SJO - SAL

$77 Find Cheap Flights from San José to San Salvador

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to San Salvador departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to San Salvador

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to San Salvador, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to San Salvador, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Cheap Flight Deals from San José to San Salvador (SJO-SAL)

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

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to San Salvador.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.
Choose your dates
Volaris El Salvador Logo
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
12:13 pm - 1:27 pmSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
$146Volaris El Salvador
Find Deal
Mon, May 5 - Wed, May 21
Volaris El Salvador Logo
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
9:00 am - 10:14 amSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
$149Volaris El Salvador
Find Deal
Mon, May 26 - Mon, Jun 9
 Logo
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
 Logo
6:52 am - 12:03 amSAL-SJO
17h 11m1 stop
Sun, May 11 - Fri, May 16
 Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
 Logo
5:30 am - 6:44 amSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
Tue, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 1
 Logo
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
 Logo
6:52 am - 11:17 pmSAL-SJO
16h 25m1 stop
Mon, May 26 - Mon, Jun 9
Avianca Logo
4:45 pm - 6:05 pmSJO-SAL
1h 20mnonstop
Avianca Logo
7:30 am - 1:45 pmSAL-SJO
6h 15m1 stop
$172Avianca
Find Deal
Fri, May 2 - Sat, May 3
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 4:25 pmSJO-SAL
1h 20mnonstop
Avianca Logo
10:20 pm - 9:20 amSAL-SJO
11h 00m1 stop
$194Avianca
Find Deal
Fri, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 22
Copa Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 12:41 pmSJO-SAL
4h 32m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:20 pmSAL-SJO
8h 20m1 stop
$204Copa Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, May 2 - Mon, May 5
Copa Airlines Logo
8:46 am - 8:23 pmSJO-SAL
11h 37m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 1:20 pmSAL-SJO
4h 50m1 stop
$206Copa Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 28
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 8:17 pmSJO-SAL
12h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:37 pmSAL-SJO
13h 37m1 stop
$514United Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to San Salvador flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to San Salvador 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 José to San Salvador?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to San Salvador clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to San Salvador, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Salvador, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to San Salvador, 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 José to San Salvador is September, where tickets cost $148 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $214 and $209 respectively.

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

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 $264, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to San Salvador, 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 José to San Salvador, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$77
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from San José to San Salvador

When to book flights from San José to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to San Salvador 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 José to San Salvador

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to San Salvador?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to San Salvador was $77 for a one-way ticket and $146 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and San Salvador?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to San Salvador?

    On your way to San Salvador, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to San Salvador?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to San Salvador flight route: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Iberia, Delta, Air Canada, and JetBlue.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to San Salvador?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to San Salvador flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to San Salvador?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and San Salvador, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to San Salvador?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to San Salvador on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to San Salvador, Copa Airlines or Volaris El Salvador?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to San Salvador are Copa Airlines and Volaris El Salvador. With an average price for the route of $209 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Volaris El Salvador is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $166 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to San Salvador?

    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 José to San Salvador.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to San Salvador?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Salvador from San José 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 José to San Salvador?

    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 Salvador with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and SAL 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 José to San Salvador?

    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 Salvador from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $166 or less one-way and $211 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to San Salvador?

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

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Tuesday

Avianca, Iberia

Avianca, Iberia

Wednesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 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, +2 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +3 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Avianca, Iberia, Volaris Costa Rica, +1 more

Avianca, Iberia, +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

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 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

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

Top 4 airlines serving from San José to San Salvador

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to San Salvador. 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 José to San Salvador? 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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1408 reviews
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2025LAX - PTY
Read more Copa Airlines reviews

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

No headphones given for inflight entertainment. I missed my flight from the previous day and the customer service agent tried to extort an additional $100.00 US from me for missing my flight. Really?!

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Horrible food. No wine or any other alcohol is served on the flight. Water is not served often and they refused when I asked for water in two cups. On the other hand, both going and coming back flights were on time.

Seats are getting smaller and smaller...and as hard as a rock , mediocre entertainment

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

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

COP 7,000 for a cup of mediocre coffee. I thought I was on Spirit Airlines for a minute. Otherwise the flight was fine. Nothing exceptional to report.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

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

Better communication about delayed flight. I am thankful for a small credit for late flight.

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.

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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San José to San Salvador

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car rentals and package deals with KAYAK.