Cheap flights from San Salvador to San José from C$ 468
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
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 4 November 2026.
Mon 7/127:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sat 12/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 4/11C$ 537
Thu 12/117:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 15/117:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 2/11C$ 538
Sat 21/1110:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 30/115:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 3/11C$ 550
Thu 12/111:59 p.m. -
1 stop18h 20m
Mon 16/113:59 a.m. -
1 stop19h 36m
Deal found 3/11C$ 568
Best flights from San Salvador to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Salvador to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 November 2026.
Mon 7/125:40 p.m. -
1 stop5h 35m
Sat 12/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 2/11C$ 541
Wed 25/111:59 p.m. -
1 stop18h 20m
Mon 30/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop5h 43m
Deal found 2/11C$ 568
Thu 26/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop4h 49m
Mon 30/1110:03 a.m. -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 2/11C$ 568
Mon 22/31:34 a.m. -
1 stop8h 26m
Mon 29/34:04 a.m. -
1 stop19h 32m
Deal found 31/10C$ 568
Fri 27/111:59 p.m. -
1 stop18h 20m
Mon 30/1110:03 a.m. -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 31/10C$ 568
Tue 24/114:56 a.m. -
1 stop6h 03m
Thu 10/122:12 p.m. -
1 stop9h 26m
Deal found 2/11C$ 568
Sun 15/114:56 a.m. -
1 stop8h 55m
Mon 30/1110:03 a.m. -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 1/11C$ 568
Mon 11/17:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 32m
Mon 8/29:57 a.m. -
1 stop10h 42m
Deal found 3/11C$ 568
Tue 17/111:59 p.m. -
1 stop18h 20m
Sun 22/1110:03 a.m. -
1 stop13h 32m
Deal found 3/11C$ 568
Direct flights from San Salvador to San José
Explore direct flight options from San Salvador to San José based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 November 2026.
Mon 7/127:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sat 12/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 4/11C$ 537
Sat 21/1110:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 30/115:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 3/11C$ 550
Sat 9/17:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 13/17:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 2/11C$ 555
Last-minute flights from San Salvador to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Salvador to San José. Data last updated 4 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 8/114:56 a.m. -
1 stop6h 03m
Wed 11/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 3/11C$ 599
Tue 10/111:59 p.m. -
1 stop21h 00m
Thu 12/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 4/11C$ 694
Thu 12/117:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 15/117:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 2/11C$ 538
Thu 12/111:59 p.m. -
1 stop18h 20m
Mon 16/113:59 a.m. -
1 stop19h 36m
Deal found 4/11C$ 568
Thu 12/111:59 p.m. -
1 stop17h 03m
Sun 15/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 3/11C$ 607
Thu 12/114:56 a.m. -
1 stop6h 03m
Mon 16/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 4/11C$ 631
Thu 12/114:56 a.m. -
1 stop6h 03m
Sun 15/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 4/11C$ 646
Thu 12/117:35 a.m. -
2 stops13h 04m
Sat 14/118:45 a.m. -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 4/11C$ 4,021
Fri 13/117:35 a.m. -
2 stops27h 50m
Sun 15/1112:35 p.m. -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 3/11C$ 3,207
Sat 14/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 32m
Mon 16/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 3/11C$ 583
Sat 14/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 32m
Sun 15/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 3/11C$ 622
One-way flights from San Salvador to San José
Search for one-way flight options from San Salvador to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 November 2026.
Thu 19/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop4h 49m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/11C$ 468
Tue 15/1211:05 p.m. -
2 stops25h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/10C$ 620
Fri 18/1210:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/10C$ 695
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 4 November 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 4 November 2026.
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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
Thu 19/11
7:30 a.m.-12:19 p.m.
1 stop4h 49m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 468
San SalvadorSan José
SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Mon 7/12
5:40 p.m.-11:15 p.m.
1 stop5h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 12/12
9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Nonstop1h 15m
C$ 541
San SalvadorSan José
SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 25/11
1:59 p.m.-8:19 a.m.
1 stop18h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 30/11
5:55 p.m.-11:38 p.m.
1 stop5h 43m
C$ 568
San SalvadorSan José
SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 26/11
7:30 a.m.-12:19 p.m.
1 stop4h 49m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 30/11
10:03 a.m.-11:38 p.m.
1 stop13h 35m
C$ 568
San SalvadorSan José
SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Mon 22/3
1:34 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
1 stop8h 26m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 29/3
4:04 a.m.-11:36 p.m.
1 stop19h 32m
C$ 568
San SalvadorSan José
SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 27/11
1:59 p.m.-8:19 a.m.
1 stop18h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 30/11
10:03 a.m.-11:38 p.m.
1 stop13h 35m
C$ 568
San SalvadorSan José
SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 24/11
4:56 a.m.-10:59 a.m.
1 stop6h 03m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 10/12
2:12 p.m.-11:38 p.m.
1 stop9h 26m
C$ 568
San SalvadorSan José
SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sun 15/11
4:56 a.m.-1:51 p.m.
1 stop8h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 30/11
10:03 a.m.-11:38 p.m.
1 stop13h 35m
C$ 568
San SalvadorSan José
SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Mon 11/1
7:30 a.m.-7:02 a.m.
1 stop23h 32m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 8/2
9:57 a.m.-8:39 p.m.
1 stop10h 42m
C$ 568
San SalvadorSan José
SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 17/11
1:59 p.m.-8:19 a.m.
1 stop18h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 22/11
10:03 a.m.-11:35 p.m.
1 stop13h 32m
C$ 568
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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 50 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$ 239). Flying from San Salvador to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 492). 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 4 November 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 above average for this route at the moment.
San Salvador to San José flights typically cost between C$ 228 and C$ 508 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 537 on Avianca (7 Dec-12 Dec).
Weekly flight availability from San Salvador to San José
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 4 November 2026.
The most flights from SAL to SJO are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, 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 5% of weekly flights between San Salvador and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 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
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 4 November 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.
On time, that was the most important because it was too late and we were very tired
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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 3 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 11h 29m.
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 9 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$ 541, Avianca can have you in San José from San Salvador in 5h 35m. The distance between San Salvador and San José is about 652 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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$ 288 on this airline. Avianca is 24% 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: Avianca Costa Rica (98%), Iberia (98%), Air Canada( 98%).
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$ 239). Flying from San Salvador to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 492). 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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