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$102+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador

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SJO — SAL
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to El Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Costa Rica (CR0) to El Salvador (SV0). 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 January 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$173
(Avianca)

One-way from

$102
(OneTravel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$194

Good round-trip deal

$219 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 6/255:30 amSJO - SAL
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/309:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$164
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/315:45 amSJO - SAL
1 stop10h 45mAvianca
Fri 2/710:05 pmSAL - SJO
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Deal found 1/30$167
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 5/911:15 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 5/169:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/29$194
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/274:09 amSJO - SAL
1 stop5h 05mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/311:09 amSAL - SJO
1 stop4h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/29$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 4/83:25 pmLIR - SAL
1 stop20h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/133:30 pmSAL - LIR
1 stop20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$822

Find flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador 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 January 30, 2025.

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San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/19

4:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop4h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/26

5:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$173

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

1:08 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/31

9:00 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$197

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/9

5:30 am-2:37 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/23

9:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$207

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/27

4:09 am-9:14 am

1 stop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/3

11:09 am-3:55 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$210

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/4

1:08 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop24h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/6

2:37 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$595

LiberiaSan Salvador

LIR - SAL

LIRSAL

Liberia

Tue 4/8

3:25 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop20h 41m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 4/13

3:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$822

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/23

11:15 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$102

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

3:10 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$142

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/5

1:57 am-1:31 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$198

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

9:14 am-10:10 pm

3 stops12h 56m

$217

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

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Costa Rica to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 CR to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to El Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to El Salvador. Price data was last updated on January 26, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to El Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to El Salvador. 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 January 30, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to SV0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit El Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing El Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Salvador. 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 El Salvador. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico and United Airlines from Costa Rica to El Salvador have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,837 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Avianca
6.9
Okay
2,539 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,083 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Related info for your journey

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to El Salvador 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 $102. Avianca flights start at $142 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $172 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Costa Rica to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 Costa Rica to El Salvador

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to El Salvador. 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$114Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$118Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$130Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$135Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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