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$77+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to El Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to El Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$148
(Avianca)

One-way from

$77
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$177

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/16:05 amSJO - SAL
1 stop5h 15mAvianca
Tue 11/45:45 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop5h 10mAvianca
Deal found 6/12$148
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/99:35 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/167:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$161
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/138:09 amSJO - SAL
1 stop4h 33mCopa Airlines
Mon 8/188:30 amSAL - SJO
1 stop5h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$166
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/54:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/85:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/10$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/85:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 7/157:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 6/10$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 8/153:25 pmLIR - SAL
1 stop28h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/146:00 amSAL - LIR
1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$559
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/162:26 pmLIR - SAL
1 stop21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/1512:35 pmSAL - LIR
1 stop23h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,060

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

El Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

6:05 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/4

5:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$148

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

9:35 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/16

7:05 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$161

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

8:09 am-12:42 pm

1 stop4h 33m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/18

8:30 am-1:54 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$166

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

4:17 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/8

5:30 am-6:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$169

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/8

5:00 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/15

7:05 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$195

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/18

12:23 pm-12:17 am

1 stop11h 54m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/21

1:22 am-11:18 am

1 stop9h 56m

$339

LiberiaSan Salvador

LIR - SAL

LIRSAL

Liberia

Fri 8/15

3:25 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop28h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$559

LiberiaSan Salvador

LIR - SAL

LIRSAL

Liberia

Sat 8/16

2:26 pm-11:36 am

1 stop21h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/15

12:35 pm-11:49 am

1 stop23h 14m

$1,060

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/9

4:45 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$77

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

5:00 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$91

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Deals found on 6/12

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to El Salvador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to El Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Costa Rica to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 CR to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to El Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to El Salvador. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to El Salvador flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to El Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to El Salvador. 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 12, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to SV0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit El Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing El Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Salvador. 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 El Salvador. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines from Costa Rica to El Salvador have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

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

    The Costa Rica to El Salvador flight path was viewed by 11 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Costa Rica to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 Costa Rica to El Salvador

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$118Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$138Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$144Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$149Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VolarisCheapest$157Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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