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$102+ 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sun 12/15:40 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Sun 12/87:50 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/21$178
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/104:59 amSAL - SJO
1 stop5h 01mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/123:06 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop5h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/19$191
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/299:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 17mVolaris
Wed 1/11:06 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 23mVolaris
Deal found 11/20$198
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/19:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 1/511:15 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/19$200
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/276:50 amSAL - SJO
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/297:50 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$217

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/23

9:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/26

1:06 pm-2:29 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$165

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/1

5:40 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/8

7:50 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$178

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 3/23

6:50 am-11:08 pm

1 stop16h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

3:05 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$189

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/8

9:30 am-6:51 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/10

3:06 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$191

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/29

9:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/1

1:06 pm-2:29 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$198

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/28

2:26 pm-12:59 am

1 stop10h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/5

1:57 am-1:31 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$411

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/14

9:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$102

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/4

10:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$103

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/2

4:59 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 01m

$121

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/31

6:10 pm-11:41 am

2 stops17h 31m

$269

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from SV0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 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 November 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Volaris El Salvador, Copa Airlines and Volaris 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
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

Avianca
7.0
Good
2,799 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,287 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,175 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

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 17 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, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $102. Avianca flights start at $103 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$92Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$128Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$142Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$157Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$190Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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