Flying from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 1 hour behind San Salvador, where El Salvador International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from SAL to Vancouver, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from SAL to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
To enter Canada for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from El Salvador. However, visa rules can change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver.
SAL is around 40 kilometres from central San Salvador. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SAL:
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Vancouver
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver is R 4,647. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,813. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SAL to Vancouver, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SAL to Vancouver. You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver. Simply enter your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Once you've hopped off your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 16 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from SAL to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Vancouver in May when it's quieter.
Book your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from SAL to Vancouver sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are top sights which should feature on every Vancouver itinerary.
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