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$183+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Fri 6/19
Fri 6/26
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 February or March, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to San José

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 May 20, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/54:53 am
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 13m
Copa Airlines
Sun 6/74:10 am
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop8h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/18$270
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/78:29 am
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 35m
Copa Airlines
Sun 6/75:57 pm
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/18$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/47:30 am
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 21m
Copa Airlines
Fri 6/195:57 pm
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/20$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/298:29 am
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 35m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/316:19 pm
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop26h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/20$304
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/55:35 pm
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sun 6/71:40 am
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 5/16$318
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/510:25 pm
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sun 6/79:40 am
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/18$335
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 7/910:10 am
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sun 7/123:10 pm
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/20$336
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 12/255:35 pm
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 40m
Avianca
Thu 12/318:05 pm
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/20$339
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 8/225:40 pm
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 35m
Avianca
Sun 8/235:45 am
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop9h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/18$340

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 May 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$254

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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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 May 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/2

8:29 am-2:04 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

10:05 am-8:34 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$270

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/5

4:53 am-11:06 am

1 stop6h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

4:10 am-12:42 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$270

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/23

4:53 am-6:59 pm

1 stop14h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/27

2:59 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$270

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/24

8:29 am-7:09 am

1 stop22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

11:02 am-8:33 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$270

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 6/6

4:53 am-6:26 pm

1 stop13h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

4:10 am-8:34 pm

1 stop16h 24m

$270

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/16

8:29 am-6:26 pm

1 stop9h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/18

8:14 am-8:34 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$270

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/16

8:29 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/19

10:05 am-11:37 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$270

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/16

8:29 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

8:14 am-12:42 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$270

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/4

1:58 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

10:05 am-8:34 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$270
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/9

8:29 am-2:04 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/23

1:37 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$270

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice 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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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 83 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 $168). Flying from San Salvador to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 May 20, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Salvador to San José in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 55% 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?

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 May 20, 2026.
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.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,529 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

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 5 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?

    Within the past month, 8 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 5h 35m. 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 $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 El Salvador and Volaris Costa Rica - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $96 and $96, respectively. These flights start at 59% 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 $111, 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: Volaris Costa Rica (100%), Avianca (99%), 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 $179. On average you can expect to pay $267. The most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $270.

  • 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 $168). Flying from San Salvador to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$85Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$96Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$96Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$180Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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