Private jet and helicopter charter in San Salvador

Helicopter rental rates in San Salvador start at approximately USD 1,200 per flight hour for a popular Bell JetRanger, while a twin-engine Bell 222 costs around USD 2,300 per hour. As a result, a helicopter transfer between San Salvador and La Unión Bay on the country's eastern coast typically costs about USD 3,600. Meanwhile, a quick 20-minute flight between San Salvador and Surf City can be arranged for less than USD 1,500

Flights between San Salvador and El Tamarindo, the closest airstrip to La Unión Bay, start at approximately USD 2,190 aboard economical piston aircraft such as the Piper Dakota. For larger groups, the same route can be operated by a twin-engine Cessna 421 for around USD 2,850, accommodating up to five passengers in greater comfort. International private flights to Guatemala City typically start at approximately USD 3,000, depending on aircraft type and availability.

For international helicopter flights to neighboring Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras, passengers can depart from the country's two designated international heliports: Helipuerto Salamanca and Helipuerto 503.

For domestic flights, additional departure points include the centrally located Millennium Tower helipad in San Salvador, as well as the helipads at El Encanto Country Club and Club Salvadoreño Corinto, both featuring 18-hole championship golf courses.

Other private helipads frequently used for charter operations include Edificio Avianca Santa Elena (TACA), Banco Cuscatlán Pirámide, D'Casa Santa Tecla, and Banco Agrícola on Boulevard Constitución. Availability of private helipads is subject to prior authorization from the property owner.

Our four most popular private jet routes to and from San Salvador are:

San Salvador – Cancún: from approximately USD 20,000 on a light jet, rising to USD 30,000+ on a midsize jet.

San Salvador – Panama City: from around USD 18,000 on a light jet or USD 29,400+ on a midsize aircraft.

San Salvador – Miami: typically USD 20,000–27,000 on popular light and super-light jets.

San Salvador – Bogotá: from approximately USD 28,000 on a Hawker 400XP, USD 50,000 on a Hawker 900XP, and USD 57,000 on a Gulfstream G280.

Prices vary based on aircraft availability, seasonality, airport fees, and the need for aircraft repositioning. Empty-leg opportunities may reduce costs significantly on selected dates.