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Cheap flights from San Salvador to San José from C$ 242

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 April 2026.

Thu 18/67:30 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop10h 56m
Copa Airlines
Mon 22/610:05 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop10h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 311
Fri 29/58:29 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 35m
Copa Airlines
Sun 31/55:50 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop14h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 326
Mon 6/77:30 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 31m
Copa Airlines
Sat 11/78:45 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop14h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 342
Tue 20/105:35 p.m.
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sat 31/107:50 p.m.
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 13/4C$ 353
Fri 29/51:58 p.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 49m
Copa Airlines
Mon 1/66:19 p.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 18m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 356
Fri 29/51:58 p.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop4h 28m
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/68:14 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop4h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 357
Thu 30/44:57 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 23m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/510:05 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop10h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 369
Thu 30/44:57 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Copa Airlines
Fri 31/78:45 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop11h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 371
Thu 30/44:57 a.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop14h 03m
Copa Airlines
Thu 7/56:19 p.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 17m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 372
Fri 1/51:58 p.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop4h 28m
Copa Airlines
Wed 6/56:19 p.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 17m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 384
Fri 1/51:58 p.m.
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop4h 28m
Copa Airlines
Fri 8/510:05 a.m.
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop13h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 389

Find 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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 311

One-way from

C$ 242

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 311
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 21/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 50m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 28m total
  • San Salvador to San José
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to San José 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 18 April 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/10

4:54 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop5h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/10

5:55 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

C$ 311

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 28/5

7:30 a.m.-9:47 p.m.

1 stop14h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

2:50 p.m.-8:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 44m

C$ 311

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 22/5

4:55 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop5h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

6:19 p.m.-11:36 p.m.

1 stop5h 17m

C$ 311

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/10

4:54 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop5h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

8:45 a.m.-8:32 p.m.

1 stop11h 47m

C$ 311

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/5

4:55 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

1 stop7h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

8:14 a.m.-8:33 p.m.

1 stop12h 19m

C$ 311

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/10

4:54 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop5h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/10

8:45 a.m.-8:32 p.m.

1 stop11h 47m

C$ 311
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/8

4:54 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop5h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/8

8:12 a.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop4h 27m

C$ 311

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 22/8

4:54 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop5h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/8

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

1 stop12h 19m

C$ 311

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 26/5

4:55 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/6

4:10 a.m.-12:42 p.m.

1 stop8h 32m

C$ 311

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 6/6

4:53 a.m.-11:06 a.m.

1 stop6h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

8:14 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop15h 23m

C$ 311

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

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

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

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 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José is 84 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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of C$ 231). Flying from San Salvador to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 311). 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 18 April 2026.

When flying from San Salvador to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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 18 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Avianca 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.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.2

Food

5.0

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kevin,Dec 2025

SAL - SJO

Horrible experience and I will never use the airline again I also will make sure I post a video to my 400k followers about this experience
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,513 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.2

Food

5.0

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kevin,Dec 2025

SAL - SJO

Horrible experience and I will never use the airline again I also will make sure I post a video to my 400k followers about this experience

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to San José. 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 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 4 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 5h 19m.

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

    This flight path from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 1 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 Salvador to San José?

    For as low as C$ 311, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from San Salvador in 11h 56m. The distance between San Salvador and San José is about 652 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Salvador to San José is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 279 on this airline.

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

    Before booking your flight to San José from San Salvador, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (98%), Iberia (97%), Air Canada( 97%).

  • 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of C$ 231). Flying from San Salvador to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 311). 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$ 279AverageC$ 296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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