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$85+ 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$165
(Avianca)

One-way from

$85
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$196

Good round-trip deal

$210 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 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 August 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/235:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/275:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$174
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1711:08 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$177
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 12/154:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 12/195:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/16$183
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/184:45 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sat 8/2310:05 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Deal found 8/16$185
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 8/2010:15 amSJO - SAL
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Thu 8/2110:05 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Deal found 8/17$192
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/185:25 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop2h 40mAvianca
Wed 8/2010:25 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Deal found 8/16$194
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 8/268:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Mon 9/110:05 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Deal found 8/16$195
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 8/218:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sat 8/235:35 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop5h 40mAvianca
Deal found 8/17$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/174:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 11/245:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/17$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/95:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/145:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/295:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$200
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sun 8/247:45 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Sun 8/3112:20 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Deal found 8/18$202

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 August 18, 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

Mon 2/2

4:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/7

5:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$165

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/7

5:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$168

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

2:54 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

5:02 am-6:56 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$172

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

2:20 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/17

5:02 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$172

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/23

5:00 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/27

5:30 am-6:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$174

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

5:00 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/17

11:08 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$177

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

4:17 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

7:05 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

4:17 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 12/19

5:30 am-6:44 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$183

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

8:00 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

12:20 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$185

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/18

8:00 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/22

7:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$185

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Salvador from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 August 18, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% 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 August 17, 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. Saturday 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to SV0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 August 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Volaris from Costa Rica to El Salvador. 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
1,510 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,407 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,162 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to El Salvador. 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 Costa Rica to El Salvador flight route?

    The Costa Rica to El Salvador flight path was viewed by 18 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 Costa Rica to El Salvador?

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to El Salvador can take about 4h 50m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $165. There are 405 mi between Costa Rica and El Salvador. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador?

    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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$133Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$138Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$144Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$147Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VolarisCheapest$157Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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