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Cheap flights from San José to San Salvador from £136

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£136

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£146

Good one-way deal

£79 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 27/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 19m total
  • San José to San Salvador
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 27/317:21SJO - SAL
1 stop6h 20mCopa Airlines
Sun 30/305:01SAL - SJO
1 stop4h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 21/2£136
Mon 11/805:05SJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Thu 14/822:20SAL - SJO
1 stop7h 38mAvianca
Deal found 21/2£213
Wed 16/413:18SJO - SAL
1 stop25h 22mAeromexico
Sun 20/415:55SAL - SJO
1 stop20h 04mAeromexico
Deal found 20/2£486
Tue 29/411:13SJO - SAL
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/515:30SAL - SJO
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£534

Find flights from San José to San Salvador within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

San José

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/3

17:21-23:41

1 stop6h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 30/3

05:01-10:00

1 stop4h 59m

£136

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/8

05:05-06:25

Nonstop1h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 14/8

22:20-05:58

1 stop7h 38m

£213

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/4

13:18-14:40

1 stop25h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 20/4

15:55-11:59

1 stop20h 04m

£486

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/4

11:13-20:17

1 stop9h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/5

15:30-12:26

1 stop20h 56m

£534

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/3

09:14-23:41

3 stops14h 27m

£147

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/5

08:25-20:05

2 stops11h 40m

£161

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/3

06:18-13:34

1 stop7h 16m

£921

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from San José to San Salvador

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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 14 February 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 52 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 21 February 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 10% 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SJO to SAL are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico and United Airlines 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

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.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

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.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,760 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

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.

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,431 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

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 5 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 23m.

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

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 £136 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Aeromexico, starting at £213 and £486 round-trip. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 £147 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from £161 and Aeromexico from £921 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 (98%), Avianca Costa Rica (92%) and Avianca (91%).

  • 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 £66. On average you can expect to pay £85. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for £181.

  • 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£120Average£183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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