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$167+ 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 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Tue 8/18
Tue 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Salvador to Costa Rica

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 July 19, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/211:59 pm
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/244:08 am
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop16h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/16$293
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 9/187:30 am
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Mon 9/215:25 pm
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop3h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/16$296
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 10/185:40 pm
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 35m
Avianca
Fri 10/235:45 am
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop10h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/17$298
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Sat 9/510:25 pm
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Wed 9/93:10 pm
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 7/16$303
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/307:30 am
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 22m
Copa Airlines
Fri 10/306:05 pm
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/14$304
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/314:59 am
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Copa Airlines
Tue 11/35:55 pm
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/14$310
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 9/245:35 pm
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sun 9/274:35 pm
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop4h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 7/16$312
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/127:30 am
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Tue 8/185:45 am
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 7/18$313
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/151:59 pm
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop20h 59m
Copa Airlines
Sat 10/248:12 am
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop4h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/14$315
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Mon 8/107:30 am
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sun 8/169:40 am
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/16$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Mon 8/317:30 am
SAL
-
LIR
1 stop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/77:50 am
LIR
-
SAL
1 stop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$672
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 7/251:59 pm
SAL
-
LIR
2 stops21h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/286:00 pm
LIR
-
SAL
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$746

Find 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 July 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$290

Good round-trip deal

$336 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/1

4:54 am-10:58 am

1 stop6h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

5:55 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$293

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/9

4:54 am-10:58 am

1 stop6h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

8:45 am-11:34 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$293

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 10/6

4:54 am-6:59 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/11

8:45 am-11:35 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$293

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/16

8:30 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/19

8:30 am-8:31 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$293

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/17

4:54 am-6:59 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

5:45 am-8:31 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$293

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/18

1:59 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

10:03 am-8:31 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$293

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/26

1:59 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop7h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

10:03 am-8:31 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$293

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/23

4:54 am-4:49 pm

1 stop11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

10:03 am-8:31 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$293

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/19

1:59 pm-10:58 am

1 stop20h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/29

4:08 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$293

San SalvadorLiberia

SAL - LIR

SALLIR

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/31

7:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Liberia

Mon 9/7

9:55 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$754

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $169). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 19, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from El Salvador to Costa Rica in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 July 19, 2026.

The most flights from SV0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Saturday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

About 5% of weekly flights between El Salvador and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

The best time to book flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica is 56 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.

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 July 19, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris Costa Rica,Copa Airlines, andVolaris 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.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,526 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

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?

    The El Salvador to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 8 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 El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica can take about 6h 04m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $293. 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. Volaris El Salvador flights start at $89 while deals on Avianca start at $115 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $169). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$111Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$114Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$185Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$197Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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