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$114+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to San José (SJO)

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.
SAL — SJO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$173
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$114
(Expedia)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$193

Good round-trip deal

$200 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 9/255:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$173
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 10/64:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/13$174
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/74:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 12/14:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/13$177
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/25:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$178
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 11/47:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/52:42 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/1512:43 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 10/204:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/15$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/86:52 amSAL - SJO
1 stop16h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/165:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$185
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/215:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 11/262:42 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/14$186
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 11/234:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/13$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 11/262:42 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/14$192
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/510:20 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/104:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$194

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to San José 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to San José that are best for you.

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San José

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San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 10/12

5:05 am-9:58 am

1 stop4h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

8:11 am-11:37 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/8

5:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

10:08 am-8:40 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/29

5:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/2

11:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/25

5:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/25

2:19 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/4

5:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

5:50 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/31

5:05 am-9:58 am

1 stop4h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

2:19 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/1

5:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

11:00 am-11:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 11/14

5:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

5:50 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 12/12

5:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$118

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/5

5:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$121

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Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Salvador to San José. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from San Salvador to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Salvador to San José, San José Province in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 53% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to San José. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Friday mornings 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Volaris from San Salvador to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,154 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Salvador to San José?

    Booking a flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Salvador to San José. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from El Salvador Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl, all of which are around 1h 14m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from El Salvador Intl to San José.

  • How popular is this San Salvador to San José, San José Province flight route?

    The San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight path was viewed by 9 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 San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Salvador to San José, San José Province in 4h 53m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Salvador and San José, San José Province is about 405 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Salvador to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Flying on Volaris Costa Rica is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $96. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and Volaris, with the lowest prices starting at $104 and $132, respectively. Users have found that Volaris Costa Rica is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Salvador to San José, San José Province on time: Air Canada (90%), Iberia (86%), Avianca Costa Rica (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

    The cheapest flight price from San Salvador to San José, San José Province is $83. On average you can expect to pay $164. The most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $163.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to San José 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 San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from San Salvador to San José, San José Province 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 San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador to San José. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$96Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$104Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VolarisCheapest$132Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$144Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$162Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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