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$94+ 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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

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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 December 4, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/155:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/285:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Thu 12/117:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 1/105:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 12/4$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/155:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/105:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Wed 12/2412:37 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 1/194:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/4$192
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/117:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/124:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/67:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 12/95:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 12/2$202
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1012:37 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 12/124:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/3$203
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/117:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Fri 12/127:50 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$204
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/910:25 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Wed 12/107:50 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$205
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/195:15 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop6h 00mAvianca
Sat 12/278:05 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$207
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/245:35 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop5h 40mAvianca
Mon 1/194:15 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$210

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$94
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$222

Good round-trip deal

$204 or less

Good one-way deal

$87 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 4, 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 Salvador

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/11

7:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

4:30 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$205

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

7:30 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

4:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$208

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

7:05 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

5:30 am-2:56 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$214

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/13

5:00 am-4:53 pm

1 stop11h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

5:53 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

5:03 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

5:51 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/17

5:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/1

11:01 am-11:36 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/8

5:03 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

6:08 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/21

5:03 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

11:01 am-11:36 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/11

5:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/15

5:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$102

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Compare providers for flights from San Salvador to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >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 OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 November 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to San José is 89 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of $88). Flying from San Salvador to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 December 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Salvador to San José 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to San José. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

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

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 December 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Volaris 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.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,479 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

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 4 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 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?

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    Departing from San Salvador to San José will take you 1h 10m. San Salvador and San José are separated by a distance of 405 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $85, Copa Airlines will fly you from San Salvador to San José and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $96 and $133, respectively. These flights start at 57% 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?

    $80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris El Salvador. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris Costa Rica and Avianca, with prices starting from $81 and $115, 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: Air Canada (96%), Volaris Costa Rica (96%), Avianca Costa Rica (87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Salvador to San José is $77. On average you can expect to pay $187. The most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $177.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to San José (average of $88). Flying from San Salvador to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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

Discover the top 4 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$103Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$104Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$156Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$180Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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