$90+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.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 November 6, 2025.
Most accurate provider | OneTravel 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | OneTravel 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $163 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $90 (Expedia) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $204 |
Good round-trip deal | $196 or less |
Good one-way deal | $80 or less |
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to San JoséExplore 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 November 6, 2025.
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 November 6, 2025.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 1/29
7:30 am-5:01 pm
1 stop9h 31m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/2
8:11 am-11:37 pm
1 stop15h 26m
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
Sat 12/20
2:19 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop9h 20m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 11/25
5:00 am-1:53 pm
1 stop8h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 12/2
5:53 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop5h 46m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 12/19
5:00 am-9:59 am
1 stop4h 59m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 12/26
10:08 am-8:35 pm
1 stop10h 27m
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
2:53 pm-8:40 pm
1 stop5h 47m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 11/13
5:00 am-4:40 pm
1 stop11h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 11/16
5:50 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop5h 49m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sun 12/14
5:00 am-9:59 am
1 stop4h 59m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/17
10:08 am-8:35 pm
1 stop10h 27m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 11/28
1:46 pm-7:07 pm
1 stop5h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 12/2
5:53 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop5h 46m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sun 12/14
5:00 am-1:53 pm
1 stop8h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 12/20
6:07 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop5h 32m
San SalvadorSan José
SAL - SJO
SALSJO
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 11/28
1:46 pm-6:55 pm
1 stop5h 09m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/3
6:07 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop5h 32m
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 November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
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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?
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 $86). Flying from San Salvador to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 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?
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.
How often are flights from San Salvador to San José delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between San Salvador and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Salvador to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Salvador to San José flights?
Over the last year, Great Dane Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 November 6, 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.
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Top 5 airlines flying from San Salvador to San José
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$96 | Average$189 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$104 | Average$226 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$192 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$189 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$180 | Average$232 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |