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$99+ 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
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 June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$99
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$184

Good round-trip deal

$181 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Costa Rica
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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 June 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:43 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/154:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/16$180
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:30 amSAL - SJO
1 stop5h 24mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/610:57 amSJO - SAL
1 stop12h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/17$186
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/115:35 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Mon 7/145:05 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 6/16$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/299:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/15:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$221
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/317:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 8/55:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 6/16$226
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:22 amSAL - SJO
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1612:23 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop11h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/16$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/141:15 amSAL - LIR
1 stop10h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/223:25 pmLIR - SAL
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$818
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/141:15 amSAL - LIR
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/223:25 pmLIR - SAL
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$913

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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

Wed 9/10

12:43 pm-1:57 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

4:17 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$180

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/3

8:30 am-1:54 pm

1 stop5h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

10:57 am-11:39 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$186

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/11

5:35 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/14

5:05 am-6:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$204

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 6/29

9:00 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/1

5:00 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$216

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 7/31

7:05 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/5

5:00 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$226

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

1:22 am-11:18 am

1 stop9h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

12:23 pm-12:17 am

1 stop11h 54m

$351

San SalvadorLiberia

SAL - LIR

SALLIR

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/14

1:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Liberia

Tue 7/22

3:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$818

San SalvadorLiberia

SAL - LIR

SALLIR

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/14

1:15 am-10:00 am

1 stop8h 45m

Liberia

Tue 7/22

3:25 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$913

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/21

5:30 am-6:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$99

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/14

7:05 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$103

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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 June 18, 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 morning could potentially save you up to 11% 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 Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 June 18, 2025.

The most flights from SAL to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 June 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca from San Salvador to Costa Rica have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,455 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,455 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,455 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,810 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,455 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,350 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,455 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2025

LIM - PTY

This was my first tome flying with this airline and needless to say, I was not impressed! The seats were not comfortable at all. You could feel the metal digging into your skin. Also, there was a kid behind me that kept putting his knees up on the seat and usually this doesn’t bother me, but I was able to feel his knees dig into my back every single time. The food was mediocore at best. There were no phone chargers on an almost 5 hour flight! Horrible experience. Will never fly with Copa airlines again!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    $99 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 Volaris Costa Rica and Avianca, with prices starting from $103 and $119, 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 Avianca Costa Rica (94%), Air Canada (94%) and Avianca (93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $94. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $180 on average our data indicates $194 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 5 airlines flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$96Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$104Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$128Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$132Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$158Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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