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

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

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Salvador to San José.
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7:36 am - 8:52 amSAL-SJO
1h 16mnonstop
9:51 am - 11:08 amSJO-SAL
1h 17mnonstop
$184Volaris El Salvador
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
7:36 am - 8:52 amSAL-SJO
1h 16mnonstop
9:51 am - 11:08 amSJO-SAL
1h 17mnonstop
$185Volaris El Salvador
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Fri, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 21
7:36 am - 8:52 amSAL-SJO
1h 16mnonstop
9:51 am - 11:08 amSJO-SAL
1h 17mnonstop
$187Volaris El Salvador
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Fri, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 7
7:36 am - 8:52 amSAL-SJO
1h 16mnonstop
9:51 am - 11:08 amSJO-SAL
1h 17mnonstop
$188Volaris El Salvador
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Fri, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 14
6:50 am - 12:03 amSAL-SJO
17h 13m1 stop
9:51 am - 11:08 amSJO-SAL
1h 17mnonstop
Fri, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 7
6:52 am - 12:03 amSAL-SJO
17h 11m1 stop
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Fri, Mar 28 - Mon, Mar 31
5:01 am - 1:11 pmSAL-SJO
8h 10m1 stop
5:21 pm - 10:10 pmSJO-SAL
4h 49m1 stop
$210Copa Airlines
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Fri, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 10
5:01 am - 10:01 amSAL-SJO
5h 00m1 stop
10:56 am - 10:10 pmSJO-SAL
11h 14m1 stop
$222Copa Airlines
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Wed, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 26
10:05 pm - 11:20 pmSAL-SJO
1h 15mnonstop
10:15 am - 4:35 pmSJO-SAL
6h 20m1 stop
$283Avianca
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Thu, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 14
12:20 pm - 1:35 pmSAL-SJO
1h 15mnonstop
5:05 am - 6:25 amSJO-SAL
1h 20mnonstop
$284Avianca
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Thu, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 14

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 round-trip flights from San Salvador to San José 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 Monday. On your return trip to San Salvador, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Salvador to San José, 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 Salvador to San José is September, where tickets cost $162 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $235 and $235 respectively.

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

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 $180, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Salvador to San José, 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 Salvador to San José, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$95
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from San Salvador to San José

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
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 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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Salvador to San José was $95 for a one-way ticket and $184 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, Delta, and Alaska Airlines 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, Copa Airlines or Volaris El Salvador?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Salvador to San José are Copa Airlines and Volaris El Salvador. With an average price for the route of $234 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 $182 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $98 or less one-way and $188 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 direct from San Salvador to San José?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 5 airlines serving from San Salvador to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Salvador to San José. 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 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 80 reviews
5.2Entertainment
5.8Food
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
7.8Boarding
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

The plane doesn’t have screens but you can use your decide for entertainment. Pack a snack too since they don’t offer any, and the meal is pretty small and you will get hungry

I would enjoy a glass of wine on such a long flight.

Everything was smooth and crew was very polite and friendly.

Seemed roomier than most US domestic airlines and they served food.

it was great! Boarded on-time, reasonable leg room, pleasant staff, decent food. The only thing is we were directed to Terminal 2 when the gate was actually in Terminal 1. Smooth ride. Landed early. Got off plane easily and quickly.

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

Copa is one of the airlines with the best prices and super good service.

I was supposed to have a lay flat seat but they switched planes and there was only a chair

Copa crew is almost never great in terms of service.

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.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

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.

The connection time is too short to pass through customs and once you do clear customs the connecting flight is in another terminal that is not close.

Boarding, crew and food. Seats are too small Love Avianca

Almost we lost our connection from Bogota to Aruba 🥴 Because we get out late from the plane of Medellin

I was surprised that they didn’t offer drinks at least even though it was an international flight.

Same experience, very poor food, drinks or entertainment while flying. There are some products offered to buy but only using debit or credit cards . No friendly for seniors or people without cards.

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

They check you everything before entering to waiting room, if you have any liquid they take it away even if you buy it inside the airport, no recommend volaris, for mi know Alaska airline is better

They don’t give anything for free you have to pay for everything which it’s expected but at least give out water and a snack as a courtesy for flying with them.

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

The worst. Kayak sent notification at 2am and 10am regarding the delay. Then sends a notification an hour before original depart time that it will depart on time. I had to wait 8 hours at the airport. My family had to pay for lodging in Guadalajara where I was landing for pick up.

The flight was delayed an hour and a half, and they would not update the board on when the flight was supposed to take off. Once the plane arrived, they started the boarding process before the plane was even ready for the passengers so we had to wait another 45 minutes on the tarmac while we waited for the plane to be ready for us. In my opinion, there is no point in starting the boarding process when you are not ready to board the plane. This just causes a crowded gate with everyone from zone one and zone two standing up going nowhere.

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.

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.

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