Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from C$ 417
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Monday
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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 14 October 2026.
Mon 14/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 21/1210:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 467
Tue 20/103:10 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 27/108:10 a.m. -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 12/10C$ 470
Fri 18/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Tue 29/127:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 10/10C$ 490
Thu 22/105:45 a.m. -
1 stop5h 05m
Sun 25/1010:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 11/10C$ 493
Thu 5/1112:04 p.m. -
1 stop8h 33m
Mon 9/114:56 a.m. -
1 stop7h 23m
Deal found 9/10C$ 498
Thu 5/1110:03 a.m. -
1 stop10h 34m
Sun 8/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 32m
Deal found 13/10C$ 513
Sat 10/109:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 11/105:40 p.m. -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 9/10C$ 516
Best flights from San José to San Salvador
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to San Salvador that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 October 2026.
Sat 14/112:18 p.m. -
1 stop22h 22m
Tue 17/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop4h 49m
Deal found 11/10C$ 498
Sun 4/44:04 a.m. -
1 stop16h 05m
Wed 7/42:05 p.m. -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 10/10C$ 498
Thu 5/1112:04 p.m. -
1 stop8h 33m
Mon 9/114:56 a.m. -
1 stop7h 23m
Deal found 9/10C$ 498
Fri 20/113:59 a.m. -
1 stop16h 38m
Thu 26/111:55 p.m. -
1 stop18h 24m
Deal found 12/10C$ 498
Sat 7/1110:03 a.m. -
1 stop10h 34m
Sat 14/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 32m
Deal found 11/10C$ 498
Thu 5/1110:03 a.m. -
1 stop13h 32m
Sun 8/114:56 a.m. -
1 stop6h 03m
Deal found 9/10C$ 498
Sat 21/112:18 p.m. -
1 stop22h 22m
Sun 29/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop6h 21m
Deal found 12/10C$ 498
Tue 1/125:53 p.m. -
1 stop18h 48m
Sun 13/124:57 a.m. -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/10C$ 498
Mon 11/18:30 a.m. -
1 stop12h 04m
Mon 18/11:43 p.m. -
1 stop17h 19m
Deal found 10/10C$ 498
Sun 22/113:59 a.m. -
1 stop16h 38m
Mon 7/124:57 a.m. -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/10C$ 498
Direct flights from San José to San Salvador
Explore direct flight options from San José to San Salvador based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 14 October 2026.
Mon 11/17:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Fri 15/110:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 466
Mon 14/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 21/1210:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 467
Fri 18/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Tue 29/127:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 10/10C$ 490
Sun 10/19:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Thu 14/110:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 516
Fri 8/17:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 17/110:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 527
Sat 9/19:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Thu 14/110:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 530
Tue 3/119:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Thu 12/1110:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 531
Fri 6/115:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 11/1110:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 14/10C$ 903
Last-minute flights from San José to San Salvador
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to San Salvador. Data last updated 14 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 19/105:55 p.m. -
1 stop5h 40m
Tue 10/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop4h 49m
Deal found 11/10C$ 530
Mon 19/107:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 24/107:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 531
Tue 20/107:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 27/1010:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 467
Thu 22/105:45 a.m. -
1 stop5h 05m
Sun 25/1010:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 11/10C$ 493
Mon 2/1110:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 30m
Wed 11/117:35 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 12/10C$ 553
Thu 5/1112:04 p.m. -
1 stop8h 33m
Mon 9/114:56 a.m. -
1 stop7h 23m
Deal found 9/10C$ 498
Thu 5/1110:03 a.m. -
1 stop10h 34m
Sun 8/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 32m
Deal found 13/10C$ 513
Fri 6/114:15 p.m. -
1 stop13h 55m
Wed 11/1110:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 14/10C$ 544
Tue 10/115:55 p.m. -
1 stop18h 45m
Sun 15/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 32m
Deal found 13/10C$ 545
Wed 11/1110:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 30m
Wed 11/1110:25 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 13/10C$ 540
One-way flights from San José to San Salvador
Search for one-way flight options from San José to San Salvador. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 October 2026.
Mon 19/107:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/10C$ 417
Sun 3/19:45 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/10C$ 419
Mon 19/104:20 p.m. -
2 stops21h 50m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/10C$ 461
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 14 October 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 14 October 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest round-trip
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 19/10
7:45 p.m.-9:05 p.m.
Nonstop1h 20m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 417
Quickest round-trip
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/1
9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Nonstop1h 15m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 419
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 29/12
9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Nonstop1h 15m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 419
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 19/10
4:20 p.m.-2:10 p.m.
2 stops21h 50m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 461
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 14/11
2:18 p.m.-12:40 p.m.
1 stop22h 22m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 17/11
7:30 a.m.-12:19 p.m.
1 stop4h 49m
C$ 498
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/4
4:04 a.m.-8:09 p.m.
1 stop16h 05m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 7/4
2:05 p.m.-1:20 p.m.
1 stop23h 15m
C$ 498
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/11
12:04 p.m.-8:37 p.m.
1 stop8h 33m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Mon 9/11
4:56 a.m.-12:19 p.m.
1 stop7h 23m
C$ 498
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 20/11
3:59 a.m.-8:37 p.m.
1 stop16h 38m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 26/11
1:55 p.m.-8:19 a.m.
1 stop18h 24m
C$ 498
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 7/11
10:03 a.m.-8:37 p.m.
1 stop10h 34m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sat 14/11
7:30 a.m.-7:02 a.m.
1 stop23h 32m
C$ 498
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/11
10:03 a.m.-11:35 p.m.
1 stop13h 32m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sun 8/11
4:56 a.m.-10:59 a.m.
1 stop6h 03m
C$ 498
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to San Salvador?
Booking 46 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$ 281). Flying from San José to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 449). 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 14 October 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 65% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to San Salvador?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San José to San Salvador flights typically cost between C$ 323 and C$ 466 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 439 on Avianca (12 Jan-14 Jan).
Weekly flight availability from San José 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 14 October 2026.
The most flights from SJO to SAL are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from San José to San Salvador delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between San José and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to San Salvador flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to San Salvador flights?
Over the past year, Avianca has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
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 14 October 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.
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!
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!
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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 2 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 38 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 22h 22m. 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$ 292), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to San Salvador. Users have found that Avianca is 21% 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 (95%), Avianca (91%).
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$ 281). Flying from San José to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 449). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from San José. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 October 2026.
Explore flights to San Salvador departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 October 2026.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José to San Salvador. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 14 October 2026.
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