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Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from £73

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£152

One-way from

£73

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£150
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 17/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 17m total
  • San José to San Salvador
Volaris El Salvador
  • Volaris El Salvador
  • 28/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 23m total
  • San José to San Salvador
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 23/106:05SJO - SAL
1 stop5h 15mAvianca
Sun 9/217:45SAL - SJO
1 stop5h 10mAvianca
Deal found 17/1£130
Mon 17/217:21SJO - SAL
1 stop4h 49mCopa Airlines
Mon 24/205:01SAL - SJO
1 stop7h 56mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/1£152
Thu 13/213:08SJO - SAL
1 stop24h 26mAeromexico
Thu 20/214:37SAL - SJO
1 stop8h 59mAeromexico
Deal found 16/1£452
Fri 9/507:55SJO - SAL
1 stop12h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/502:00SAL - SJO
1 stop27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£809

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San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

04:09-12:46

1 stop8h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/2

08:30-13:12

1 stop4h 42m

£157

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/1

06:10-16:30

1 stop10h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 31/1

22:05-09:20

1 stop11h 15m

£170

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/2

13:08-13:34

1 stop24h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 20/2

14:37-23:36

1 stop8h 59m

£452

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

07:55-20:17

1 stop12h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 15/5

02:00-05:30

1 stop27h 30m

£809

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/2

11:15-12:38

Nonstop1h 23m

£73

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/3

11:15-12:38

Nonstop1h 23m

£91

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/3

05:30-14:37

1 stop9h 07m

£100

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/2

19:50-21:05

Nonstop1h 15m

£121

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/2

09:14-22:10

3 stops12h 56m

£158

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/2

12:35-21:19

1 stop8h 44m

£835

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Deals found on 16/1

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Travel insights for flights from San José to San Salvador

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to San Salvador including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province 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 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to San Salvador is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SJO to SAL are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 330.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Salvador. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Salvador. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Avianca and Aeromexico from San José to San Salvador to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.7
Good
1,660 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

7.7
Good
1,660 reviews
7.7
Good
1,660 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
7.7
Good
1,660 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
7.7
Good
1,660 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

6.9
Okay
2,573 reviews
7.7
Good
1,660 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to San Salvador?

    You will need to book a flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl if you want to fly from San José to San Salvador. At least 1 airline has flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to El Salvador Intl (SAL) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to San Salvador from the San José airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SJO to SAL to be around 1h 20m.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to San Salvador round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to San Salvador is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £152 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Aeromexico, starting at £170 and £452 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to San Salvador one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £73 on Volaris El Salvador. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris Costa Rica from £91 and Avianca from £121 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to San Salvador are Air Canada (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (88%) and Avianca (87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to San Salvador is £73. On average you can expect to pay £153. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for £284.

  • 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.

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AviancaCheapest£121Average£189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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