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$84+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL)

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SJO — SAL
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San José to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL). 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 December 23, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$215
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San José to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2024.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2210:45 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop12h 00mAvianca
Sat 12/287:30 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/22$258
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/224:08 amSJO - SAL
1 stop5h 06mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/234:59 amSAL - SJO
1 stop10h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/22$288
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/297:50 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/39:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$297
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/311:29 pmSJO - SAL
1 stop11h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/61:59 amSAL - SJO
1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$940

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San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

1:06 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/26

11:04 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$161

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/10

4:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop3h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/12

5:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$181

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

5:21 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/28

8:30 am-1:11 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$201

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/1

10:15 am-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/5

9:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$296

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/1

1:46 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$84

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/2

8:30 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$132

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

9:14 am-11:36 pm

3 stops14h 22m

$281

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Deals found on 12/22

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to San Salvador in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-San Salvador flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San José to San Salvador

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to San Salvador. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San José, San José Province to San 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 SJO to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to San Salvador in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to San Salvador?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to San Salvador flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to San Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to San 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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from SJO to SAL are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San 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 San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San 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 San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San 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 San Salvador. Reviews last updated December 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to San Salvador, such as Avianca, Volaris El Salvador and Copa Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.7
Good
1,712 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The terminal was pretty large and the area for the baggage collection took a while to show up on the screens in the airport.

7.7
Good
1,712 reviews
7.7
Good
1,712 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The terminal was pretty large and the area for the baggage collection took a while to show up on the screens in the airport.

7.0
Good
2,651 reviews
7.7
Good
1,712 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The terminal was pretty large and the area for the baggage collection took a while to show up on the screens in the airport.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to San Salvador?

    If you book a flight from San José to San Salvador, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl to El Salvador Intl. Flights to San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) take 1h 15m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to San Salvador flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to San Salvador round-trip?

    According to our current data, Volaris El Salvador ($161), Avianca ($181), and Copa Airlines ($201) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to San Salvador. Volaris El Salvador is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to San Salvador one-way?

    $84 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 Avianca and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $132 and $281, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José, San José Province to San Salvador?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to San Salvador are Air Canada (98%), Avianca Costa Rica (87%) and Iberia (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to San Salvador?

    While on average a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador is generally $259, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $92. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $164 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to San Salvador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to San Salvador.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to San 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 San José, San José Province to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San José, San José Province to San 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 San José to San Salvador

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José to San 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$114Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$114Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$119Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$135Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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