Costa Rica

$94+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SJO
dic. 23 — dic. 301
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Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$168
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$94
(Trip.com)
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Costa Rica
One-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
vie. 12/279:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 17mVolaris El Salvador
mié. 1/11:46 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/16$188
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
jue. 12/267:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
mié. 4/305:10 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
jue. 12/2612:55 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/11:46 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$262
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/174:59 amSAL - SJO
1 stop8h 12mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/185:20 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop6h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/252:00 amSAL - LIR
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/298:50 amLIR - SAL
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,599

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San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 3/2

9:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/9

11:15 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$168

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 4/4

7:36 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/7

5:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$219

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 3/20

12:20 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/24

4:50 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$225

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 4/4

5:01 am-1:21 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/7

5:52 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$229

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 3/12

11:04 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$94

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 1/10

5:02 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 59m

$121

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 3/11

10:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$123

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 1/14

10:00 am-12:59 am

2 stops14h 59m

$233

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 1/26

2:26 pm-11:18 am

2 stops20h 52m

$279

San SalvadorSan José

SAL - SJO

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 12/30

2:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$482

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Deals found on 12/17

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 SAL to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from San 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

When flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from San 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

The most flights from SAL to CR0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador and Avianca from San Salvador to Costa Rica have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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.

7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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.

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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.

7.0
Good
2,668 reviews
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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.

6.3
Okay
8,119 reviews
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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 San 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.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica, you will be flying from El Salvador Intl. San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is just 20.5 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

    $94 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris El Salvador. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $121 and $123, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Salvador to Costa Rica?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica are Avianca Costa Rica (87%), Avianca (86%) and Iberia (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $83. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $176 on average our data indicates $206 when flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San 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 San Salvador to Costa Rica.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from San Salvador to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 San Salvador to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$92Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$128Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$137Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$158Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$190Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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