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Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from £72

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San José to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Wed 11/314:50
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Volaris El Salvador
Wed 18/312:43
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/3£118
Tue 7/417:00
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/405:30
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3£123
Mon 16/316:17
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/319:05
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£125
Sat 14/317:00
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/312:43
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£126
Thu 12/317:00
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/305:30
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£130
Tue 17/317:00
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 21/319:05
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/3£136
Mon 6/416:17
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/419:05
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£139
Tue 24/317:00
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 7/419:05
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 14m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 10/3£145
Mon 6/416:17
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/419:05
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£148
Tue 17/317:00
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 24/319:05
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/3£149
Wed 11/314:50
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/306:52
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop16h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£151

Find flight deals from San José to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£118

One-way from

£72

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£150

Good round-trip deal

£283 or less

Good one-way deal

£125 or less
Volaris El Salvador
  • Volaris El Salvador
  • 6/4-10/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 33m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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  • 21/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 19m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to San Salvador that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

14:50-23:36

1 stop8h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/6

04:53-13:53

1 stop9h 00m

£170

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/7

10:03-20:34

1 stop10h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 21/7

08:30-13:53

1 stop5h 23m

£170

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

08:14-20:33

1 stop12h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/5

04:53-19:01

1 stop14h 08m

£170

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

17:56-23:36

1 stop5h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/5

04:53-10:00

1 stop5h 07m

£170

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

17:56-23:36

1 stop5h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 29/4

04:57-16:50

1 stop11h 53m

£170

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

18:19-23:36

1 stop5h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 28/5

07:30-16:51

1 stop9h 21m

£170

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

08:13-23:36

1 stop15h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 16/4

04:57-18:25

1 stop13h 28m

£170

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/4

18:19-23:36

1 stop5h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/5

04:53-10:00

1 stop5h 07m

£170

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

10:04-20:33

1 stop10h 29m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 25/4

04:57-09:59

1 stop5h 02m

£178

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

08:13-20:33

1 stop12h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 13/4

04:57-13:52

1 stop8h 55m

£178

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Best time to book a flight from San José to San Salvador

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from San José to San Salvador is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to San Salvador?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Salvador (average of £84). Flying from San José to San Salvador in October is currently the most expensive (average of £115). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 March 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José to San Salvador is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 64% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to San Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this San José to San Salvador flight route?

    The San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight path was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San José to San Salvador?

    A quick flight from San José to San Salvador can take about 8h 46m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £170. The distance from San José to San Salvador is about 405 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José to San Salvador?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José to San Salvador are Volaris Costa Rica (100%), Air Canada (98%) and Avianca Costa Rica (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to San Salvador?

    The cheapest flight price from San José to San Salvador is £96. On average you can expect to pay £327. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for £196.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to San Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to San Salvador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to San Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to San Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to San Salvador by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Salvador (average of £84). Flying from San José to San Salvador in October is currently the most expensive (average of £115). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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