{ "response": { "Key": "JFK-SAL", "orig": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SAL", "type": "airport", "city": "San Salvador", "fullCity": "San Salvador, El Salvador", "airport": "Arnulfo Romero Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to San Salvador?", "answer": "The flight from New York JFK to San Salvador is about 2,090 miles and typically takes 5 hours in the air. The return leg is slightly shorter at 4 hours 45 minutes, a difference of 15 minutes due to prevailing winds. Nonstop service is operated by Avianca with multiple daily departures.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to San Salvador?", "answer": "Avianca flies non‑stop from New York JFK to San Salvador daily, with roughly 71 flights a week and departures spread across the early morning, mid‑morning, and afternoon. The flight takes about 5 hours, and Avianca is the only airline offering direct service on this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Salvador?", "answer": "From San Salvador International Airport (SAL), the most common way to reach the city center is by taxi or ride-share, which take roughly 30 minutes via the four-lane Comalapa highway. Authorized airport taxis are readily available and offer fixed rates; ride-share services like Uber also operate but may be slightly less prevalent. There is no direct rail link, but public buses run along the highway for a more budget-friendly option, though they can be crowded and slower. Car rentals are available at the airport from international and local agencies, giving flexibility for exploring beyond the capital. For most visitors, a taxi or ride-share is the fastest and most-used choice.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_El_Salvador", "title": "Transport in El Salvador", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-04T14:26:34Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20Salvador%20International%20Airport", "title": "El Salvador International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-20T17:39:36Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Niemeyer_International_Cultural_Centre", "title": "Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre", "time_published": "2026-05-04T03:41:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAL_(disambiguation)", "title": "Sal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-18T11:49:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mart%C3%ADn_Miguel_de_G%C3%BCemes_International_Airport", "title": "Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-27T19:34:16Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to San Salvador?", "answer": "No overnight red-eye flights operate on the JFK to San Salvador route — neither a nonstop red-eye nor a connecting itinerary whose long leg is an overnight red-eye.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to San Salvador?", "answer": "Avianca flies nonstop from New York JFK to San Salvador, with 71 weekly flights available daily and a median fare around $668.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York City and San Salvador?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Panama City, San José and San Pedro Sula, which keep total travel time competitive. Miami offers broad connections and efficient transfers. Panama City’s Tocumen Airport is a hub with visa‑free transit for many nationalities. San José and San Pedro Sula provide shorter final legs." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Salvador?", "answer": "November to February offers dry, warm days and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to San Salvador?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a visa if required based on nationality, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage and any necessary vaccination or insurance documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San Salvador?", "answer": "San Salvador has one main international airport, El Salvador International Airport (SAL), located about 50 km southeast of downtown. It serves all international flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest and most popular option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Jamaica Station, then the AirTrain JFK to your terminal. For a direct door-to-terminal ride, yellow taxis offer a flat fare to JFK, while ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft provide variable pricing and pick up at designated areas. Public buses and the subway (E train to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Ave/JFK Airport, then AirTrain) are the most budget-friendly but take longer. Driving and parking at the airport is also possible, with short- and long-term lots connected by AirTrain, though traffic can be heavy.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "http://jfkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - JFK Airport", "favicon": "http://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/transportation/ride-share-services", "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97218&diff=1343981798&oldid=1343041901&title=John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-03-17T15:31:18Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/", "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |", "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Salvador airport?", "answer": "San Salvador Airport (SAL) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. Overnight sleepers are restricted to the Main Hall, where seating is limited and no dedicated rest zones exist. Nearby hotels offer free shuttle service for more comfortable overnight stays.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-salvador-airport-guide.htm", "title": "San Salvador Airport Guide (SAL) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:09Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/el-salvador/san-salvador/activities/shared_departure_transfer_san_salvador_to_el_salvador_international_airport-XDBQHR?property=SALFI", "title": "Shared Departure Transfer | San Salvador to El Salvador International Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/el-salvador/la-libertad/activities/departure_transfer_surfcity_el_tunco_and_la_libertad_beaches-XVA7TO?property=SALSI", "title": "Departure Transfer - SURFCITY: El Tunco and La Libertad Beaches", "time_published": "2026-04-26T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/san-salvador-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "San Salvador Airport Reviews (SAL) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-01-09T15:17:19Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20Salvador%20International%20Airport", "title": "El Salvador International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-20T17:39:36Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/el-salvador/san-salvador/activities/private_arrival_transfer_el_salvador_international_airport_to_decameron_hotel-XU23XW?property=SALCY", "title": "Private Arrival Transfer - El Salvador International Airport to Decameron Hotel", "time_published": "2026-04-26T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Arnulfo Romero Airport?", "answer": "Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport does not publicly list dedicated currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, or free Wi‑Fi in its available terminal information. While some services may exist inside the terminal, specific locations cannot be confirmed.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20Salvador%20International%20Airport", "title": "El Salvador International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-20T17:39:36Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador%20Bahia%20Airport", "title": "Salvador Bahia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-21T13:25:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mart%C3%ADn_Miguel_de_G%C3%BCemes_International_Airport", "title": "Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-27T19:34:16Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%ADlcar%20Cabral%20International%20Airport", "title": "Amílcar Cabral International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T23:43:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Luis%20Talpa", "title": "San Luis Talpa", "time_published": "2025-12-21T03:51:22Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to San Salvador?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to San Salvador (SAL) are typically operated with Airbus A320-family aircraft and the Boeing 737 MAX 9. Avianca flies the Airbus A320-100 and A320-200 Neo, while United uses the 737 MAX 9. On connecting itineraries the long leg is often a 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, or 737-800 via Houston or Miami, or an A320-200 Neo via other Avianca hubs; the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern narrowbody jets, though specific offerings depend on the carrier and aircraft configuration.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to San Salvador?", "answer": "Star Alliance serves the JFK–San Salvador route through its member Avianca, which operates daily nonstop flights. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries but no other carriers fly this route nonstop.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "JFK Terminal 4 has the Delta Sky Club (two locations, Concourses A and B) for eligible Delta premium and elite passengers, plus the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and the Centurion Lounge for eligible Amex Platinum/Centurion cardholders. Terminal 1 houses the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, Air France Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge, Primeclass Lounge, and VIP ONE Lounge, most of which admit eligible business/first class and elite flyers, with some also accepting Priority Pass members. The Air France Lounge stands out for its complimentary Clarins spa treatments and showers, while the Chase Sapphire Lounge offers a stylish bar and dining area. The Centurion Lounge is known for its craft cocktails and locally inspired food menu, accessible to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Many lounges also offer day passes or paid access through programs like Priority Pass.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-06T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/new-york-ny-jfk-international/terminal-1", "title": "New York NY JFK International JFK Terminal 1 - Lounges and info. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-jfk-airport-map", "title": "John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2025-05-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en/lounges/usa/new-york-ny-jfk-international", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK Lounges - JFK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to San Salvador?", "answer": "On JFK–San Salvador flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic Economy often excludes checked luggage, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a personal item. Carry‑on allowance varies, so verify with your airline." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to San Salvador?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to San Salvador generally offer Economy and sometimes flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy being uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy and restricted fares rarely permit them." } } } }