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Cheap flights from San Salvador to San José from C$ 169

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 267

One-way from

C$ 169

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 275

Good one-way deal

C$ 558 or less
Volaris Costa Rica
  • Volaris Costa Rica
  • 10/3-31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 39m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (C$ 4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Tue 10/37:05 p.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 31/35:00 p.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/1C$ 264
Tue 10/310:20 p.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/35:00 p.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1C$ 301
Fri 13/25:02 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop14h 00mCopa Airlines
Mon 16/26:08 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1C$ 314
Mon 12/1010:10 a.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 26/104:30 p.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Deal found 7/1C$ 328
Tue 17/35:02 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop8h 51mCopa Airlines
Thu 19/310:08 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop13h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1C$ 329
Tue 20/15:03 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop13h 59mCopa Airlines
Sun 25/111:01 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop12h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1C$ 333
Sat 10/17:30 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop14h 36mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/16:15 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop14h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1C$ 336
Fri 9/15:03 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop8h 50mCopa Airlines
Sun 25/12:20 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop9h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1C$ 344
Fri 30/18:36 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop5h 17mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/28:11 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop12h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/1C$ 346
Sat 7/35:02 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Fri 13/310:08 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop10h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1C$ 348
Fri 9/18:36 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop5h 17mCopa Airlines
Fri 23/16:08 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/1C$ 351

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/2

7:30 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop6h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

10:08 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop13h 29m

C$ 314

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 29/1

7:30 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

1 stop11h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

10:08 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop13h 29m

C$ 314

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 21/2

5:02 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/2

10:08 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop10h 31m

C$ 314

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 22/1

5:03 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/1

10:08 a.m.-11:36 p.m.

1 stop13h 28m

C$ 314

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 20/2

5:02 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

11:01 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop12h 36m

C$ 314

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 28/2

5:02 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

11:01 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop12h 36m

C$ 314

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 27/2

5:02 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/3

8:11 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop12h 28m

C$ 314

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/2

8:35 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/2

10:08 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop13h 29m

C$ 314

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 18/2

1:45 p.m.-6:56 p.m.

1 stop5h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

5:51 p.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop5h 46m

C$ 314

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 18/1

10:25 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 169

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Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Salvador to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Salvador to San José. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José is 89 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of C$ 123). Flying from San Salvador to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 221). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

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?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
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.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,494 reviews
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Crew

7.2

Overall

6.6

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.4

Comfort

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kevin,Dec 2025

SAL - SJO

Horrible experience and I will never use the airline again I also will make sure I post a video to my 400k followers about this experience
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,494 reviews
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,494 reviews
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Crew

7.2

Overall

6.6

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.4

Comfort

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kevin,Dec 2025

SAL - SJO

Horrible experience and I will never use the airline again I also will make sure I post a video to my 400k followers about this experience

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 4 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 1h 25m.

  • 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$ 314, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from San Salvador in 6h 23m. 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.

  • 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: Air Canada (100%), Volaris Costa Rica (96%), Iberia( 94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 116. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for C$ 319 on average, our data indicates C$ 558 when flying from San Salvador to San José.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of C$ 123). Flying from San Salvador to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 221). 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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Top airline flying from San Salvador to San José

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AviancaCheapestC$ 282AverageC$ 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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