El Salvador to Mexico Β· 544 miles (876 km)

San Salvador (SAL) to Cancun (CUN) flights

One airline flies nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Cancun (CUN): AVIANCA. The two airports are 544 miles (876 km) apart. AVIANCA is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guatemala City and San Jose.

Airlines flying nonstop from SAL to CUN

Book SAL to CUN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SAL to CUN with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA the whole way
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    5U
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  • Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA, then Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris
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    Q6
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SAL to CUN: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAL to CUN?

AVIANCA (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Cancun (CUN).

How far is San Salvador from Cancun by plane?

San Salvador (SAL) and Cancun (CUN) are 544 miles (876 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SAL to CUN award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SAL to CUN cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAL to CUN with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between San Salvador and Cancun?

The most direct connections are through Guatemala City (GUA) and San Jose (SJO). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through Guatemala City.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.