San Salvador to Mexico City flights
Mexico City lies 1,236 km (768 mi) north-west of San Salvador, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| San Salvador | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Mexico |
| Population | 525,990 | 12.3 million |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | SAL, 31 km out | MEX, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mexico City
Crossing from El Salvador into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Salvador
San Salvador is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ilopango International Airport (ILS, 7 km).
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 37 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 47 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 37 km (23 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 85 km (53 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Mexico City
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 842 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (461), and 95 are five-star. Across 704 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 456,663 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mexico City from San Salvador?
1,236 km (768 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Salvador.
How long does it take to get from San Salvador to Mexico City by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Salvador and Mexico City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Salvador to Mexico City flights?
Typically El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Mexico City also has NLU, TLC, PBC.
What currency do I need in Mexico City?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Mexico City?
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.