Cheap flights from San Salvador (ZSA)

Out Island airport on Columbus's first-landfall island

San Salvador International is a small Out Island airport in the Bahamas, located on San Salvador island, traditionally identified as Columbus's first New World landfall. The airport sits on the island's west coast near Cockburn Town. Bahamasair handles the main link to Nassau, with Pineapple Air and small operators covering inter-island routes and seasonal charter traffic from the US.

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Airlines flying from San Salvador (ZSA)

Major carriers: Bahamasair, Pineapple Air.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Salvador, Bahamas?
Late August through early November is the cheapest window out of ZSA, falling in hurricane season and the lull before Christmas. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap helps with small-airport routes where fares can swing widely between weeks because of limited capacity.
Which airlines fly from ZSA?
Bahamasair runs the main scheduled link to Nassau, with onward connections across the Bahamas. Pineapple Air and other small inter-island operators handle additional Out Island routes. Seasonal charter flights from US airports have served the Club Med Columbus Isle resort during peak winter.
What is the IATA code for San Salvador, Bahamas?
The IATA code is ZSA — not to be confused with SAL, which is San Salvador in El Salvador. ZSA is the Cockburn Town airport on San Salvador island in the southeastern Bahamas. Always check the country before booking; Flightmussy displays full airport names alongside codes to avoid mix-ups.
How do I get to San Salvador island?
The main route is a Bahamasair flight from Nassau (NAS), typically with a few weekly frequencies. Direct US service has been limited to seasonal Club Med charters. Flightmussy's free search shows every available route into ZSA, including connections via Nassau, with no signup required.

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