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$88+ 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 March 31, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$164
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$88
(OneTravel)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$211

Good round-trip deal

$231 or less

Good one-way deal

$104 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 March 31, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/66:52 amSAL - SJO
1 stop17h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/911:15 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/69:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 6/911:15 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/31$161
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/2810:05 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Sat 5/108:00 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$220
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/288:30 amSAL - SJO
1 stop4h 26mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/1010:05 amSJO - SAL
1 stop13h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 4/1112:50 amSAL - SJO
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/1812:55 amSJO - SAL
1 stop22h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 8/810:41 pmSAL - LIR
1 stop12h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1111:05 amLIR - SAL
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$985

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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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

El Salvador

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/6

6:52 am-12:03 am

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

11:15 am-12:34 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$158

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/6

9:00 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

11:15 am-12:34 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$161

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/28

10:05 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

8:00 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$220

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/28

5:01 am-4:23 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

10:57 am-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$224

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/11

12:50 am-11:18 am

1 stop10h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/18

12:55 am-11:45 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$509

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/21

3:58 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop7h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

1:25 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop25h 13m

$748

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/30

1:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop8h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/7

11:13 am-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$823

San SalvadorLiberia

SAL - LIR

SALLIR

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/8

10:41 pm-10:44 am

1 stop12h 03m

Liberia

Mon 8/11

11:05 am-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$985

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/11

11:08 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$88

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/11

6:52 am-11:17 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$104

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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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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, 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 March 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from El Salvador to Costa Rica in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 June 23, 2024.

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

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 March 31, 2025.

The most flights from SV0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 March 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United 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
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,301 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.

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 6 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 $88. Copa Airlines flights start at $122 while deals on Avianca start at $142 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 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$129Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$132Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$162Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$190Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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