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$94+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$94
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$220

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica
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 May 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/119:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 5/1811:15 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/30$161
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/188:30 amSAL - SJO
1 stop4h 25mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/208:46 amSJO - SAL
1 stop14h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/166:52 amSAL - SJO
1 stop17h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:15 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 7/127:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 7/195:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/30$181
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/412:20 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Sat 5/104:20 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop4h 45mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$226
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:00 amSAL - LIR
1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/71:20 pmLIR - SAL
1 stop22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,073
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/221:15 amSAL - LIR
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/254:00 pmLIR - SAL
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,106

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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San Salvador

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/11

9:00 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

11:15 am-12:34 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$161

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/18

8:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

8:46 am-11:36 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$167

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/16

6:52 am-12:03 am

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

11:15 am-12:34 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$176

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 7/12

7:05 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/19

5:00 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$181

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/30

10:20 pm-5:58 am

1 stop7h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/6

5:05 am-6:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$248

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/29

1:22 am-11:18 am

1 stop9h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/5

12:23 pm-12:17 am

1 stop11h 54m

$571

San SalvadorLiberia

SAL - LIR

SALLIR

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Liberia

Sun 9/7

1:20 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$1,073

San SalvadorLiberia

SAL - LIR

SALLIR

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/22

1:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Liberia

Sun 5/25

4:00 pm-5:50 am

1 stop13h 50m

$1,106

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/14

6:52 am-11:17 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$94

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/3

5:30 am-6:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$96

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from San Salvador with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San 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 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 May 1, 2025.

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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on October 20, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from SAL to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,317 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,963 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San 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.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica, you will be flying from El Salvador Intl. San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is just 20.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this San Salvador to Costa Rica flight route?

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Costa Rica.

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

    $95 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris El Salvador. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $122 and $140, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica are Air Canada (98%), Iberia (95%) and Avianca Costa Rica (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $164 on average our data indicates $206 when flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San 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 San Salvador to Costa Rica.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San 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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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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$130Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$132Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$161Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$190Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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