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Cheap Flights from San Salvador to San José (SAL-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Salvador to San José 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Salvador to San José

Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
Volaris El Salvador Logo
5:30 am - 6:44 amSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
4:17 pm - 5:36 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
$167Volaris El Salvador
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
Volaris El Salvador Logo
10:56 am - 12:10 pmSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
4:17 pm - 5:36 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
$169Volaris El Salvador
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:52 am - 11:58 pmSAL-SJO
17h 06m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
$175Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 16
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:05 pm - 8:19 pmSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
$181Volaris Costa Rica
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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:44 amSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
$183Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Avianca Logo
5:35 pm - 6:45 pmSAL-SJO
1h 10mnonstop
Avianca Logo
7:45 pm - 9:05 pmSJO-SAL
1h 20mnonstop
$189Avianca
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 3
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:05 pm - 8:19 pmSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
$194Volaris Costa Rica
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
Avianca Logo
5:35 pm - 6:45 pmSAL-SJO
1h 10mnonstop
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 4:30 pmSJO-SAL
1h 25mnonstop
$197Avianca
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Fri, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 19
Copa Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:59 amSAL-SJO
4h 59m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 8:40 pmSJO-SAL
12h 30m1 stop
$227Copa Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 12
Copa Airlines Logo
8:33 am - 7:07 pmSAL-SJO
10h 34m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:47 am - 11:39 pmSJO-SAL
14h 52m1 stop
$238Copa Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Volaris El Salvador
Cheapest • from $167 (round-trip)
Volaris Costa Rica
Best reviews • 7.8 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
+1
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+1
Cheapest round-trip
$167
Typical prices: $175-255
Volaris El Salvador
Fri 1/16Fri 1/23
SAL - SJO • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$169
Typical prices: $169-266
Volaris El Salvador
Thu 10/2Sun 10/5
SAL - SJO • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Salvador to San José flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

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 Saturday. 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 May, where tickets cost $178 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $220 and $213 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 $211, 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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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 $103 for a one-way ticket and $167 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, and American 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, Volaris Costa Rica or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Salvador to San José are Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $189 and an overall rating of 7.8, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $227 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

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 $113 or less one-way and $196 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Salvador to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Tuesday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Thursday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, +1 more

Friday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Saturday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Sunday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Tuesday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador, +1 more

Thursday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, +1 more

Friday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Saturday

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Sunday

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

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Reviews of the 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.
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7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 79 reviews
5.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
5.8Food
7.5Comfort
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.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

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

Usb plugs for charging your phone does not work in every flight. uncomfortable chairs even in higher categories.

The usb plugs for charging your phone didn’t work, the seats were coarse and hard. Not very comfortable. No inflight WiFi

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

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.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

The flight was delayed by two hours. I had paid for extended leg room. Due to the delay, the plane was different and I didn't end up having extended leg room. I finally was able to reach Volaris on Whats App and they gave me an airline credit. I wanted a refund to the credit card since I hardly ever fly Volaris. Other than that, it was a very comfortable flight.

In Mexico charges too much for my luggage and I ask for help and nothing one lady she just disappeared 😡😡😡😡😡never going to fly there

Confusion over extra fees. Held up on ramp during boarding. Thin seat cushion. Minimal leg room.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

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

Terrible. And they charged over $400 just for luggage. And threatened that I would loose my flight if I didn’t pay. So I didn’t have another choice but to pay.

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.

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