Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for IAD→SAL. Lowest economy: 11,500 miles + $7.10 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,000 points + $77.11 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 60,000 miles + $7.10 (United MileagePlus).
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Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL) at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- To
- El Salvador International, San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 115 of 326 departure dates checked (Virgin Australia Velocity, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 11,500 pts + $7.10 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 25 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $77.11 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $32.89 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 115 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 22,000 pts + $7.10 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 24 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,050 pts + $93.47 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV) | 4 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 | 11 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 34,000 pts + $12.70 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 25 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $7.10 | Nonstop | Avianca (AV), COPA Airlines (CM), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 24 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $82.71 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $7.10 | 1 stop | Avianca (AV), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 24 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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 + $77.31 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $32.89 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 34,050 pts + $93.47 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 38,500 pts + $7.10 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 41,500 pts + $7.10 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $7.10 | 9+ | 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 9 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 25,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 11 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | — | 25,000 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 34,050 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 25,000 · Aeroplan (6 dates) | 61,700 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (2 dates) | — | 25,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 62,900 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (23 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 12,500 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 162,450 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (4 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (13 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 11,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | 34,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (5 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (2 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (27 dates) | — | — | — | |
| 19,000 · Velocity (6 dates) | — | — | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL)How many miles or points you need from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 11,500 miles + $7.10; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 34,050 points + $93.47; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- 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, 60,000 miles + $7.10; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL)
What's the lowest Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 11,500 miles + $7.10 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 18:19 UTC). In business class, 25,000 points + $77.11 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 17, 2026, 18:19 UTC for an Oct 29, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 18:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 25 dates, business class 25 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 15 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 11 dates, first class 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 24 dates, business class 24 dates, first class 24 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 115 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Washington Dulles (IAD) 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 May 2027 departures, 11,500 miles with AAdvantage (2 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 25,000 points with Aeroplan (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.