salvador

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 341AverageC$ 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 547AverageC$ 905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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