San Salvador to Houston SAL → HOU, IAH
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest return found recently is $466 with American Airlines, 12 Nov – 16 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $373 with Frontier Airlines, 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $479 to $493.
Cheapest return found recently
$466
12 Nov – 16 Nov · American Airlines
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Leaves 1:08 p.m. · Return leaves 6:27 p.m. · 39 h 38 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$494
24 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 4:22 p.m. · Return leaves 9:55 p.m. · 6 h 19 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$466 12 Nov – 16 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $348 to $522.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 12 Nov to 24 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov – 16 Nov | $466 | American Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $491 | Frontier Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $494 | Frontier Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $466.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $225 to $337.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$373
7 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 5:00 p.m. · 3 h 19 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$373
7 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 5:00 p.m. · 3 h 19 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$373 7 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$209 27 Octfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $209 to $240.
At $373, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 26 Oct to 7 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | $316 | United Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Oct | $209 | Volaris El Salvador | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Oct | $358 | avianca airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Nov | $263 | United Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Dec | $216 | Frontier Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $234 | Frontier Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $373 | Frontier Airlines | El Salvador International Airport (SAL) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $209.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, avianca airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Salvador to Houston
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 12 Nov – 16 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Salvador to Houston?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $477 | $348 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $582 | $348 | +22% | 16 |
| 60–89 days | $548 | $491 | +15% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $256 | $209 | +16% | 16 |
| 30–59 days | $234 | $214 | +6% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $221 | $216 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 12 Nov – 16 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work