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Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from £134

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
24 May — 31 May1
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 January or June, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 24 April 2026.

Fri 5/610:05
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop13h 32m
Copa Airlines
Sat 20/607:30
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 19/4£168
Fri 29/508:14
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop4h 27m
Copa Airlines
Tue 2/604:53
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 20/4£175
Thu 25/610:05
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop13h 32m
Copa Airlines
Sun 28/604:53
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 20/4£182
Mon 29/612:08
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop8h 26m
Copa Airlines
Mon 6/707:30
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 20/4£183
Sat 23/508:14
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop4h 27m
Copa Airlines
Sun 24/513:58
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop4h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 20/4£190
Wed 8/718:17
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 20m
Copa Airlines
Sun 12/704:54
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop8h 59m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 19/4£191
Wed 3/615:10
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Wed 10/622:25
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 19/4£194
Tue 5/519:45
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sat 9/507:30
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 19/4£194
Thu 14/515:10
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sun 7/610:10
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 21/4£195
Sat 2/510:05
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop13h 31m
Copa Airlines
Sat 9/504:55
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 19/4£196
Mon 4/510:05
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop10h 28m
Copa Airlines
Thu 7/507:30
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 21/4£199

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 24 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£168

One-way from

£134

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£182

Good round-trip deal

£206 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 5/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 26m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 24/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/6

10:05-20:34

1 stop10h 29m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/7

08:30-13:54

1 stop5h 24m

£168

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/8

10:03-23:34

1 stop13h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 18/8

04:54-18:24

1 stop13h 30m

£168

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

12:08-20:34

1 stop8h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 14/6

04:53-11:06

1 stop6h 13m

£168
Fastest return journey

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/8

18:17-23:34

1 stop5h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 25/8

08:30-13:51

1 stop5h 21m

£168

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/7

08:30-20:34

1 stop12h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 25/7

07:30-12:21

1 stop4h 51m

£168

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

05:50-12:41

1 stop6h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 14/5

07:30-19:01

1 stop11h 31m

£168

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/9

08:12-20:31

1 stop12h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 24/9

04:54-18:59

1 stop14h 05m

£168

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/6

08:14-12:42

1 stop4h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/6

04:53-11:06

1 stop6h 13m

£168

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

18:19-23:36

1 stop5h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 25/5

04:55-16:51

1 stop11h 56m

£168

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/6

12:08-20:34

1 stop8h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/6

07:30-14:04

1 stop6h 34m

£168

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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?

The best time to book flights from San José to San Salvador is 83 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 £137). Flying from San José to San Salvador in April is currently the most expensive (average of £182). 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 24 April 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 53% on airfare.

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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 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 10h 29m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £168. 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 (94%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José to San Salvador is £206. On average you can expect to pay £206. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for £275.

  • 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 £137). Flying from San José to San Salvador in April is currently the most expensive (average of £182). 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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