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$84 Find Cheap Flights from San José to San Salvador

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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

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to San Salvador.
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11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
9:00 am - 10:14 amSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
$137Volaris El Salvador
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Fri, May 9 - Fri, May 16
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
9:00 am - 10:14 amSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
$139Volaris El Salvador
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Sun, Apr 27 - Fri, May 2
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
9:00 am - 10:14 amSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
$141Volaris El Salvador
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Mon, Apr 21 - Fri, Apr 25
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
9:00 am - 10:14 amSAL-SJO
1h 14mnonstop
$142Volaris El Salvador
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Mon, May 5 - Fri, May 9
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
6:52 am - 12:03 amSAL-SJO
17h 11m1 stop
Fri, May 9 - Fri, May 16
11:15 am - 12:34 pmSJO-SAL
1h 19mnonstop
6:52 am - 12:03 amSAL-SJO
17h 11m1 stop
Sun, Apr 27 - Fri, May 2
6:10 am - 10:50 amSJO-SAL
4h 40m1 stop
5:45 pm - 9:50 pmSAL-SJO
4h 05m1 stop
$152Avianca
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Thu, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 27
4:50 pm - 9:00 pmSJO-SAL
4h 10m1 stop
5:45 pm - 11:15 pmSAL-SJO
5h 30m1 stop
$153Avianca
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Wed, Mar 26 - Wed, Apr 2
10:57 am - 8:23 pmSJO-SAL
9h 26m1 stop
5:00 am - 9:59 amSAL-SJO
4h 59m1 stop
$186Copa Airlines
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Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11
4:10 am - 9:18 amSJO-SAL
5h 08m1 stop
8:30 am - 12:56 pmSAL-SJO
4h 26m1 stop
$204Copa Airlines
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Fri, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 23

Flights from San José to San Salvador - Travel Insights & Trends

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 July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $215 and $211 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 $286, 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

$84
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 $84 for a one-way ticket and $137 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: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Iberia, 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 7.6, 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.

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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 $186 or less one-way and $207 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, Volaris El Salvador, +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

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

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Direct returns

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

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

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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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1413 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

8.0 Excellentsusan, Mar 2025SJO - PTY
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Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

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

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

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

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

Biggest issue was that they only had two restrooms in the back of the aircraft. Too many people for only two restrooms. The trash was overflowing and there was paper on the floor too. Long lines in the isle to use it. Food was also a bit meh. They don’t offer snacks with drinks, so you might want to buy a snack to hold you off on a longer trip, since the meals are very small.

It was first time fling in copa airline. In general I am satisfied except bag size. I got a email from copa with 17-10-6 for carry on bag. In airport the check in show 22-14-10 . However that mistake means $100,00 in over cost.

Not being in the back row and having to pay for a better seat

On the trip to Rosario, we raw dogged it for 7 hours. No wifi, no charging outlets, Gilbert girls on every third row monitor with no audio. It was better on the return flight—at least we had screens and earplugs.

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

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.

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!!!!

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

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.

They charged me $120 to check one bag and then charged me another $120 for a carryon. Ridiculous!

Horrible. I have been trying to speak to a representative to know why I was over charged but I get redirected to AI Vianca everytime with no results. Is there an agency that oversees airline gouging? I will never fly or recommend Avianca to anyone not that you care.

Avíanca now has cero entertainment, food and even water for their travels in economy. We spend all 6 or more hours ignored or we are offered products to buy using only credit card .

Charging for WATER on a SIX hour flight in repugnant. Enough said!

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 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.

Stood inside the plane for more than an hour before take off

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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