Flying from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Montevideo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MVD to SAL flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Carrasco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MVD and SAL:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Carrasco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight is 353 €. A return fare is currently 637 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from MVD to SAL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Carrasco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MVD to SAL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Carrasco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Carrasco International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 88.91% of flights that depart MVD reach their destination without delay.
Carrasco International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Montevideo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Carrasco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MVD:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Reserve a hotel near SAL if you're catching a late Carrasco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and see more of San Salvador and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from El Salvador International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central San Salvador. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The quietest month for a flight from Carrasco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to San Salvador based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Carrasco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MVD to SAL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of El Salvador just waiting to be explored. Around 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a visit to Soyapango will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
Santa Ana is another must-experience destination in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No journey is complete without visiting Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.