SJO - SAL

$71 Find Cheap Flights from San José to San Salvador

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

Cheapest round-trip
$138
Overall average: $197
Volaris El Salvador
Sun 2/1Wed 2/4
SJO - SAL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$71
Typical prices: $101-$167
Volaris Costa Rica
Thu 2/19
SJO - SAL • Non-stop
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Volaris El Salvador
Cheapest • from $138 (round-trip)
Volaris Costa Rica
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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When to book
10 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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June
Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to San Salvador (SJO-SAL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to San Salvador 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to San Salvador

Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 4
Volaris El Salvador Logo
4:17 pm - 5:36 pm
SJO
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SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
12:37 pm - 1:57 pm
SAL
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SJO
1h 20mnonstop
$138Volaris El Salvador
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pm
SJO
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SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:05 pm - 8:25 pm
SAL
-
SJO
1h 20mnonstop
$141Volaris Costa Rica
Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pm
SJO
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SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:50 am
SAL
-
SJO
1h 20mnonstop
$156Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pm
SJO
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SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:50 am
SAL
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SJO
1h 20mnonstop
$158Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 9
Avianca Logo
12:40 pm - 8:55 pm
SJO
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SAL
8h 15m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:10 am - 11:25 am
SAL
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SJO
1h 15mnonstop
$161Avianca
Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pm
SJO
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SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:50 am
SAL
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SJO
1h 20mnonstop
$162Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pm
SJO
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SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:05 pm - 8:19 pm
SAL
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SJO
1h 14mnonstop
$163Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
Volaris El Salvador Logo
4:17 pm - 5:36 pm
SJO
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SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
5:30 am - 6:50 am
SAL
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SJO
1h 20mnonstop
$165Volaris El Salvador
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Volaris El Salvador Logo
2:50 pm - 4:09 pm
SJO
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SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
5:30 am - 6:50 am
SAL
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SJO
1h 20mnonstop
$168Volaris El Salvador
Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 22
Volaris El Salvador Logo
4:17 pm - 5:36 pm
SJO
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SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
12:43 pm - 1:57 pm
SAL
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SJO
1h 14mnonstop
$171Volaris El Salvador
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to San Salvador flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to San Salvador 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 José to San Salvador?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to San Salvador clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to San Salvador, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Salvador, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to San Salvador?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to San Salvador, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to San Salvador is June, where tickets cost $167 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $214 and $211 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to San Salvador?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $261 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to San Salvador?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to San Salvador, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to San Salvador, you should book around 10 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from San José to San Salvador

When to book flights from San José to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to San Salvador 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 José to San Salvador

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to San Salvador was $71 for a one-way ticket and $138 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to San Salvador?

    On your way to San Salvador, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to San Salvador flight route: Iberia, American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and San Salvador.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to San Salvador are Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $165 and an overall rating of 7.8, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $208 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 José to San Salvador.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Salvador from San José 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 José to San Salvador?

    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 Salvador with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and SAL 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 José to San Salvador?

    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 Salvador from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to San Salvador

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $169 or less one-way and $249 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to San Salvador?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Tuesday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, +1 more

Thursday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Friday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Saturday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Sunday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

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Direct returns

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Tuesday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Thursday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Friday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Saturday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Sunday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San José to San Salvador

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to San Salvador. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to San Salvador? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 79 reviews
8.3Crew
5.2Entertainment
5.9Food
7.5Comfort
7.9Boarding
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentHugo, Sep 2023
JFK - SAL
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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.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

The flight attendant smashed her beverage cart into my knee, causing significant amount of pain. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. No food or drink is offered unless you want to pay the ridiculous prices for it. The schedule of flying in the overnight hours is also very uncomfortable.

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

Luggage lost and nowhere to be found, no response from either airline regarding my bag

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