Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to San Salvador?

Flights from San Jose to San Salvador usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to San Salvador?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Jose to San Salvador.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to San Salvador pass through?

One-stop flights from San Jose to San Salvador most commonly connect through: • Los Angeles (LAX) - 70% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to San Salvador?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from San Jose to San Salvador. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $452 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $948, a difference of $496. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Jose to San Salvador?

A nonstop flight from San Jose to San Salvador takes 00m, covering 2,609 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to San Salvador?

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.

Have flight prices from San Jose to San Salvador changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $603 to $4,897. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Jose to San Salvador looking right now?

One-way fares from San Jose to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $363, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to San Salvador?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 24m, compared with 13h 30m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 18h 29m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between San Jose and San Salvador?

San Salvador is 1 hour ahead of San Jose (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL)?

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 • Hertz • Sixt • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to San Salvador flight?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to San Salvador range from $444 to $790, with an average of $658 over the past 12 months. Anything below $444 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose to San Salvador?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to San Salvador typically range from $444 to $790. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $603, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to San Salvador?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to San Salvador. It’s 32% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 44% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to San Salvador?

American Airlines ($603) and United Airlines ($639) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to San Salvador according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Jose to San Salvador?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most popular layover for the San Jose to San Salvador route. 70% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LAX.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Jose to San Salvador?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $571. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Jose to San Salvador which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to San Salvador layovers at 7h 17m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$603

Typical prices: $444-$790

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Fri 2/9Fri 2/16

SJC - SAL • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

$328

Typical prices: $178-$345

Multiple Airlines

Fri 12/7

SJC - SAL • 3 stops

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There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and San Salvador. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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May

Cheapest • 42% price drop

August

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Los Angeles (LAX)

Cheapest • Avg $571 (round-trip)

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)

Shortest trip • 11h 24m (one-way)

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

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

4:20 pm - 1:05 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

4:00 pm - 11:05 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

21h 05m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$603American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

4:20 pm - 1:05 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

2:44 pm - 11:05 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

22h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$614American Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 25

9:00 am - 9:19 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

10h 19m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:40 pm - 9:11 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

30h 31m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$639United Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 23

9:00 am - 5:50 amSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

3:00 am - 1:36 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

36h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$670United Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 24

4:00 pm - 1:19 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

19h 19m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:55 am - 1:26 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

32h 31m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$673United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

4:10 pm - 1:19 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

19h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:40 pm - 9:08 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

30h 28m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$677United Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

3:12 pm - 2:06 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

20h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:44 pm - 10:10 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$680American Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 28

1:04 pm - 5:50 amSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

38h 46m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

3:00 am - 9:11 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

20h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$681United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24

4:10 pm - 9:19 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

27h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:40 pm - 1:18 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

22h 38m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$684United Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 8

1:04 pm - 1:19 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

22h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:40 pm - 9:11 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

30h 31m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$688Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Jose to San Salvador

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

8:45 am - 4:50 amSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

19h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

1:50 pm - 9:39 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

20h 49m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$737United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

12:02 pm - 11:24 amSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

22h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

1:43 pm - 10:08 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$759American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

8:45 am - 8:49 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 04m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:40 pm - 1:11 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

22h 31m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$787Azul

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 10

6:35 pm - 12:15 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

16h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:00 am - 8:48 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

15h 48m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$791Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

5:21 pm - 2:10 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

19h 49m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez

7:30 am - 9:47 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 17m3 stops San José Juan Santamaria Intl Mexico City Benito Juarez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$1,052Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

8:45 am - 4:50 amSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

19h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

3:40 pm - 1:11 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

22h 31m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$1,135Copa Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

5:21 pm - 2:10 pmSJC San Jose-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

43h 49m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Mexico City Benito Juarez

7:30 am - 9:47 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJC San Jose

27h 17m3 stops San José Juan Santamaria Intl Mexico City Benito Juarez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$1,249Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to San Salvador flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose to San Salvador? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose to San Salvador departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to San Salvador?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to San Salvador. It’s 32% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 44% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to San Salvador?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Jose to San Salvador.
How long is a flight from San Jose to San Salvador?
A nonstop flight from San Jose to San Salvador takes 00m, covering 2,609 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to San Salvador?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to San Salvador flight?
Round-trip flights from San Jose to San Salvador range from $444 to $790, with an average of $658 over the past 12 months. Anything below $444 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Jose to San Salvador changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $603 to $4,897. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Jose to San Salvador looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $363, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL)?
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
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to San Salvador?
Flights from San Jose to San Salvador usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to San Salvador pass through?
One-stop flights from San Jose to San Salvador most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to San Salvador?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from San Jose to San Salvador. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $452 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $948, a difference of $496.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to San Salvador?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 24m, compared with 13h 30m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 18h 29m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between San Jose and San Salvador?
San Salvador is 1 hour ahead of San Jose (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average $452, about $496 less than Wednesday fares (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to San Salvador trip for May. Fares historically average $382 round-trip in that month - typically $1,587 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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