Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from San Jose to San Salvador

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from San Jose to San Salvador, including avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Volaris El Salvador.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Jose to San Salvador according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from San Jose to San Salvador in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 63, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 159.

Displayed flight fares from San Jose to San Salvador are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

San Jose to San Salvador Flight Details

The distance between San Jose and San Salvador is approximately 665.74km. It takes around 1 hour 29 minutes on average to fly from San Jose to San Salvador. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 63
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 159
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance665.74km
Average flight time1 hour 29 minutes
Popular airlineavianca
Flight statistics for the San Jose–San Salvador route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from San Jose to San Salvador

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Jose to San Salvador?

Average price of one-way flights from San Jose to San Salvador purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from San Jose to San Salvador is August, with an average price of AU$ 155. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 230.

AU$ 230
AU$ 193
AU$ 155
AU$ 118
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 220
    Mar
  • AU$ 209
    Apr
  • AU$ 159
    May
  • AU$ 166
    Jun
  • AU$ 199
    Jul
  • AU$ 155
    Aug
  • AU$ 156
    Sep
  • AU$ 174
    Oct
  • AU$ 207
    Nov
  • AU$ 230
    Dec
  • AU$ 165
    Jan
  • AU$ 161
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to San Salvador?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from San Jose to San Salvador on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to San Salvador is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 196
AU$ 183
AU$ 169
AU$ 156
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 171
    Mon
  • AU$ 196
    Tue
  • AU$ 169
    Wed
  • AU$ 193
    Thu
  • AU$ 190
    Fri
  • AU$ 173
    Sat
  • AU$ 184
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to San Salvador during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from San Jose to San Salvador during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from San Jose to San Salvador are on Mar 31, with the lowest fare of AU$ 212.

AU$ 327
AU$ 270
AU$ 212
AU$ 155
  • AU$ 212
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 327
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 232
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 256
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 235
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 215
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from San Jose (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Volaris El Salvador offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 63 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SJO to SAL on Sun, Mar 22), while Volaris Costa Rica offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 159 departing on Thu, Mar 19 and returning on Sat, Mar 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Jose to San Salvador with the following airlines, including: avianca Volaris Costa Rica Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 29 minutes to fly from San Jose (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Jose to San Salvador is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 36 flight per week flying from San Jose to San Salvador. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: avianca: -/M/T/W/T/-/S -- AV318 (15:17)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Jose to San Salvador, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Mar 22, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 63.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Volaris El Salvador.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Salvador travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Jose to San Salvador is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to San Salvador on March 22, 2026 with Volaris El Salvador, with prices starting at AU$ 63.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Salvador, with Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport (SJO-SAL) is by far the most common option on this route: El Salvador International Airport (SAL).
  • The time difference between San Salvador and San Jose is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from San Jose toSan Salvador

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from San Jose to San Salvador?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from San Jose to San Salvador on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Volaris El Salvador offers the cheapest nonstop flights from San Jose to San Salvador, with an average price of AU$ 150.

AU$ 119
AU$ 150
AU$ 181
AU$ 212
AU$ 243
Volaris El Salvador
AU$ 150
Volaris El Salvador
Volaris Costa Rica
AU$ 152
Volaris Costa Rica
avianca
AU$ 243
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Which airlines operate the most flights from San Jose to San Salvador?

Data is based on the number of flights from San Jose to San Salvador operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, avianca operates the most flights from San Jose to San Salvador, with 38 flight per week.

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3
21
38
avianca
38
avianca
Iberia
15
Iberia
Air Canada
8
Air Canada
Volaris El Salvador
4
Volaris El Salvador
Volaris Costa Rica
3
Volaris Costa Rica

How many flights are there each day from San Jose to San Salvador?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from San Jose to San Salvador within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from San Jose to San Salvador depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday/Sunday.

49
42
34
27
Highest
40
Mon
34
Tue
37
Wed
40
Thu
49
Fri
36
Sat
34
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.