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$116+ Cheap flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica

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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
janv. 26 — févr. 21
dim. 1/26
dim. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from El Salvador (SV0) to Costa Rica (CR0). 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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$182
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$116
(Mytrip)

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$190 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
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Cheapest flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Salvador to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 4/187:36 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 16mVolaris El Salvador
lun. 4/219:51 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/20$182
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/78:30 amSAL - SJO
1 stop4h 26mCopa Airlines
dim. 3/92:28 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop5h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/21$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 4/276:50 amSAL - SJO
1 stop16h 27mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/129:51 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$233
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/217:30 amSAL - SJO
1 stop6h 15mAvianca
ven. 3/217:50 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 2/146:55 amSAL - LIR
1 stop11h 02mUnited Airlines
lun. 2/178:50 amLIR - SAL
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$865

Find flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 21, 2025.

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San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

ven. 4/18

7:36 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/21

9:51 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$182

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

ven. 3/7

8:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop4h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 3/9

2:28 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$222

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dim. 4/27

6:50 am-11:17 pm

1 stop16h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 5/12

9:51 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$233

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

ven. 3/21

7:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 3/21

7:50 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$285

San SalvadorLiberia

SAL - LIR

SALLIR

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

ven. 2/14

6:55 am-5:57 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Liberia

lun. 2/17

8:50 am-9:19 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$865

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

ven. 3/21

9:00 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$116

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sam. 3/1

9:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$117

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jeu. 2/6

8:30 am-12:57 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$121

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 1/27

6:50 am-11:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$149

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 1/27

10:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$161

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Best time to book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from El Salvador with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 SV to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from El Salvador to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janvier 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from El Salvador to Costa Rica. 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 janvier 21, 2025.

The most flights from SV0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated janvier 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from El Salvador to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Lots of leg room, and I was in a regular seat! Food was good.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Lots of leg room, and I was in a regular seat! Food was good.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Lots of leg room, and I was in a regular seat! Food was good.

Avianca
6.9
Okay
2,579 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Lots of leg room, and I was in a regular seat! Food was good.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,115 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Lots of leg room, and I was in a regular seat! Food was good.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from El Salvador to Costa Rica. 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 El Salvador to Costa Rica flight route?

    The El Salvador to Costa Rica 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from El Salvador to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris El Salvador, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $116. Volaris Costa Rica flights start at $117 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $121 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on El Salvador to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Salvador to Costa Rica 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 El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$115Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$117Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$128Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$158Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$190Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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