The budget airline Volaris has expanded its services between Central America and the United States by launching a direct flight connecting Miami with San Salvador. Starting in November, the airline operates four flights a week between these two cities, enhancing the availability of affordable air travel from South Florida to the Salvadoran capital.
As a significant hub for connections to Latin America, the Miami International Airport highlights the importance of this new route in meeting the increasing demand from Salvadoran and Central American travelers heading to the United States. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava mentioned that annually, an average of 250,000 passengers travel between El Salvador and Miami-Dade, a figure expected to rise with Volaris' expansion in the market.
Expanding Horizons with New Routes
This new Volaris connection utilizes an Airbus A320, capable of carrying 174 passengers. It complements the airline's existing routes from San Salvador to New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Oakland, and Houston. Volaris initially began flights to Miami in December 2022 with a route via San Pedro Sula and is now reinforcing its commitment to providing low-cost alternatives for those traveling to reunite with family or explore tourism and business opportunities in the U.S.
Ronny Rodríguez, Volaris' Director of Sustainability and Corporate Development, emphasized that this expansion is driven by the airline's dedication to meeting the growing demand for travel from Central America to the United States. Besides the new Miami route, Volaris connects San Salvador with destinations in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, facilitating the travel of over 1.2 million passengers in the past three years.
Strengthening Presence in Miami
With this new route, Volaris strengthens its footprint in Miami, a critical destination for travelers seeking economical and convenient flight options between Latin America and the United States. This development reflects Volaris' ongoing efforts to cater to the travel needs of Central Americans, offering them more choices and flexibility.