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

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 8:46 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 11:41 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 16m.

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

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to San José takes 1h 16m, 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 Salvador to San José range from $188 to $326, with an average of $242 over the past 12 months. Anything below $188 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $242 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $235 round-trip, compared to $266 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to San José flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon 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 $372 to $2,241. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $339, which is 121% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

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

Morning 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 Salvador to San José route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 97% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from San Salvador to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $221 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $259, a difference of $38.

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 Salvador and San José.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 19m, compared with 10h 47m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 10h 48m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Salvador to San José 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.