$84+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flight deals from San Salvador to Costa Rica
Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Salvador to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | OneTravel 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | OneTravel 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $149 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $84 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $202 |
Good round-trip deal | $174 or less |
Good one-way deal | $146 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 4/10
5:30 am-6:44 am
Nonstop1h 14m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/16
5:00 pm-6:19 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sat 2/21
7:05 pm-8:25 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/28
5:00 pm-6:19 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 3/17
7:05 pm-8:25 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 3/20
4:17 pm-5:36 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 3/17
7:05 pm-8:25 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 3/19
5:00 pm-6:19 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 2/4
10:20 pm-9:35 am
1 stop11h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/9
3:05 pm-4:30 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 3/27
5:30 am-6:50 am
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/5
4:17 pm-5:36 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 3/12
10:00 pm-7:45 am
1 stop9h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/15
6:00 am-4:35 pm
1 stop10h 35m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 5/15
6:52 am-11:58 pm
1 stop17h 06m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/17
4:17 pm-5:36 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 2/6
5:30 am-6:50 am
Nonstop1h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/9
5:30 am-2:56 pm
1 stop9h 26m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 3/11
5:35 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop5h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/18
2:50 pm-4:09 pm
Nonstop1h 19m
Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $90). Flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 CR?
Find hourly flight availability from San 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 January 21, 2026.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Salvador to Costa Rica is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 58% on airfare.
Weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Costa Rica
Explore weekly flight availability from San 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 January 21, 2026.
The most flights from SAL to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between San Salvador and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 80 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San 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 San Salvador to Costa Rica flights?
Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being 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 January 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Volaris El Salvador from San Salvador to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Top 4 airlines flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San 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 January 21, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$85 | Average$225 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$96 | Average$186 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$114 | Average$186 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$180 | Average$225 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |