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$79+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL)

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAL
nov. 25 — dic. 21
lun. 11/25
lun. 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 86 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$156
(Avianca)

One-way from

$79
(Trip.com)
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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 noviembre 20, 2024.

This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/297:50 pmSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
mié. 12/1110:05 pmSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/20$161
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.
vie. 12/611:15 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 23mVolaris
dom. 12/83:28 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 17mVolaris
Deal found 11/20$182
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.
lun. 11/254:08 amSJO - SAL
1 stop5h 06mCopa Airlines
mar. 2/255:01 amSAL - SJO
1 stop5h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/19$204
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/2211:15 amSJO - SAL
Nonstop1h 23mVolaris El Salvador
lun. 11/259:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/19$208
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/310:15 amSJO - SAL
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/159:00 amSAL - SJO
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$275

Find flights from San José to San Salvador within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to San 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.

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San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/17

9:35 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 3/21

7:30 am-2:19 pm

2 stops6h 49m

$155

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/9

11:15 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 3/16

9:00 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$162

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/7

3:06 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 3/10

9:30 am-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$166

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 1/6

11:15 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 1/13

9:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$194

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/6

11:15 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$79

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/23

11:15 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$81

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/27

3:10 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$88

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 12/12

2:54 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$94

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/3

2:53 pm-2:37 pm

3 stops23h 44m

$269

San JoséSan Salvador

SJO - SAL

SJOSAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/11

4:08 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$357

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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 November.
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.

Best time to book a flight from San José to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San José to San Salvador

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

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 November 15, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 noviembre 20, 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 20% 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 November 18, 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. Tuesday evenings 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

The most flights from SJO to SAL 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 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 noviembre 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to San Salvador, such as Avianca, Copa Airlines and Volaris. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

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.

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

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

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.

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

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

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.

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

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to San Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 6 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?

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl have been viewed 40 times in the past calendar month.

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

    According to our current data, Avianca ($156), Copa Airlines ($166), and Volaris ($182) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to San Salvador. Avianca is 13% 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?

    $79 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 Volaris, with prices starting from $88 and $90, 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 (97%), Avianca Costa Rica (92%) and Avianca (90%).

  • 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 $206, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $83. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $155 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$113Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$114Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$132Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$143Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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