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Cheap flights from San Salvador to San José from C$ 168

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
8 jul. — 15 jul.1
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 3 julio 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 281

One-way from

C$ 168

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 308
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 16/8-23/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 18m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 7 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 3 julio 2025.

dom. 6/75:35 p.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
lun. 7/74:45 p.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 3/7C$ 278
mié. 3/125:00 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
sáb. 6/125:50 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/7C$ 309
dom. 20/71:15 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
lun. 28/77:15 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 800
lun. 18/81:15 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
dom. 24/87:45 p.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7C$ 844

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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

sáb. 16/8

10:25 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 23/8

8:00 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 281

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 3/12

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

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 6/12

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

1 stop5h 49m

C$ 309

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 20/7

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

1 stop8h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 28/7

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

1 stop14h 20m

C$ 800

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 18/8

1:15 a.m.-12:26 p.m.

1 stop11h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 24/8

7:45 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 844

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 24/8

8:33 a.m.-9:51 p.m.

1 stop13h 18m

C$ 168

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 13/8

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

1 stop8h 56m

C$ 473

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 3/12

1:10 a.m.-3:45 a.m.

1 stop26h 35m

C$ 563

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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 27 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 3 julio 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 3 julio 2025.

The most flights from SAL to SJO are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 3 julio 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAvianca 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,363 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!

Related info for your journey

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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 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, Avianca (C$ 281), Copa Airlines (C$ 309), and United Airlines (C$ 800) offers the cheapest pricing from San Salvador to San José, San José Province.

  • 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 (88%), Avianca Costa Rica (88%), Avianca( 87%).

  • 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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