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$167+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SAL
May 12 — May 191
Mon 5/12
Mon 5/19
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 May 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$382
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$167
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$699
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 7, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sat 6/1411:01 amSJC - SAL
2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/216:30 amSAL - SJC
2 stops18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/292:31 pmSJC - SAL
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/96:00 amSAL - SJC
2 stops16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$632
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/267:16 pmSJC - SAL
2 stops15h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/21:45 pmSAL - SJC
2 stops23h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$680

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to San Salvador 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 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to San Salvador that are best for you.

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San Jose

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Sat 6/14

11:01 am-12:09 pm

2 stops24h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 6/21

6:30 am-11:34 pm

2 stops18h 04m

$382

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Tue 7/29

1:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/8

1:15 am-12:02 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$632

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Mon 5/26

7:16 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops15h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/2

1:45 pm-11:58 am

2 stops23h 13m

$680

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Fri 5/23

6:15 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$167

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Fri 6/13

7:09 pm-11:30 am

2 stops15h 21m

$279

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Sat 5/24

12:50 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$299

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

Mon 5/12

7:05 pm-11:50 am

2 stops15h 45m

$302

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/6

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to San Salvador in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Jose-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Jose-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Jose-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 Jose to San Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to San Salvador

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San Jose to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 SJC to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 7, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from San Jose to San Salvador by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 May 7, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,710 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to San Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    United Airlines, at $632, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to San Salvador. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is 4% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $279 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $299 and Delta from $302 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to San Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to San Salvador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to San Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to San Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to San Salvador 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 Jose to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San Jose to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 2 airlines flying from San Jose to San Salvador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 May 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$435Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$514Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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