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Find cheap flights from San Salvador to San José from $103

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Salvador to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to San José

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Salvador to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
10:15 am - 11:25 amSAL-SJO
1h 10mnonstop
9:35 am - 10:50 amSJO-SAL
1h 15mnonstop
$193Avianca
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Sun, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 25
10:00 pm - 10:50 pmSAL-SJO
24h 50m1 stop
5:10 am - 6:25 amSJO-SAL
1h 15mnonstop
$195Avianca
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Thu, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 6
5:45 pm - 9:45 pmSAL-SJO
4h 00m1 stop
6:10 am - 4:25 pmSJO-SAL
10h 15m1 stop
$198Avianca
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Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 4
1:46 pm - 6:53 pmSAL-SJO
5h 07m1 stop
8:27 am - 11:36 pmSJO-SAL
15h 09m1 stop
$213Copa Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
5:05 am - 10:03 amSAL-SJO
4h 58m1 stop
2:31 pm - 11:36 pmSJO-SAL
9h 05m1 stop
$218Copa Airlines
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Tue, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 17
5:05 am - 10:03 amSAL-SJO
4h 58m1 stop
7:45 pm - 9:00 pmSJO-SAL
1h 15mnonstop
Thu, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 21
6:50 am - 2:20 amSAL-SJO
19h 30m1 stop
9:35 am - 10:50 amSJO-SAL
1h 15mnonstop
Fri, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 15
12:59 am - 11:38 amSAL-SJO
10h 39m1 stop
9:36 am - 11:57 pmSJO-SAL
14h 21m2 stops
$262Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 13
12:59 am - 11:36 amSAL-SJO
10h 37m1 stop
12:32 pm - 11:57 pmSJO-SAL
11h 25m1 stop
$273Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 15
6:50 am - 11:07 pmSAL-SJO
16h 17m1 stop
3:42 am - 5:00 amSJO-SAL
1h 18mnonstop
$299Volaris
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Wed, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 13

Flights from San Salvador to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Salvador to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to San José?

The average price of all flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Salvador, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Salvador to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Salvador to San José found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $193 on Avianca, followed by Copa Airlines ($213). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $103 on Avianca and from $116 on Copa Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Salvador and San José, San José Province?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from San Salvador to San José, San José Province. They are: Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Volaris Costa Rica at $80 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Avianca.

How many flights are there between San Salvador and San José, San José Province per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from San Salvador and land in San José, San José Province, with an average flight time of 1h 13m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 47 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Salvador and San José, San José Province?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Salvador to San José take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 10m to travel the 405 miles between San Salvador and San José.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Salvador to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Salvador at 6:21 am and will be landing in San José, San José Province at 7:36 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Salvador to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province jets off at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:15 pm.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Salvador to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Salvador to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Salvador to San José

  • Which airlines fly between San Salvador (SAL) and San José (SJO) and have lenient rules regarding checked baggage?

    Several airlines, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Aeromexico, and Copa Airlines, have eased their baggage regulations for flights from San Salvador to San José. Passengers on these airlines are allowed to bring one carry-on bag free of charge, as long as it does not exceed a weight of 22 pounds. Additionally, these carriers offer discounted rates for checked baggage that weighs under fifty pounds.

  • Which airlines fly between San Salvador (SAL) and San José (SJO)with pets?

    Several airlines, including Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Aeromexico, permit flyers to carry their pets on flights from San Salvador to San José. You must make reservations as soon as you can, though, as there are limits on the overall number of pets that each airline will accept. If the total weight of your pet and its container is less than 20 lbs, it will be considered a carry-on item.

  • Which airline route offers the San Salvador to San José flights at the lowest prices?

    If you're looking to save money, opting for a connecting flight instead of a direct ticket could be a more economical choice when traveling from San Salvador (SAL) to San José (SJO). Several airlines, including United Airlines, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, and Avianca, offer connecting flights along this route. These airlines have layovers in Bogotá, Panama City, Mexico City, and Newark, respectively.

