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Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from £138

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
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 March, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 29 July 2026.

Thu 20/817:55
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop5h 39m
Copa Airlines
Sun 23/808:30
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop22h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 29/7£199
Tue 25/819:45
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Sat 29/817:40
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 26/7£200
Fri 11/908:12
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop4h 27m
Copa Airlines
Wed 16/913:59
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/7£207
Sat 31/1019:50
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Sun 1/1110:10
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 29/7£214
Thu 29/1017:55
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop18h 45m
Copa Airlines
Mon 2/1107:30
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 29/7£216
Wed 18/1119:50
SJO
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Fri 20/1112:15
SAL
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 27/7£230
Sat 26/1214:53
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop8h 45m
Copa Airlines
Wed 30/1207:30
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 29/7£231
Tue 15/908:12
SJO
-
SAL
1 stop4h 27m
Copa Airlines
Sun 20/908:30
SAL
-
SJO
1 stop22h 56m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/7£232

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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£199

One-way from

£138

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£231
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 21/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 43m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 10/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 21/8

04:08-20:31

1 stop16h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 25/8

13:59-08:19

1 stop18h 20m

£199

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/8

08:12-20:31

1 stop12h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 30/8

08:30-07:10

1 stop22h 40m

£199

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

17:55-23:35

1 stop5h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 26/10

13:43-08:19

1 stop18h 36m

£199

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/8

08:12-20:31

1 stop12h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 19/8

08:30-18:24

1 stop9h 54m

£199

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/8

12:05-20:31

1 stop8h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/9

13:59-10:58

1 stop20h 59m

£199

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/8

04:08-20:31

1 stop16h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 23/8

08:30-07:10

1 stop22h 40m

£199

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/8

04:08-20:31

1 stop16h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 23/8

08:30-07:10

1 stop22h 40m

£199
Fastest return journey

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/8

18:17-23:34

1 stop5h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 22/8

04:54-10:58

1 stop6h 04m

£199

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/8

17:55-12:39

1 stop18h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 22/9

13:59-18:59

1 stop5h 00m

£199

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/8

17:55-23:34

1 stop5h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/9

13:59-10:58

1 stop20h 59m

£199

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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 46 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 £141). Flying from San José to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of £231). 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 29 July 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 80% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to San Salvador?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to San Salvador flights typically cost between £155 and £231 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £199 on Copa Airlines (20 Aug–27 Aug).

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 2 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 12h 19m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £199. 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 Air Canada (98%), Avianca Costa Rica (96%) and Avianca (93%).

  • 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 £141). Flying from San José to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of £231). 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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