Flying from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Tijuana.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your TIJ to SAL flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tijuana Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight is RM826. A return ticket is currently RM3,071. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from TIJ to SAL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Tijuana Airport to El Salvador International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from TIJ to SAL.
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Handy information about Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tijuana Airport, data shows 63.47% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Tijuana to Tijuana Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to TIJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Tijuana Airport to El Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Tijuana Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Follow your own route with an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and venture far and wide through San Salvador and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from El Salvador International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport to the centre of San Salvador has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Tijuana Airport to El Salvador International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to San Salvador in February.
Lock in your flight from Tijuana Airport to El Salvador International Airport for March if you'd like to explore San Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TIJ to SAL in January. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of El Salvador just waiting to be explored. About 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a trip to Soyapango will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
Santa Ana is another well-known destination in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No journey is complete without dropping by Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.