  • What is the most economical means of transportation for traveling from San Salvador's downtown area to the El Salvador International Airport (SAL)?

    The cheapest way to get from San Salvador's city center to the airport (SAL) is frequently by bus. There are public buses and shuttle services that run between the city's core and the airport. Locals regularly ride public buses like the Route 400 or Route 138 since they are convenient and affordable.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province was $103 for a one-way ticket and $193 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Salvador and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Salvador to San José?

    Iberia, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Salvador to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Salvador to San José?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Salvador to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Salvador to San José?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Salvador and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Salvador to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from San Salvador to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Salvador to San José, Volaris Costa Rica or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Salvador to San José are Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $184 and an overall rating of 7.9, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $206 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Salvador to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Salvador to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Salvador to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from San Salvador is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Salvador to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to San Salvador with another airline. Booking your flights between San Salvador and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Salvador to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from San Salvador up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SAL to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $122 or less one-way and $186 or less round-trip.
  • The great majority of business travelers choose to arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) when traveling from San Salvador (SAL) to San José. The airport is situated in close proximity to San José, the capital city of Costa Rica, and a significant business hub in Central America. This proximity reduces travel time and allows business travelers to quickly reach their destinations.
  • Flying with American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta Air Lines can be a good idea if you want to go from San Salvador to San José in style. These airlines provide a unique bidding system that enables you to request an upgrade to a first-class cabin regardless of whether you initially bought a business or economy-class ticket.
  • If you want entertainment while you fly from San Salvador (SAL) to San José (SJO), think about utilizing American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, or United Airlines. Customers traveling on any of the aforementioned airlines are welcome to use the complimentary in-flight internet connectivity to watch their preferred television shows, listen to music, and enjoy children's cartoons.
  • Most environmentalists fly through El Salvador International Airport (SAL) from San Salvador to San José. This preference is due to SAL airport's greater reliance on renewable energy sources. The SAL airport has concentrated on building solar power-generating machinery to supply clean electricity. SAL has also built geothermal cooling and heating systems as part of its drive to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
  • If you intend to fly from San Salvador to San José in the morning, think about spending the night close to SAL airport. Due to how readily it can be reached from SAL airport, the Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto is a convenient choice for overnight lodging.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Salvador to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from El Salvador Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from San Salvador to San José

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Salvador to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 3158 reviews
73entertainment
83crew
74food
80overall
81boarding
78comfort
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other than a slight delay in takeoff from Panama , the flights were excellent ..... we will continue to use Copa whenever possible for flights to and from Central and South America ....

Pros: "The flight was very calm. The crew was friendly all the time."
Cons: "The food"
Cons: "Copa is trash . Doesn’t accolade passengers with hotels . They except people to wait in the airport for 14 hrs lay over when it’s their fault ! Straight trash . Poor 79 year old lady had to stay at the airport cause her family was 4 hours away ! Trash trash"
Cons: "Sure. I had booked a two week vacation in Brazil. All hotels, car rental and guides booked. Copa changed my fligjt at the last minute and out of the 14 days vacatipn I had in Brazil, they would have me spend 6 days in Panama City!!! Lost of small fortune with hotels, car rentals amd had to buy another ticket with Latam. They are a scam!!"
Pros: "You are so good all the time."
Cons: "We understand that this time is tough because the Coronavirus, they took care of all of us, and also they were kind and friendly. Thank you so much, for everything"
Pros: "Crew was amazing. I was thinking of upgrading to business class but did not know how"
Cons: "copa is great"
Pros: "Food was good"
Cons: "Different movie, more leg room but I'm tall so that is with any plane."
Pros: "good crew. great seats."
Cons: "I would like to have tv screens in flights from Bogota to Panama. No entertainment at all. But from Panama to Miami it was perfect."
Pros: "The crew was fantastic. The seats quite old and worn out."
Cons: "More leg room and newer seats. Better food."

Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

Boarding was very expedite. The chairs are fixed you can't rest comfortable during the flight.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

Delay almost an hour which meant when we got to Guatemala there where 3 flights at the same time, you can imagine the caos in customs, avianca doesn’t care about passengers or schedules

Flight attendants to show up on time, offer drinks and food.

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

50% of flights book with Avanca have issues either reschedualed cancelled and their actions further supports their poorly managed airline do not use them only if there is no other options

Pros: "Flight cancelled at last minute still awaiting refund to my credit card. 4270 xxxx xxxx 9954"
Cons: "We understand the problems with cancellations but refund online after phone agent said that was the only way is still missing."
Pros: "The people on the plane were great."
Cons: "The San Salvador airport is chaotic and not user friendly."
Pros: "The crew was great and the seats went very far back"
Cons: "Boarding room was not open until like an hour before flight. No entertainment system aboard."

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

necesitan mejorar el entretenimiento, en vuelos de mas de 3 horas

When you make the 3 Lines to board de airplane , I believe that you should make only one line first and then call the next and then last ,,, because the number 3 wait to long just standing there ,, my opinion !!!

The whole experience was good. We left a little late but that seems pretty normal we it’s anybairline these days. No free snacks or drinks provided.

Flight got canceled, made me lose my connection flight to Japan. Someone has to pay for it. It might be you guys

Viva Aerobus Is honesto the worst airline and I don't think I'll fly with them ever again.

I didn’t like anything about the flight. It was delayed six hours and I was traveling with my elderly mother. It was a complete inconvenience. Not happy about my experience.

The flight was 3 hrs delayed and no remorse from airline

To check in, it was horrible. their charges are outrageous. too many passengers, few people at the counters

Cons: "people completely ignore social distancing when boarding and deplaning. Not enough emphasis is made on this."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Salvador to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/29Mon
nonstopAvianca
1h 10mSAL-SJO
$103
7/29Mon
1 stopAvianca
9h 20mSAL-SJO
$106
5/1Wed
1 stopCopa Airlines
4h 59mSAL-SJO
$116
4/3Wed
1 stopCopa Airlines
14h 17mSAL-SJO
$123
3/27Wed
nonstopVolaris Costa Rica
1h 15mSAL-SJO
$137
3/29Fri
nonstopVolaris Costa Rica
1h 15mSAL-SJO
$148
4/6Sat
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
11h 45mSAL-SJO
$157
4/21Sun
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
11h 44mSAL-SJO
$172
4/3Wed
2 stops
15h 02mSAL-SJO
$229
3/25Mon
2 stops
24h 30mSAL-SJO
$248

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Last minute flights from San Salvador to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Salvador to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/22Fri
nonstopAvianca
1h 10mSAL-SJO
3/28Thu
nonstopAvianca
1h 15mSJO-SAL
$270
3/19Tue
nonstopAvianca
1h 10mSAL-SJO
3/26Tue
nonstopAvianca
1h 15mSJO-SAL
$333
3/19Tue
multi-stopAvianca
9h 20mSAL-SJO
3/26Tue
nonstopAvianca
1h 15mSJO-SAL
$335
3/19Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
14h 27mSAL-SJO
3/26Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
5h 22mSJO-SAL
$363
3/20Wed
multi-stop
5h 05mSAL-SJO
3/27Wed
multi-stop
11h 23mSJO-SAL
$393
3/20Wed
multi-stop
5h 05mSAL-SJO
3/27Wed
multi-stop
15h 10mSJO-SAL
$404
3/19Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 39mSAL-SJO
3/27Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 23mSJO-SAL
$607
3/19Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 39mSAL-SJO
3/27Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 18mSJO-SAL
$636
3/19Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 36mSAL-SJO
3/25Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 54mSJO-SAL
$881
3/23Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 26mSAL-SJO
3/26Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 49mSJO-SAL
$1,192

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San Salvador - San José Flights

Departure:

San Salvador (SAL)El Salvador

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - San Salvador

Cabin classes:

$2,143
$153

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