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$88 Find Cheap Flights from San José to San Salvador

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Cheap Flight Deals from Juan Santamaria Intl to El Salvador Intl (SJO-SAL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to El Salvador Intl 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.

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

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to San Salvador.
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9:51 am - 11:08 amSJO-SAL
1h 17mnonstop
7:36 am - 8:52 amSAL-SJO
1h 16mnonstop
$169Volaris El Salvador
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Sun, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 16
4:50 pm - 8:15 pmSJO-SAL
3h 25m1 stop
5:45 pm - 10:55 pmSAL-SJO
5h 10m1 stop
$170Avianca
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Sun, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 23
4:40 pm - 9:00 pmSJO-SAL
4h 20m1 stop
10:05 pm - 9:20 amSAL-SJO
11h 15m1 stop
$171Avianca
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Thu, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 21
4:40 pm - 9:00 pmSJO-SAL
4h 20m1 stop
5:45 pm - 10:55 pmSAL-SJO
5h 10m1 stop
$172Avianca
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Tue, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 18
9:51 am - 11:08 amSJO-SAL
1h 17mnonstop
7:36 am - 8:52 amSAL-SJO
1h 16mnonstop
$193Volaris El Salvador
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Sun, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 13
4:09 am - 9:14 amSJO-SAL
5h 05m1 stop
5:01 am - 6:51 pmSAL-SJO
13h 50m1 stop
$199Copa Airlines
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Thu, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 4
10:15 am - 4:35 pmSJO-SAL
6h 20m1 stop
10:05 am - 11:15 amSAL-SJO
1h 10mnonstop
$201Avianca
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Fri, May 2 - Sat, May 3
4:09 am - 12:46 pmSJO-SAL
8h 37m1 stop
5:01 am - 10:01 amSAL-SJO
5h 00m1 stop
$205Copa Airlines
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Tue, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 16
1:08 pm - 1:34 pmSJO-SAL
24h 26m1 stop
2:37 pm - 11:36 pmSAL-SJO
8h 59m1 stop
$553Aeromexico
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Fri, Feb 21 - Fri, Feb 28
6:18 am - 1:34 pmSJO-SAL
7h 16m1 stop
2:37 pm - 11:36 pmSAL-SJO
8h 59m1 stop
$574Aeromexico
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Tue, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 6

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

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 Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Salvador, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday 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 September, where tickets cost $148 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $211 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.
No, with an average price for the route of $206, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$88
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $88 for a one-way ticket and $169 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: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Iberia, JetBlue, and Air Canada.

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

  • 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, Copa Airlines or Volaris El Salvador?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to San Salvador are Copa Airlines and Volaris El Salvador. With an average price for the route of $216 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Volaris El Salvador is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $166 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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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 $122 or less one-way and $219 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to San Salvador?

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

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 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, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +2 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

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Top 5 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 80 reviews
7.8Boarding
5.2Entertainment
7.5Comfort
5.8Food
8.2Crew
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 2023JFK - 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.

Seats are getting smaller and smaller...and as hard as a rock , mediocre entertainment

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

It was first time fling in copa airline. In general I am satisfied except bag size. I got a email from copa with 17-10-6 for carry on bag. In airport the check in show 22-14-10 . However that mistake means $100,00 in over cost.

On the trip to Rosario, we raw dogged it for 7 hours. No wifi, no charging outlets, Gilbert girls on every third row monitor with no audio. It was better on the return flight—at least we had screens and earplugs.

Have veg meal going forward . Other than e everything was excellent !!!

Boarding groups were called up in Spanish only. Luckily I know some of the language. They gave out grilled cheese sandwiches and a cup of fruit. I was very disappointed. I could only eat the cup of fruit because the only other option was vanilla pudding. The entertainment system and seating were great though.

Everything was smooth and crew was very polite and friendly.

I like that they served a mail, I’m not sure about the in-flight entertainment. I didn’t really check. staff helped me with my luggage. Smooth boarding smooth takeoff smooth flight

Just a minor inconvinient with weather delay! but not Copa's fault

So many hours of flying without salty food is a shame and the fact that they want to sell it to you seems like a rip-off

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

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

$120 for a carry on bag !!!!!! Insane. Back-breaking seats. Do not recline. Food service is a disgrace. They give only water and a salty snack. Everything else has a price.

Horrible. They canceled several flights and kept pushing us to different flights. We were 12 hours in the airport with no compensation and not even a single apology.

Fly was cancel on the las minute wiht out tell me

Better communication about delayed flight. I am thankful for a small credit for late flight.

Liked on time, rear entry and exit from plane Dislike the use of duct tape to repair seat rests

I got to where I needed to go quickly. There were no amenities. And the seats were painful.

They were only able to give me a seat and not my travel companion, she had to fly on a different airline. unacceptable

My experience was good. But it seems that every time I go on Volaris the plane is always full, not sure if because the price is cheaper. And the flight attendants kept hitting my shoulder every time they walked by the aisle with their food cart. I’m 6’4” so I barely fit in the seat next to the aisle. Plus the seat was defective. I had a hard time raising the lever where I rest my left arm. I tried calling the flight attendant 3 times if she could assist me but she was too busy talking in the back with her fellow flight attendants. Finally after 20 mins she looked my way and she too struggled to fix the problem but she finally raised it so I could get out of my seat.

Stood inside the plane for more than an hour before take off

I never got an email for checking in for my flight back to Los Angeles so I got to airport extra early to sort it. they changed the gate, and so I had to run to the other end of the airport. Their app is wonky. They are not on WhatsApp and I didn’t have cell service to call for help. I think they need to up their game with communicating.

When booking I was not made aware that my flight would be standby. I was told when checking my bags that I purchased standby tickets. Luckily there was enough room but an unpleasant experience to say the least.

Overall good flight. The flight attendants were annoying and unfriendly. They would ask me to grab someone else’s trash can just waiting until the person woke up or after the flight is done. It’s not my job to pick up someone else’s trash. Especially when it’s not easily reachable.

The reason we chose Volaris to fly from LAX to Mazatlan, Mexico was because of the DATES and TIMES for the NON-STOP flights. When those flights got Totally Changed that was UNACCEPTABLE ! ! ! Also, when my husband Died unexpectedly, the Only statement that Customer Service kept repeating was "they would only offer Credit on a future flight". REALLY?! Volaris was only going to offer CREDIT on another flight to a DEAD PERSON ! ! !

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