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$140+ 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SAL
ago. 4 — ago. 111
lun. 8/4
lun. 8/11
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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$370
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$140
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$551
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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 julio 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
lun. 9/226:00 amSJC - SAL
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/265:30 amSAL - SJC
3 stops19h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/131:31 pmSJC - SAL
2 stops21h 51mDelta
mié. 9/171:37 pmSAL - SJC
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/29$490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
lun. 9/221:05 pmSJC - SAL
1 stop22h 01mUnited Airlines
vie. 9/261:25 pmSAL - SJC
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 7/307:09 pmSJC - SAL
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
mar. 8/512:30 pmSAL - SJC
2 stops21h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$705
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/265:55 amSJC - SAL
2 stops29h 49mAeromexico
vie. 1/92:41 pmSAL - SJC
2 stops26h 16mAeromexico
Deal found 7/30$1,261

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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 julio 30, 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 Salvador

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San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

lun. 9/22

6:00 am-5:50 am

2 stops22h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 9/26

5:30 am-12:24 am

3 stops19h 54m

$370

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

sáb. 9/13

1:31 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops21h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 9/17

1:37 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$490

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

lun. 9/22

1:05 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop22h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 9/26

1:25 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$503

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

vie. 12/26

5:55 am-1:44 pm

2 stops29h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 1/9

2:41 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$1,261

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

mié. 8/13

4:41 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop27h 24m

$140

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

mar. 9/9

5:44 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops17h 43m

$207

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

jue. 9/11

8:45 am-4:50 am

2 stops19h 05m

$213

San JoseSan Salvador

SJC - SAL

SJCSAL

San Jose

vie. 8/8

8:19 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops41h 01m

$1,573

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Deals found on 7/30

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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 julio 30, 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.

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 julio 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Aeromexico, and United Airlines from San Jose 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,721 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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?

    Delta, at $490, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Aeromexico. Delta is 24% 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 $207 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $213 and Aeromexico from $1,573 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 julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$372Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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