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$110+ 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 12/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Salvador to Costa Rica

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 December 12, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/105:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:37 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 1/194:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/10$176
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/1310:10 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sat 12/138:05 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$205
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/195:15 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop6h 00mAvianca
Sat 12/278:05 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$207
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/175:15 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop4h 35mAvianca
Sat 12/279:35 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$209
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/1612:15 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Wed 12/174:30 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$218
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/1112:15 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 25mAvianca
Thu 12/118:05 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$220
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/175:15 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop6h 00mAvianca
Wed 12/244:15 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$223
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 1/44:17 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/11$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 12/185:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 12/11$228
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/1710:10 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sat 12/208:05 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/1211:54 pmSAL - LIR
1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/158:35 amLIR - SAL
1 stop12h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,382

Find flight deals from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for El Salvador to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$135
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One-way from

$110
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$225

Good round-trip deal

$204 or less

Good one-way deal

$92 or less
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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El Salvador

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Route

Depart

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San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/31

12:20 pm-1:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/5

7:45 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$205

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/30

10:25 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

4:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$207

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/26

5:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

5:45 am-6:10 am

1 stop24h 25m

$208

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

10:10 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

4:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$217

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/24

4:57 am-9:59 am

1 stop5h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

10:04 am-8:33 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/17

5:02 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

10:08 am-11:37 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/3

5:02 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

11:01 am-11:37 pm

1 stop12h 36m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/21

5:03 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:08 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

5:02 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

6:08 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$227

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

5:03 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

11:01 am-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$227

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $88). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from El Salvador to Costa Rica in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 56% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from El Salvador to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from El Salvador to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their El Salvador to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between El Salvador and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for El Salvador to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on El Salvador to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Volaris El Salvador from El Salvador to Costa Rica. 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.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

5.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

5.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

5.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

5.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,480 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

5.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this El Salvador to Costa Rica flight route?

    The El Salvador to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 6 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 El Salvador to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica can take about 1h 10m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $205. The distance from El Salvador to Costa Rica is about 405 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $80. Volaris Costa Rica flights start at $81 while deals on Avianca start at $115 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $88). Flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica in August is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 4 airlines flying from El Salvador to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$103Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$104Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$154Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$180Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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