Delta Flight 1978 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number DL1978 take?
Flight number DL1978 takes roughly 3 hours and 46 minutes to fly straight from San Salvador Airport (SAL-El Salvador Intl.) to ATL. We all know there’s magic in the destination, but half the fun is in the journey!
How often is DL1978 on time?
About 93% of DL1978 flights depart on time — so if you’ll be up in the air from San Salvador Airport (SAL-El Salvador Intl.) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL), you can relax in confidence knowing that you’ll land at your destination as quickly as possible. In the rare instance that this Delta trip experiences a delay, the average wait is roughly 30 minutes. Because of the air carrier’s high standard, this route has a 3.6-star rating.
What kind of plane is on flight number DL1978?
Get ready to jump on board a Boeing 737-900 if your flight number is DL1978. Nearly all services from El Salvador Intl. Airport Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to ATL operate using this model of aircraft.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
For more info about changing your DL1978 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.