Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from £155
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 Tuesday or Thursday 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 12 December 2025.
Mon 29/1209:35SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Mon 29/1217:35SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/12£164
Thu 11/1217:53SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 46mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/1205:00SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Wed 31/1218:07SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 32mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/108:36SAL - SJO
1 stop5h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£179
Wed 31/1214:19SJO - SAL
1 stop6h 16mCopa Airlines
Fri 2/105:03SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£187
Thu 18/1206:15SJO - SAL
1 stop14h 20mCopa Airlines
Sun 28/1205:00SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£188
Thu 25/1217:53SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 46mCopa Airlines
Tue 13/108:36SAL - SJO
1 stop5h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/12£195
Wed 17/1214:53SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 42mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/107:30SAL - SJO
1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/12£203
Thu 18/1206:15SJO - SAL
1 stop14h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/1205:00SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£204
Thu 25/1209:35SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Mon 29/1222:25SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/12£211
Mon 15/1208:10SJO - SAL
1 stop12h 25mCopa Airlines
Sat 20/1205:00SAL - SJO
1 stop11h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£221
Best flights from San José to San Salvador
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to San Salvador that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Fri 6/317:51SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 46mCopa Airlines
Fri 13/305:02SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Mon 4/518:19SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 17mCopa Airlines
Thu 4/607:30SAL - SJO
1 stop9h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Fri 1/511:02SJO - SAL
1 stop12h 34mCopa Airlines
Sun 3/504:53SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Tue 10/214:54SJO - SAL
1 stop8h 43mCopa Airlines
Fri 13/205:02SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Thu 5/210:08SJO - SAL
1 stop13h 29mCopa Airlines
Thu 12/207:30SAL - SJO
1 stop11h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Sat 24/110:08SJO - SAL
1 stop10h 30mCopa Airlines
Thu 29/105:03SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Fri 23/117:56SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 40mCopa Airlines
Wed 28/105:03SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Sun 31/511:02SJO - SAL
1 stop12h 34mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/604:53SAL - SJO
1 stop5h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Wed 7/114:54SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 44mCopa Airlines
Wed 21/108:36SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Thu 12/317:51SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 46mCopa Airlines
Tue 17/305:02SAL - SJO
1 stop11h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Sat 14/210:08SJO - SAL
1 stop13h 29mCopa Airlines
Tue 17/205:02SAL - SJO
1 stop8h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Fri 23/117:56SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 40mCopa Airlines
Tue 3/205:02SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£171
Direct flights from San José to San Salvador
Explore direct flight options from San José to San Salvador based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Thu 8/115:05SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Sun 11/122:25SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/12£155
Mon 29/1209:35SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Mon 29/1217:35SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/12£164
Thu 25/1209:35SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Mon 29/1222:25SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/12£211
Last-minute flights from San José to San Salvador
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to San Salvador. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 11/1217:53SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 46mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/1205:00SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£205
Wed 17/1214:53SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 42mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/107:30SAL - SJO
1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/12£203
Thu 18/1206:15SJO - SAL
1 stop14h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/1205:00SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£204
Mon 29/1209:35SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Mon 29/1217:35SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/12£164
Wed 31/1208:47SJO - SAL
1 stop14h 52mCopa Airlines
Mon 5/105:03SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/12£187
Thu 8/115:05SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Sun 11/122:25SAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/12£155
Fri 9/118:08SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 28mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/105:03SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£188
Sun 11/114:54SJO - SAL
1 stop8h 42mCopa Airlines
Tue 13/114:04SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£202
Mon 12/118:08SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 28mCopa Airlines
Sat 17/105:03SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£195
Tue 13/117:56SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 40mCopa Airlines
Sat 17/107:30SAL - SJO
1 stop14h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/12£179
Fri 23/117:56SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 40mCopa Airlines
Wed 28/105:03SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£171
Thu 29/118:08SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 28mCopa Airlines
Mon 2/213:45SAL - SJO
1 stop5h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£194
One-way flights from San José to San Salvador
Search for one-way flight options from San José to San Salvador. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Thu 1/109:17SJO - SAL
2 stops14h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£165
Mon 20/409:17SJO - SAL
3 stops14h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£184
Fri 9/109:17SJO - SAL
3 stops14h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£240
Fri 30/109:17SJO - SAL
3 stops14h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£276
Fri 27/309:17SJO - SAL
3 stops14h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£379
Fri 3/409:17SJO - SAL
3 stops14h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£441
Mon 5/109:17SJO - SAL
3 stops14h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/12£1,181
Mon 22/1209:17SJO - SAL
3 stops14h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/12£1,379
Find flight deals from 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 12 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 6/3
17:51-23:37
1 stop5h 46m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 13/3
05:02-09:59
1 stop4h 57m
£171
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 4/5
18:19-23:36
1 stop5h 17m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 4/6
07:30-16:51
1 stop9h 21m
£171
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 1/5
11:02-23:36
1 stop12h 34m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sun 3/5
04:53-09:06
1 stop4h 13m
£171
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 10/2
14:54-23:37
1 stop8h 43m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 13/2
05:02-10:00
1 stop4h 58m
£171
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/2
10:08-23:37
1 stop13h 29m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 12/2
07:30-18:56
1 stop11h 26m
£171
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 24/1
10:08-20:38
1 stop10h 30m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 29/1
05:03-10:00
1 stop4h 57m
£171
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 23/1
17:56-23:36
1 stop5h 40m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 28/1
05:03-10:00
1 stop4h 57m
£171
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 31/5
11:02-23:36
1 stop12h 34m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sat 6/6
04:53-10:00
1 stop5h 07m
£171
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 7/1
14:54-20:38
1 stop5h 44m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 21/1
08:36-13:22
1 stop4h 46m
£171
San JoséSan Salvador
SJO - SAL
SJOSAL
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 12/3
17:51-23:37
1 stop5h 46m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 17/3
05:02-16:47
1 stop11h 45m
£171
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Best time to book a flight from San José to San Salvador
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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 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from San José to San Salvador is 56 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 £65). Flying from San José to San Salvador in October is currently the most expensive (average of £114). 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 12 December 2025.
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 49% on airfare.
Weekly flight availability from San José to San Salvador
Explore weekly flight availability from San José to San Salvador. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
The most flights from SJO to SAL are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from San José to San Salvador delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between San José and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to San Salvador flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to San Salvador flights?
Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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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 15 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 1h 25m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £155. The distance from San José to San Salvador is about 405 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 Air Canada (98%), Avianca Costa Rica (95%) and Iberia (95%).
What are the cheapest flights from San José to San Salvador?
The cheapest flight price from San José to San Salvador is £108. On average you can expect to pay £119. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for £233.
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 £65). Flying from San José to San Salvador in October is currently the most expensive (average of £114). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from San José. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
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