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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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 89 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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 274

One-way from

C$ 169

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 266

Good one-way deal

C$ 159 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/11-17/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 24m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 18 September 2025.

Fri 14/115:35 p.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 17/113:05 p.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Deal found 18/9C$ 274
Fri 19/910:05 a.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Sun 21/95:25 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop2h 40mAvianca
Deal found 18/9C$ 275
Fri 10/105:05 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 53mCopa Airlines
Tue 14/102:54 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop8h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/9C$ 312
Sun 9/118:33 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop10h 34mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/118:47 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop14h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 327
Thu 25/125:00 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop8h 21mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/126:07 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/9C$ 330
Fri 19/95:04 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 54mCopa Airlines
Fri 26/910:57 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop12h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/9C$ 334
Wed 17/125:00 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
Wed 17/122:53 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/9C$ 344

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 14/11

5:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/11

3:05 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 274

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 15/11

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

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/11

7:50 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 297

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 14/11

5:00 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 21/11

10:08 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop10h 32m

C$ 312

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 22/11

5:00 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

10:08 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop10h 32m

C$ 312

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 17/10

5:05 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop4h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/10

10:58 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop12h 39m

C$ 312

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 17/10

5:05 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop4h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/10

10:08 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop10h 32m

C$ 312

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 15/2

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

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/2

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

1 stop5h 46m

C$ 312

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 18/11

1:46 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop5h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

11:00 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 312

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 25/11

1:46 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop5h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/11

5:50 p.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop5h 49m

C$ 312

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/10

8:33 a.m.-6:58 p.m.

1 stop10h 25m

C$ 169

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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 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province 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, San José Province?

Currently, May 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?

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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.

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  • How popular is this San Salvador to San José, San José Province flight route?

    This flight path from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 4 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, San José Province?

    Departing from San Salvador to San José, San José Province will take you 1h 20m. The distance from San Salvador to San José, San José Province is about 652 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

    Before booking your flight to San José, San José Province from San Salvador, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (94%), Avianca Costa Rica (86%), Avianca( 86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 149. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for C$ 288 on average, our data indicates C$ 226 when flying from San Salvador to San José, San José Province.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, May 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.

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