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Cheap flights from San Salvador to San José from C$ 234

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 August 2026.

Fri 21/84:54 a.m. -
1 stop6h 04m
Mon 31/85:55 p.m. -
1 stop18h 44m
Deal found 7/8C$ 441
Fri 11/91:59 p.m. -
1 stop19h 05m
Mon 14/95:55 p.m. -
1 stop18h 44m
Deal found 6/8C$ 450
Fri 13/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop6h 21m
Sun 15/118:44 a.m. -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 6/8C$ 458
Tue 11/88:30 a.m. -
1 stop22h 40m
Mon 17/812:05 p.m. -
1 stop11h 29m
Deal found 3/8C$ 465
Tue 22/127:30 a.m. -
1 stop4h 49m
Tue 22/122:53 p.m. -
1 stop5h 44m
Deal found 5/8C$ 474
Sat 24/101:59 p.m. -
1 stop17h 05m
Sat 31/108:30 a.m. -
1 stop12h 04m
Deal found 6/8C$ 483
Sun 13/127:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 35m
Fri 18/128:27 a.m. -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 3/8C$ 490
Fri 7/85:35 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Fri 2/103:10 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 4/8C$ 502
Sat 19/97:30 a.m. -
1 stop6h 22m
Mon 28/94:08 a.m. -
1 stop16h 23m
Deal found 7/8C$ 503
Wed 23/121:42 p.m. -
1 stop17h 23m
Sun 3/18:08 a.m. -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 7/8C$ 507
Sun 13/127:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 35m
Sat 19/125:53 p.m. -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 6/8C$ 511

Find 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 7 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 441

One-way from

C$ 234

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 366
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 6/10-11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 6/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 00m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 7 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/10

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

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

10:03 a.m.-8:32 p.m.

1 stop10h 29m

C$ 441

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 19/8

4:54 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop8h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/9

10:03 a.m.-11:34 p.m.

1 stop13h 31m

C$ 441

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 21/9

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

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

12:05 p.m.-8:31 p.m.

1 stop8h 26m

C$ 441

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 22/10

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

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/10

10:03 a.m.-8:29 p.m.

1 stop10h 26m

C$ 441

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 21/8

4:54 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop8h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

12:05 p.m.-8:31 p.m.

1 stop8h 26m

C$ 441

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 19/10

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

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/10

10:03 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop13h 32m

C$ 441

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 13/10

4:54 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop8h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

4:08 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 32m

C$ 441

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/10

4:54 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop8h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/10

12:05 p.m.-8:32 p.m.

1 stop8h 27m

C$ 441
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 21/8

4:54 a.m.-10:58 a.m.

1 stop6h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/8

12:05 p.m.-8:31 p.m.

1 stop8h 26m

C$ 441
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/10

1:59 p.m.-6:59 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

C$ 234

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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$ 235). Flying from San Salvador to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 469). 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 7 August 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Salvador to San José flights typically cost between C$ 296 and C$ 457 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 441 on Copa Airlines (21 Aug-31 Aug).

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 7 August 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
6.5
Okay
2,524 reviews
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Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.1

Entertainment

5.3

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BOG - SJO

On time, that was the most important because it was too late and we were very tired
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,524 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,524 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.1

Entertainment

5.3

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BOG - SJO

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

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 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 1h 15m.

  • 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$ 441, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from San Salvador in 17h 11m. 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$ 286 on this airline. Avianca is 11% 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 (95%), Avianca Costa Rica (92%), Air Canada( 90%).

  • 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$ 235). Flying from San Salvador to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 469). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapestC$ 286AverageC$ 304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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