San José

$263+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to San José (SJO)

SAL — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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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 February or January, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to San José

Cheapest flights from San Salvador to San José

Fri 12/117:35 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 12/149:45 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 10/28$383
Thu 11/57:35 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 11/84:15 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 10/28$385
Sat 11/710:20 pm -
1 stop10h 15m
Sun 11/155:35 am -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 10/27$388
Fri 12/118:10 am -
1 stop5h 45m
Tue 12/154:15 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 10/28$389
Fri 11/67:35 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Tue 11/109:45 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 10/28$393
Fri 10/3010:45 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 11/29:45 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 10/26$394
Sun 11/15:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 11/45:10 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 10/28$395
Fri 12/255:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 12/305:35 am -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 10/28$397
Sun 11/2210:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Thu 11/269:45 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 10/27$398
Sat 11/710:20 pm -
1 stop10h 15m
Tue 11/104:15 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 10/28$399

Find flight deals from San Salvador to San José

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$383
(Avianca)

One-way from

$263
(Avianca)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$372 or less

Good one-way deal

$309 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Salvador El Salvador Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Salvador El Salvador Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/2

11:05 pm-12:30 am

2 stops25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/25

11:05 pm-8:50 am

2 stops33h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/5

11:05 pm-8:50 am

2 stops33h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 12/4

11:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/1

11:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops41h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$290
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/19

7:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop4h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/23

5:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$406

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/12

4:56 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/16

5:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$406

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/19

4:56 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/22

5:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$406

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 11/9

4:56 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

2:18 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$406

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/12

1:59 pm-8:19 am

1 stop18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/16

3:59 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$406

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Compare providers for flights from San Salvador to San José

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Salvador to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Salvador-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of $171). Flying from San Salvador to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of $347). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Salvador to San José in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

San Salvador to San José flights typically cost between $156 and $341 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $383 on Avianca (Dec 11-Dec 15).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris Costa Rica,Copa Airlines, andVolaris El Salvador 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.

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Related info for your journey

  • 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 15m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from El Salvador Intl to San José.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Salvador to San José?

    Departing from San Salvador to San José will take you 19h 08m. San Salvador and San José are separated by a distance of 405 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $82, Volaris El Salvador will fly you from San Salvador to San José and back. In addition to Volaris El Salvador, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $120 and $185, respectively. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Salvador to San José one-way?

    $85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris Costa Rica. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris El Salvador and Avianca, with prices starting from $89 and $120, respectively.

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

    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 on time: Avianca Costa Rica (99%), Iberia (98%), Air Canada (98%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Salvador to San José is $305. On average you can expect to pay $350. The most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $406.

  • 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of $171). Flying from San Salvador to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of $347). 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 4 airlines flying from San Salvador to San José

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$82Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$120Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$185Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$204Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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