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Cheap flights from San Salvador to San José from C$ 170
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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday
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 18 August 2025.
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to San JoséExplore 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 18 August 2025.
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 18 August 2025.
Wed 17/912:20 p.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Tue 23/96:10 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 18/8C$ 269
Mon 1/125:35 p.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sun 14/123:05 p.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Deal found 17/8C$ 271
Fri 12/125:00 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
Sun 14/1210:08 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop10h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 286
Thu 6/1112:15 p.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Thu 20/116:00 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 18/8C$ 287
Sat 15/1110:10 a.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Mon 17/115:00 a.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Deal found 18/8C$ 297
Mon 22/125:00 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/12:54 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop8h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 304
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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 18 August 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 17/9
12:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nonstop1h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 23/9
6:10 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
1 stop4h 40m
C$ 269
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Mon 1/12
5:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 14/12
3:05 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Nonstop1h 25m
C$ 271
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Mon 26/1
7:30 a.m.-5:01 p.m.
1 stop9h 31m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 29/1
4:09 a.m.-12:41 p.m.
1 stop8h 32m
C$ 286
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 12/12
5:00 a.m.-9:59 a.m.
1 stop4h 59m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 14/12
10:08 a.m.-8:35 p.m.
1 stop10h 27m
C$ 286
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 6/11
12:15 p.m.-1:40 p.m.
Nonstop1h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 20/11
6:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
1 stop4h 50m
C$ 287
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sat 15/11
5:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 17/11
5:00 a.m.-6:25 a.m.
Nonstop1h 25m
C$ 297
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 2/12
5:00 a.m.-9:59 a.m.
1 stop4h 59m
C$ 170
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 10/12
5:00 a.m.-4:53 p.m.
1 stop11h 53m
C$ 170
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sun 14/9
5:04 a.m.-9:58 a.m.
1 stop4h 54m
C$ 170
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 4/11
8:33 a.m.-4:40 p.m.
1 stop8h 07m
C$ 170
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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, San José Province?
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 8 August 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province is 88 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, San José Province?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from San Salvador to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 18 August 2025.
When flying from San Salvador to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from San Salvador to San José, San José Province
Explore weekly flight availability from San Salvador to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
The most flights from SAL to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
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 18 August 2025.
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.
Boarding
7.0
Comfort
6.3
Entertainment
5.5
Overall
6.7
Food
5.1
Crew
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Aug 2025
BOG - LPB
Boarding
7.0
Comfort
6.3
Entertainment
5.5
Overall
6.7
Food
5.1
Crew
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Aug 2025
BOG - LPB
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