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Cheap flights from San Salvador to San José from C$ 139

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

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 54 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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 254

One-way from

C$ 139

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 252
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 3/12-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 04m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 22/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m 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$ 8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 12 June 2025.

Wed 3/128:30 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop10h 37mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/126:12 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/6C$ 254
Sun 13/71:15 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/77:15 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 786
Thu 12/62:00 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/69:35 a.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 811

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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 12 June 2025.
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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

Wed 3/12

8:30 a.m.-7:07 p.m.

1 stop10h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

6:12 p.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop5h 27m

C$ 254

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 13/7

1:15 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

1 stop8h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/7

7:15 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop14h 20m

C$ 786

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 15/7

1:15 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop18h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/7

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

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 822

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 22/7

12:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

C$ 139

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/12

8:30 a.m.-7:07 p.m.

1 stop10h 37m

C$ 168

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 17/8

1:15 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop18h 22m

C$ 543

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 25/7

2:00 a.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

C$ 1,016

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/6

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 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province is 54 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 12 June 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.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 12 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca from San Salvador to San José. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,345 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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 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 1h 14m.

  • 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 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Salvador to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines (C$ 254), and United Airlines (C$ 786) offers the cheapest pricing from San Salvador to San José, San José Province. Copa Airlines is 8% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Salvador to San José, San José Province one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province are Avianca (C$ 139), Copa Airlines (C$ 168), and United Airlines (C$ 543).

  • 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 (94%), Avianca( 92%).

  • 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, 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.

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Top airline flying from San Salvador to San José

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AviancaCheapestC$ 215AverageC$ 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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