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Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from C$ 258

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
8 Aug — 15 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 July 2026.

Fri 23/105:55 p.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop18h 45m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/117:30 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 21m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 9/7C$ 407
Sun 23/812:40 p.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop17h 50m
Avianca
Mon 24/810:10 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/7C$ 412
Fri 21/85:05 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Fri 28/810:10 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 8/7C$ 435
Mon 20/75:55 p.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop18h 47m
Copa Airlines
Fri 24/71:59 p.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop17h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/7C$ 436
Sat 12/129:59 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop13h 39m
Copa Airlines
Thu 17/124:57 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/7C$ 451
Thu 22/105:45 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop14h 47m
Copa Airlines
Sun 25/107:30 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop23h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 9/7C$ 453
Sat 31/108:30 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop12h 04m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/117:30 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/7C$ 468
Sun 12/78:30 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop15h 07m
Copa Airlines
Thu 16/71:59 p.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop17h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/7C$ 483
Mon 13/72:49 p.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop8h 48m
Copa Airlines
Wed 22/78:30 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 56m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/7C$ 499
Fri 7/85:45 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop9h 15m
Avianca
Wed 12/810:10 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 9/7C$ 510

Find 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 9 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 407

One-way from

C$ 258

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 368

Good round-trip deal

C$ 836 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 491 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 23/10-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 06m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to San Salvador 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 9 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 21/8

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

Nonstop1h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 28/8

10:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 435

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/8

10:03 a.m.-8:31 p.m.

1 stop10h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 19/8

8:30 a.m.-4:49 p.m.

1 stop8h 19m

C$ 436

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/7

5:55 p.m.-12:42 p.m.

1 stop18h 47m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 20/8

1:59 p.m.-6:59 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

C$ 436

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/12

8:46 a.m.-11:38 p.m.

1 stop14h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 31/12

4:56 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop6h 04m

C$ 436

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/8

2:48 p.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop21h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 18/8

1:59 p.m.-6:24 p.m.

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 436

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/10

4:08 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 19/10

1:59 p.m.-6:24 p.m.

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 436

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/7

5:55 p.m.-12:42 p.m.

1 stop18h 47m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 25/7

1:59 p.m.-7:12 a.m.

1 stop17h 13m

C$ 436

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/10

10:03 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop13h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/10

1:59 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop17h 11m

C$ 436

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/1

8:08 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop15h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 10/1

4:56 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop8h 56m

C$ 436

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/7

2:49 p.m.-8:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 26/7

1:59 p.m.-7:12 a.m.

1 stop17h 13m

C$ 436

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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 to San Salvador?

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to San Salvador. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Salvador (average of C$ 265). Flying from San José to San Salvador in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 390). 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 9 July 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José to San Salvador at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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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 9 July 2026.
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
6.5
Okay
2,523 reviews
Check prices

Food

4.9

Entertainment

5.3

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.1

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kevin,Dec 2025

XPL - SAL

I had a horrible experience because I feel I was discriminated against by your agents in Comayagua! My gate pass said to arrive at my gate 30 minutes prior to departure and I did! I arrived at the airport the lady had problems getting the machine to work for my ticket and it took her a long time to get me my boarding pass. I had no luggage. I get through security and make it to my gate 36 minutes before departure when I arrived to the gate I was told I that the gate was closed and I must pay a penalty to get a flight the next day and at this time I had already gone through immigration and but my time had expired that day so I had to stay in the airport until the next day! It also made me miss another flight and I had to purchase an additional flight! So I booked all additional flights through your airline. I went to Costa Rica and back and used only your airline and I was treated completely different in El Salvador and in Costa Rica! I watched each flight on boarding and all of them were loading up the plane 10 to 15 minutes before departure and in Honduras I was told differently when I arrived with at least 36 to 38 minutes before departure. I feel I was treated completely differently because I am a American in a foreign country I didn’t appreciate having to purchase a additional round trip and my first trip your company received payment but refused service for no reason. I didn’t appreciate having to stay in a airport for a whole day waiting for a flight and then watch how the airline was boarding and they were still loading 18 minutes before departure!
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,523 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,523 reviews
Check prices

Food

4.9

Entertainment

5.3

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.1

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kevin,Dec 2025

XPL - SAL

I had a horrible experience because I feel I was discriminated against by your agents in Comayagua! My gate pass said to arrive at my gate 30 minutes prior to departure and I did! I arrived at the airport the lady had problems getting the machine to work for my ticket and it took her a long time to get me my boarding pass. I had no luggage. I get through security and make it to my gate 36 minutes before departure when I arrived to the gate I was told I that the gate was closed and I must pay a penalty to get a flight the next day and at this time I had already gone through immigration and but my time had expired that day so I had to stay in the airport until the next day! It also made me miss another flight and I had to purchase an additional flight! So I booked all additional flights through your airline. I went to Costa Rica and back and used only your airline and I was treated completely different in El Salvador and in Costa Rica! I watched each flight on boarding and all of them were loading up the plane 10 to 15 minutes before departure and in Honduras I was told differently when I arrived with at least 36 to 38 minutes before departure. I feel I was treated completely differently because I am a American in a foreign country I didn’t appreciate having to purchase a additional round trip and my first trip your company received payment but refused service for no reason. I didn’t appreciate having to stay in a airport for a whole day waiting for a flight and then watch how the airline was boarding and they were still loading 18 minutes before departure!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 7 daily flights to San Salvador from 1 airline. 1h 20m 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 to San Salvador flight route?

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl was viewed by 44 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 to San Salvador?

    Departing from San José to San Salvador will take you 5h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 652 km.

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

    According to our current data, Avianca (C$ 291), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to San Salvador. Users have found that Avianca is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José 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 to San Salvador on time: Air Canada (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (96%), Avianca (94%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 762 for a flight from San José to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 381 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at C$ 900.

  • 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 to San Salvador?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Salvador (average of C$ 265). Flying from San José to San Salvador in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 390). 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$ 291AverageC$ 442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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