New York (EWR) to San Salvador (SAL) flights

An economy award from New York (EWR) to San Salvador (SAL) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to San Salvador (SAL): United Airlines and Volaris El Salvador. The two airports are 2,086 miles (3,357 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Pedro Sula, Orlando and Cancun and more.
How many miles EWR 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $71.61–80.61 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 22,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $50.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 90,000 | $5.60 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from EWR to SAL
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

- N3Volaris El SalvadorNot in an alliance
Book EWR to SAL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
EWR to SAL with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)United Airlines, then AVIANCA


- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via Cancun (CUN)United Airlines, then AVIANCA


- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way


N3+1 - Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via Guatemala City (GUA)United Airlines, then AVIANCA, Iberia and 1 more


5U - Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then AVIANCA



- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada and United Airlines, then AVIANCA



- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way


N3+1 - Via San Jose (SJO)United Airlines, then AVIANCA


- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more, then Air Transat and AVIANCA





- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way






- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way



N3 - Via Panama City (PTY)United Airlines, then AVIANCA and Copa Airlines



EWR to SAL: common questions
How many miles does EWR to SAL cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500) and Emirates Skywards (22,000). 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 EWR to SAL?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Volaris El Salvador fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to San Salvador (SAL).
How far is New York from San Salvador by plane?
New York (EWR) and San Salvador (SAL) are 2,086 miles (3,357 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book EWR to SAL award flights?
13 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, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and San Salvador?
The most direct connections are through San Pedro Sula (SAP), Orlando (MCO), Cancun (CUN), Dulles (IAD) and Miami (MIA). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Orlando.
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.






