Volaris announces new nonstop flights between OAK and San Salvador

Oakland, Calif. – December 1, 2022: Today, Volaris El Salvador, a subsidiary of Mexico’s Volaris Airlines, announced the addition of new nonstop flights, four times weekly, between Oakland and San Salvador, El Salvador. The flights will be aboard new, fuel-efficient Airbus A320-Neo aircraft seating 186 passengers. Seats are on sale now for travel beginning on March 26, 2023.

Northbound - Depart SAL 3:50 PM, Arrive OAK 9:10 PM

Southbound - Depart OAK 10:30 PM, Arrive SAL 5:03 AM

Flights operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

“The new flight will fortify the important family connections, deep roots and many business ties that exist between the San Francisco Bay Area and El Salvador,” said Bryant L. Francis, Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland, operator of Oakland International Airport. “We know that most Salvadorans in our region live and do business closer to OAK and in this time when simplicity and convenience are priorities for all travelers, the new flight perfectly aligns demand with traveler preference to use their 'home airport' whenever possible,” he added.

It is projected that the addition of these four flights per week to San Salvador will result in an overall annual economic impact of over US$ 43 million including visitor and passenger spending, airline spending, and facility charges.

"The new flights between San Salvador and Oakland International Airport create a unique opportunity for Salvadorans and others in their region to visit Oakland and discover its many attractions, hotels, vibrant culture and award-winning culinary scene." said Peter Gamez, President & CEO of Visit Oakland, the destination marketing organization for Oakland, California. "Visitors will appreciate what more and more people are learning; that Oakland offers something for everyone to enjoy and that The Town is a great place to start and end a San Francisco Bay Area itinerary."

Tickets are available now at volaris.com.