Costa Rica

$109+ Cheap flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica

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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
Aug 21 — Aug 281
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Cheap flight deals from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for El Salvador to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(Avianca)

One-way from

$109
(FlightHub)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$212

Good round-trip deal

$166 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
From El Salvador to Costa Rica
One-way flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Salvador to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2012:20 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Sun 8/244:50 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop4h 15mAvianca
Deal found 8/15$194
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:05 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop4h 45mAvianca
Fri 12/197:50 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 8/15$195
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:20 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Mon 9/155:25 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop2h 40mAvianca
Deal found 8/16$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/25:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/105:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 10/134:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/15$199
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:35 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Mon 10/209:35 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 8/14$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1810:25 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Fri 8/224:45 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/15$202
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2110:05 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Sat 9/274:20 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop4h 45mAvianca
Deal found 8/14$203
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:15 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Sat 12/65:00 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Deal found 8/15$204
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Mon 9/155:25 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop2h 40mAvianca
Deal found 8/14$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2912:20 pmSAL - LIR
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/3112:00 pmLIR - SAL
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$493
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1310:05 amSAL - LIR
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/201:00 pmLIR - SAL
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$523

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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

El Salvador

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/18

7:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$194

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/29

10:25 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$194

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/1

10:25 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$194

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/17

12:20 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$194

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/22

10:25 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$194

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

7:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

4:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$194

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/10

12:20 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/13

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$194

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/22

10:25 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$195

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/19

11:08 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

5:00 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$196

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/10

12:20 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$196

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/15

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Best time to book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from El Salvador with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 SV to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from El Salvador to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from El Salvador to Costa Rica in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from El Salvador to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their El Salvador to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from El Salvador to Costa Rica. 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 August 16, 2025.

The most flights from SV0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated August 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Volaris from El Salvador to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$96Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$104Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$130Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$132Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$157Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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