What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Salvador to San José flights?

Over the past year, Avianca has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from San Salvador to San José delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between San Salvador and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Salvador to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this San Salvador to San José flight route?

This flight path from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Salvador to San José?

For as low as C$ 482, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from San Salvador in 8h 58m. The distance between San Salvador and San José is about 652 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Salvador to San José round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San Salvador to San José is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 282 on this airline. Avianca is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from San Salvador to San José

The most flights from SAL to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Salvador to San José?

Before booking your flight to San José from San Salvador, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (88%), Avianca Costa Rica (87%), Air Canada( 87%).

What airports do I use to fly from San Salvador to San José?

You will need to book a flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl if you want to fly from San Salvador to San José. At least 1 airline has flights from El Salvador Intl (SAL) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to San José from the San Salvador airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAL to SJO to be around 6h 23m.

Can I find deals for flights from San Salvador to San José that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Salvador to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to San José?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Salvador to San José.

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Round-trip from	C$ 482
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Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 322

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17h 40m total
San Salvador to San José

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Thu 31/12

1:42 p.m.-7:02 a.m.

1 stop17h 20m

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Mon 28/12

7:30 a.m.-7:05 a.m.

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Thu 24/9

1:59 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

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Thu 10/12

7:30 a.m.-12:19 p.m.

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

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C$ 247

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C$ 247

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C$ 247

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C$ 247

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Fri 18/9

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1 stop11h 37m

C$ 482

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to San José?

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to San José?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of C$ 236). Flying from San Salvador to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAL to SJO?

When flying from San Salvador to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Salvador to San José?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

San Salvador to San José flights typically cost between C$ 276 and C$ 435 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 482 on Copa Airlines (18 Sep-20 Sep).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with Avianca from San Salvador to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BOG - SJO

On time, that was the most important because it was too late and we were very tired

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Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

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Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from San Salvador to San José?
You will need to book a flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl if you want to fly from San Salvador to San José. At least 1 airline has flights from El Salvador Intl (SAL) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to San José from the San Salvador airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAL to SJO to be around 6h 23m.
How popular is this San Salvador to San José flight route?
This flight path from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Salvador to San José?
For as low as C$ 482, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from San Salvador in 8h 58m. The distance between San Salvador and San José is about 652 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Salvador to San José round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Salvador to San José is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 282 on this airline. Avianca is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Salvador to San José?
Before booking your flight to San José from San Salvador, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (88%), Avianca Costa Rica (87%), Air Canada( 87%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Salvador to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Salvador to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Salvador to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Salvador to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to San José?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of C$ 236). Flying from San Salvador to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to San José?

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to San José?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAL to SJO?

When flying from San Salvador to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Salvador to San José?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

San Salvador to San José flights typically cost between C$ 276 and C$ 435 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 482 on Copa Airlines (18 Sep-20 Sep).

Weekly flight availability from San Salvador to San José

The most flights from SAL to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from San Salvador to San José delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between San Salvador and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Salvador to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Salvador to San José flights?

Over the past year, Avianca has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with Avianca from San Salvador to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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San Salvador to San José flights typically cost between C$ 276 and C$ 435 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 482 on Copa Airlines (18 Sep-20 Sep).