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$152+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SAL
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to El Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to El Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$152
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$579
From San Jose to El Salvador
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:06 pmSJC - SAL
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/106:15 pmSAL - SJC
1 stop22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$318
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/131:02 pmSJC - SAL
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/205:45 pmSAL - SJC
2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$379
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:40 amSJC - SAL
2 stops16h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/85:45 pmSAL - SJC
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$386
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/281:00 pmSJC - SAL
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/315:30 amSAL - SJC
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$440
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/291:00 pmSJC - SAL
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/16:40 pmSAL - SJC
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$502
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/274:05 pmSJC - SAL
2 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/52:50 pmSAL - SJC
2 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$554

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to El Salvador that are best for you.

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San Jose

Fly to

El Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Thu 11/6

8:06 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops22h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 11/10

6:15 pm-2:19 pm

1 stop22h 04m

$318

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Thu 9/4

11:40 am-5:38 am

2 stops16h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/8

5:45 pm-10:45 am

2 stops18h 00m

$386

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Thu 8/28

8:02 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop24h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$440

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Fri 8/29

1:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/1

6:40 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$502

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Tue 10/28

12:30 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops22h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/5

2:50 pm-10:05 am

2 stops21h 15m

$554

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Thu 10/23

10:53 am-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$152

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Mon 8/25

1:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$152

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Tue 10/21

10:53 am-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$152

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Sat 9/27

11:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$166

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Mon 9/15

10:35 am-7:50 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$182

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to El Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Salvador from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to El Salvador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to El Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 14, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to El Salvador, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Avianca from San Jose to El Salvador 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,401 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to El Salvador. 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 Jose to El Salvador?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose (SJC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to El Salvador from San Jose.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to El Salvador?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to El Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 San Jose to El Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San Jose 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 2 airlines flying from San Jose to El Salvador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$372Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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