$71+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL)
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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapest flights from San José to San SalvadorExplore the most affordable flight options available from San José to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 1/20. 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 Booking.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 1/20. 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 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 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flight deals from San José to San Salvador
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL). 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 January 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $138 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $71 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $197 |
Good round-trip deal | $249 or less |
Good one-way deal | $169 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 3/10
10:08 am-8:39 pm
1 stop10h 31m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 3/17
8:35 am-1:53 pm
1 stop5h 18m
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/16
5:51 pm-11:37 pm
1 stop5h 46m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 2/19
5:02 am-7:02 pm
1 stop14h 00m
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 2/26
5:51 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop4h 19m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 3/3
5:02 am-9:59 am
1 stop4h 57m
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 1/31
6:08 pm-11:36 pm
1 stop5h 28m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 2/5
5:02 am-10:00 am
1 stop4h 58m
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 1/31
5:56 pm-11:36 pm
1 stop5h 40m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sat 2/21
5:02 am-10:00 am
1 stop4h 58m
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/19
8:13 am-11:36 pm
1 stop15h 23m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Mon 4/27
4:57 am-9:59 am
1 stop5h 02m
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 3/21
5:51 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop4h 19m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 3/25
8:35 am-6:55 pm
1 stop10h 20m
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/7
5:56 pm-11:36 pm
1 stop5h 40m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 4/14
4:57 am-9:59 am
1 stop5h 02m
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 4/11
5:56 pm-11:36 pm
1 stop5h 40m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 4/15
2:02 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop4h 58m
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/19
8:13 am-11:36 pm
1 stop15h 23m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 4/22
8:33 am-7:00 pm
1 stop10h 27m
Compare providers for flights from San José to San Salvador
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 José to San Salvador in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| 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 José-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San José-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 José-San Salvador 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 José to San Salvador
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to San Salvador
How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to San Salvador?
Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to San Salvador. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to San Salvador?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Salvador (average of $114). Flying from San José to San Salvador in October is currently the most expensive (average of $153). 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 SJO to SAL?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José to San Salvador at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to San Salvador?
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to San Salvador flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from San José to San Salvador delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between San José and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to San Salvador flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to San Salvador flights?
Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Salvador. 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 Salvador. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Volaris El Salvador from San José to San Salvador. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Top 4 airlines flying from San José to San Salvador
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San José to San Salvador. 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 January 21, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$88 | Average$164 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$112 | Average$205 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$133 | Average$168 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$153 | Average$215 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |