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Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from C$ 130

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL). 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 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 280

One-way from

C$ 130

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 271

Good round-trip deal

C$ 385 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 269 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 12/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Volaris El Salvador
  • Volaris El Salvador
  • 7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 19m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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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$ 6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from San José to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2025.

Sun 12/107:45 p.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sun 19/1010:05 a.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Deal found 17/8C$ 280
Wed 20/84:45 p.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sun 24/85:35 p.m.SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Deal found 17/8C$ 283
Tue 19/86:10 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop4h 40mAvianca
Wed 20/85:05 p.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Deal found 16/8C$ 298
Fri 29/85:57 a.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop14h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 5/98:33 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop5h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/8C$ 316
Mon 8/129:35 a.m.SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Mon 15/125:35 p.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop5h 40mAvianca
Deal found 18/8C$ 322
Fri 26/125:53 p.m.SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 46mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/127:30 a.m.SAL - SJO
1 stop6h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/8C$ 332

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/10

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

Nonstop1h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 19/10

10:05 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

C$ 280

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

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

1 stop5h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/11

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

1 stop4h 59m

C$ 316

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

8:47 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop11h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/11

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

1 stop4h 59m

C$ 316

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/11

6:07 p.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop5h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/11

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

1 stop4h 59m

C$ 316

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/11

10:08 a.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop13h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/11

8:33 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 07m

C$ 316

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

2:55 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 14/9

5:04 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop4h 54m

C$ 316

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/8

10:05 a.m.-8:22 p.m.

1 stop10h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/9

5:04 a.m.-6:47 p.m.

1 stop13h 43m

C$ 316

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/11

8:47 a.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop14h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 21/11

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

1 stop4h 59m

C$ 316

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

4:17 p.m.-5:36 p.m.

Nonstop1h 19m

C$ 130

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

4:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop4h 45m

C$ 156

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Best time to book a flight from San José to San Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to San Salvador

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador (average of C$ 449). Flying from San José, San José Province to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 915). 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 SJO to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to San Salvador at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to San Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to San Salvador. 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 18 August 2025.

The most flights from SJO to SAL are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to San Salvador?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Salvador. 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 Salvador. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to San Salvador, such as Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,407 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.2

Food

5.1

Overall

6.7

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.3

Entertainment

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

SCL - BOG

We paid for a business class but what we got was rows where they took the middle seat and called it a business class. That's fraud. Don't charge people for a service you are not providing. There was no menu to choose from, they had your typical gross airline food, overcooked, and really stale. No salad, no real drinks. Terrible. The seats only declined as they would in economy. I wish i had known about their service, I would have bought an entire row in economy and would have been more comfortable and have saved ton of money. One more thing, there is no concept of queueing the preferred class first because you eventually end up on a bus to the airplane so it defeats the whole purpose.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,407 reviews
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,407 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.2

Food

5.1

Overall

6.7

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.3

Entertainment

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

SCL - BOG

We paid for a business class but what we got was rows where they took the middle seat and called it a business class. That's fraud. Don't charge people for a service you are not providing. There was no menu to choose from, they had your typical gross airline food, overcooked, and really stale. No salad, no real drinks. Terrible. The seats only declined as they would in economy. I wish i had known about their service, I would have bought an entire row in economy and would have been more comfortable and have saved ton of money. One more thing, there is no concept of queueing the preferred class first because you eventually end up on a bus to the airplane so it defeats the whole purpose.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to San Salvador. 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 José to San Salvador?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Salvador from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to El Salvador Intl (SAL) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to San Salvador from 1 airline. 1h 19m is how long a flight from San José to San Salvador El Salvador Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl was viewed by 75 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 José, San José Province to San Salvador?

    Departing from San José, San José Province to San Salvador will take you 1h 20m. San José, San José Province and San Salvador are separated by a distance of 652 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José, San José Province to San Salvador round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 210, Avianca will fly you from San José, San José Province to San Salvador and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Avianca is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris El Salvador, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 130. Avianca flights start at C$ 156 while deals on Copa Airlines start at C$ 243 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San José, San José Province to San Salvador on time: Air Canada (100%), Volaris Costa Rica (92%), Iberia (92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 435 for a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 225 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at C$ 316.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to San Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to San Salvador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to San Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to San Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to San Salvador 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 José, San José Province to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador (average of C$ 449). Flying from San José, San José Province to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 915). 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 José to San Salvador

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AviancaCheapestC$ 210AverageC$ 352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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