Costa Rica

$85+ Cheap flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica

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SAL — SJO
dic. 26 — ene. 21
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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 noviembre 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$204

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Salvador El Salvador Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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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 ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 noviembre 26, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/285:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/105:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
vie. 11/285:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris El Salvador
mié. 12/32:42 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/25$156
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/295:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/105:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$158
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
vie. 11/285:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris El Salvador
lun. 12/14:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/24$163
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/1012:37 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/175:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$165
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
jue. 12/117:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris Costa Rica
sáb. 1/105:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/25$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3010:10 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
sáb. 1/105:00 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Deal found 11/25$178
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
jue. 12/117:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris Costa Rica
mar. 2/35:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/26$181
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
vie. 11/2810:25 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
mar. 12/27:50 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/25$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/1012:37 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/163:05 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$188
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/108:33 amSAL - SJO
1 stop5h 20mCopa Airlines
jue. 12/115:53 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop5h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/26$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
vie. 11/2812:15 pmSAL - LIR
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/306:40 pmLIR - SAL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$539

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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

mié. 1/21

5:03 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/31

5:56 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$189

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 1/29

5:03 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/2

10:08 am-11:37 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$189

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 12/11

7:30 am-4:53 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/10

2:54 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 12/11

7:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/2

4:09 am-12:43 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$230

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 2/15

5:02 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/28

11:01 am-11:37 pm

1 stop12h 36m

$240

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 1/9

5:03 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 1/25

10:08 am-11:36 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$240

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 1/1

5:03 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/7

2:54 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$240

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 2/15

5:02 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/21

6:08 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$240

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 11/30

5:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 12/4

11:00 am-11:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$248

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 1/10

7:30 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 1/11

8:48 am-11:36 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$252

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

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $88). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 noviembre 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from El Salvador to Costa Rica in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 55% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 noviembre 26, 2025.

The most flights from SV0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between El Salvador and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for El Salvador to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on El Salvador to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, Great Dane Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

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 noviembre 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Volaris El Salvador 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.

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from El Salvador to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this El Salvador to Costa Rica flight route?

  • How long is the flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica can take about 4h 57m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $189. The distance from El Salvador to Costa Rica is about 405 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from El Salvador to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris Costa Rica, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. Avianca flights start at $122 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $123 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on El Salvador to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Salvador to Costa Rica 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 El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $88). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 4 airlines flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated noviembre 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$103Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$104Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$156Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$180Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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