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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to San Salvador:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 6:23 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 9:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to San Salvador:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San José to San Salvador takes 1h 18m, covering 405 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San José to San Salvador range from $195 to $316, with an average of $255 over the past 12 months. Anything below $195 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $255 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $252 round-trip, compared to $286 via a layover through Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to San Salvador flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $293 to $1,998. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $299, which is 118% above the typical average for this route.

San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from San José to San Salvador usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to San Salvador route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

One-stop flights from San José to San Salvador most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 93% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from San José to San Salvador. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $247 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $259, a difference of $12.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between San José and San Salvador.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 28m, compared with 7h 13m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 11h 01m via Miami (MIA).

Among airlines operating San José to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.