Houston (IAH) to San Salvador (SAL) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to San Salvador (SAL) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to San Salvador (SAL): AVIANCA, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Volaris El Salvador. The two airports are 1,211 miles (1,949 km) apart. AVIANCA and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guatemala City, San Pedro Sula and Comayagua and more.
How many miles IAH 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 AVIANCA | 10,000 | $71.61–76.11 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $54 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| United MileagePlusOn AVIANCA | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA | 20,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA | 25,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA | 55,000 | $50.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA | 90,000 | $5.60–95.60 |
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 IAH to SAL
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- N3Volaris El SalvadorNot in an alliance
Book IAH to SAL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA, United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
IAH to SAL with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then AVIANCA, Iberia and 1 more
5U - Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then AVIANCA
- Via Comayagua (XPL)United Airlines, then AVIANCA
- Via Cancun (CUN)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then AVIANCA
- Via Roatan (RTB)United Airlines, then TAGAirlines5U
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
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N3 - Via Managua (MGA)United Airlines, then AVIANCA
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via San Jose (SJO)United Airlines, then AVIANCA
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
IAH to SAL: common questions
How many miles does IAH to SAL cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), Emirates Skywards (18,000) and United MileagePlus (20,000). 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 IAH to SAL?
AVIANCA (Star Alliance), Frontier Airlines, United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Volaris El Salvador fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to San Salvador (SAL).
How far is Houston from San Salvador by plane?
Houston (IAH) and San Salvador (SAL) are 1,211 miles (1,949 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH 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, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 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 Houston and San Salvador?
The most direct connections are through Guatemala City (GUA), San Pedro Sula (SAP), Comayagua (XPL), Cancun (CUN) and Roatan (RTB). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aeromexico through Mexico 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.