San Salvador (SAL) to Mexico City (MEX) flights
An economy award from San Salvador (SAL) to Mexico City (MEX) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $45. 3 airlines fly nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Mexico City (MEX): Aeromexico, AVIANCA and Volaris El Salvador. The two airports are 782 miles (1,258 km) apart. Aeromexico is in SkyTeam and AVIANCA is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guatemala City, San Pedro Sula and Comayagua and more.
How many miles SAL to MEX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Aeromexico | 7,000 | $45–452 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA | 10,000 | $43–140 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Aeromexico | 10,000 | $35–192 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA | 14,000 | $40–137 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $15–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA | 20,500 | $15–112 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Aeromexico | 22,500 | $65.40–218.40 |
| Aeromexico RewardsOn Aeromexico | 30,000–39,000 | $71–274 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA | 30,000 | $15–112 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA | 30,000 | $15–112 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA | 55,000 | $59.80–156.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA | 90,000 | $15–202 |
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 SAL to MEX
- AeromexicoSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- N3Volaris El SalvadorNot in an alliance
Book SAL to MEX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Aeromexico
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Aeromexico
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Aeromexico
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Aeromexico
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Aeromexico
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Aeromexico
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA
- TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA
- United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Aeromexico
SAL to MEX with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA and TAGAirlines, then Aeromexico, Volaris Costa Rica and 1 more5UQ6
- Via San Pedro Sula (SAP)AVIANCA, then Aeromexico
- Via Comayagua (XPL)AVIANCA, then Aeromexico
- Via Managua (MGA)AVIANCA, then Aeromexico
- Via Cancun (CUN)AVIANCA, then Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and 1 more
- Via San Jose (SJO)AVIANCA the whole wayQ6
SAL to MEX: common questions
How many miles does SAL to MEX cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Aeromexico, plus taxes and fees from $45. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Delta SkyMiles (10,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (14,000). 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 SAL to MEX?
Aeromexico (SkyTeam), AVIANCA (Star Alliance) and Volaris El Salvador fly nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to Mexico City (MEX).
How far is San Salvador from Mexico City by plane?
San Salvador (SAL) and Mexico City (MEX) are 782 miles (1,258 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 MEX award flights?
20 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 12 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Salvador and Mexico City?
The most direct connections are through Guatemala City (GUA), San Pedro Sula (SAP), Comayagua (XPL), Managua (MGA) and Cancun (CUN). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Jose.
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.