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Cheap flights from San Salvador to San José from C$ 185

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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 20 February 2026.

Thu 5/37:30 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 25m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/38:48 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop14h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 342
Tue 28/710:25 p.m.
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Tue 18/89:40 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 19/2C$ 356
Tue 17/31:45 p.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 16m
Copa Airlines
Wed 18/311:01 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop12h 36m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 357
Tue 24/25:02 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop4h 58m
Copa Airlines
Fri 27/28:48 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop11h 51m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 360
Fri 20/25:02 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop8h 51m
Copa Airlines
Tue 24/24:09 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop8h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 364
Fri 20/25:02 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop4h 58m
Copa Airlines
Thu 26/24:09 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop8h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 371
Sat 31/105:03 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop4h 57m
Copa Airlines
Mon 2/1110:08 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop10h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 372
Sun 12/44:57 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Copa Airlines
Thu 16/48:13 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop12h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 376
Thu 19/27:30 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop14h 22m
Copa Airlines
Thu 12/310:08 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop10h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 379
Mon 23/25:02 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop4h 58m
Copa Airlines
Mon 23/25:51 p.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 383
Tue 31/38:35 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 17m
Copa Airlines
Wed 8/48:13 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop12h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 389

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 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 342

One-way from

C$ 185

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 248

Good one-way deal

C$ 132 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 5/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 14m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 11m 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. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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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San Salvador

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/3

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

1 stop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

2:54 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 16m

C$ 342

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/3

5:02 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop8h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

2:54 p.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 342

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/3

5:02 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop8h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/3

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

1 stop5h 46m

C$ 342

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/3

5:02 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop8h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/3

8:48 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop14h 49m

C$ 342

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 29/7

5:35 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/8

5:05 a.m.-6:25 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 356

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 22/6

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

1 stop6h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/6

8:47 a.m.-8:34 p.m.

1 stop11h 47m

C$ 357

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 15/4

5:01 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

5:56 p.m.-11:36 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

C$ 357

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 20/4

7:30 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop6h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

10:04 a.m.-8:33 p.m.

1 stop10h 29m

C$ 357

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 13/5

4:53 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

8:47 a.m.-8:33 p.m.

1 stop11h 46m

C$ 357

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 30/4

7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

1 stop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

5:57 p.m.-11:36 p.m.

1 stop5h 39m

C$ 357

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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 18 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José is 57 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$ 122). Flying from San Salvador to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 219). 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 20 February 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 20 February 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
2,497 reviews
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Food

5.0

Overall

6.6

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.2

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
2,497 reviews
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,497 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.0

Overall

6.6

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.2

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 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$ 342, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from San Salvador in 5h 18m. 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$ 279 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: Volaris Costa Rica (98%), Iberia (97%), Air Canada( 97%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 126. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for C$ 272 on average, our data indicates C$ 133 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$ 122). Flying from San Salvador to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 219). 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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AviancaCheapestC$ 279AverageC$ 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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