Award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for SFO→SAL. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $77.11 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business class: 25,000 points + $77.11 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 52,900 miles + $12.70 (United MileagePlus).
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San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- To
- El Salvador International, San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Aeromexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 45 of 56 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Salvador (SAL)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $77.11 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 45 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $6.85 | 1 stopNonstop from 15,840 pts | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 42 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 15,000 pts + $12.70 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 24 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 20,000 pts + $7.10 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,000 pts | Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 25 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 28,000 pts + $100.38 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 77,100 pts + $12.70 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 12 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club PremierLowest observed | 72,000 pts + $100.38 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $12.70 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and Delta SkyMiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $77.11 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 29 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 27,500 pts + $7.10 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 24 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $6.85 | 1 stopNonstop from 31,860 pts | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM) | 4 | 41 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $7.10 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 25 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 55,000 pts + $100.07 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 6 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 52,900 pts + $12.70 | 2 stops | Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 25 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 152,500 pts + $7.10 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 21 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Club Premier and Avianca LifeMiles.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $77.11 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Aeromexico Club Premier | 116,800 pts + $100.07 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $79.91 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 31,860 pts + $35.50 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 52,000 pts + $12.70 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 58,900 pts + $7.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 152,500 pts + $7.10 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 30 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 25,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 24 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 130,600 · Club Premier (5 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 60,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | 116,800 · Club Premier (2 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 58,900 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | — | 25,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 106,600 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 72,000 · Club Premier (2 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 52,900 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | |
| 30,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | 44,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (22 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (22 dates) | 162,300 · MileagePlus (4 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 12,500 points + $77.11; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In premium economy, Aeromexico Club Premier had the lowest observed award, 72,000 points + $100.38; see how many points you need with Aeromexico Club Premier.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 25,000 points + $77.11; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 52,900 miles + $12.70; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL)
What's the lowest San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 points + $77.11 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 22:01 UTC for a Dec 4, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 45 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 05:57 UTC). In business class, 25,000 points + $77.11 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 22:01 UTC for a Dec 5, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 29 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 22:02 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 24 dates, business class 24 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 45 dates, business class 29 dates); Aeromexico Club Premier (economy 14 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 7 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 42 dates, business class 41 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 12 dates, first class 21 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 25 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 25 dates, first class 25 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1.6), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Aeromexico Club Premier (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 12,500 points with Aeroplan (22 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 25,000 points with Aeroplan (22 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.