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

Cancun (CUN) to San Salvador (SAL) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Cancun (CUN) to San Salvador (SAL) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $63. One airline flies nonstop from Cancun (CUN) to San Salvador (SAL): 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.

How many miles CUN to SAL costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA10,000$63–108
Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA14,000$60–105
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA17,500$35–80
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA20,500$35–80
ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA30,000$35–80
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA30,000$35–80
TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA55,000$79.80–124.80
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA90,000$35–170

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CUN to SAL

Book CUN to SAL with points

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

CUN to SAL 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
  • Via San Jose (SJO)Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris, then AVIANCA
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CUN to SAL: common questions

How many miles does CUN to SAL cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $63. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (14,000), Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from CUN to SAL?

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

How far is Cancun from San Salvador by plane?

Cancun (CUN) and San Salvador (SAL) 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 CUN to SAL 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.

Where can I connect between Cancun and San Salvador?

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.