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Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from C$ 252

SJO — SAL
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to San Salvador

Wed 26/89:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 26/810:55 p.m. -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 25/8C$ 372
Mon 21/95:55 p.m. -
1 stop18h 44m
Fri 25/98:30 a.m. -
1 stop5h 22m
Deal found 25/8C$ 427
Sun 13/92:48 p.m. -
1 stop5h 43m
Thu 17/94:54 a.m. -
1 stop8h 58m
Deal found 24/8C$ 441
Fri 4/95:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 6/97:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 25/8C$ 455
Mon 21/95:55 p.m. -
1 stop18h 44m
Fri 2/101:59 p.m. -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 26/8C$ 456
Sat 31/108:44 a.m. -
1 stop11h 50m
Sun 8/117:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 32m
Deal found 25/8C$ 458
Mon 14/126:03 p.m. -
1 stop5h 35m
Sun 27/121:42 p.m. -
1 stop17h 23m
Deal found 26/8C$ 470
Mon 14/126:03 p.m. -
1 stop5h 35m
Mon 21/121:42 p.m. -
1 stop17h 23m
Deal found 23/8C$ 471
Mon 14/95:55 p.m. -
1 stop5h 39m
Mon 21/91:59 p.m. -
1 stop20h 59m
Deal found 23/8C$ 473
Fri 6/114:15 p.m. -
1 stop4h 50m
Sun 8/115:35 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 25/8C$ 477

Find flight deals from San José to San Salvador

Round-trip from

C$ 426

One-way from

C$ 252

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 395

Good round-trip deal

C$ 669 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 418 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 1/1-4/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 20/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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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San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/9

12:05 p.m.-8:31 p.m.

1 stop8h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 23/9

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

1 stop17h 11m

C$ 427

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/1

10:01 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop13h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 14/1

7:30 a.m.-7:02 a.m.

1 stop23h 32m

C$ 427

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/2

9:57 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop10h 42m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 12/2

1:45 p.m.-7:04 a.m.

1 stop17h 19m

C$ 427

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/10

8:30 a.m.-8:32 p.m.

1 stop12h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 21/10

8:30 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop5h 22m

C$ 427

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/9

5:55 p.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop18h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/10

1:59 p.m.-8:19 a.m.

1 stop18h 20m

C$ 427

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 20/9

4:08 a.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 27/9

1:59 p.m.-10:58 a.m.

1 stop20h 59m

C$ 427

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/1

12:01 p.m.-8:34 p.m.

1 stop8h 33m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/2

1:45 p.m.-9:02 a.m.

1 stop19h 17m

C$ 427

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/12

5:53 p.m.-12:41 p.m.

1 stop18h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 11/1

7:30 a.m.-7:02 a.m.

1 stop23h 32m

C$ 427
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/2

2:14 p.m.-11:38 p.m.

1 stop9h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 20/2

4:59 a.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 427

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/9

5:55 p.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop18h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 28/9

1:59 p.m.-9:04 a.m.

1 stop19h 05m

C$ 427

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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 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$ 265). Flying from San José to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 435). 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?

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 61% 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 above average for this route at the moment.

San José to San Salvador flights typically cost between C$ 286 and C$ 413 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 426 on Avianca (1 Jan-4 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

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
2,551 reviews
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Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.2

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
2,551 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,551 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.2

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

  • 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 6 daily flights to San Salvador from 1 airline. 1h 15m 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 8h 26m. 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$ 285), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to San Salvador. Users have found that Avianca is 15% 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 (98%), Avianca Costa Rica (97%), Avianca (90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 696 for a flight from San José to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 259 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at C$ 580.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 435). 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$ 285AverageC$ 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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