Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from San Salvador to San Jose

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from San Salvador to San Jose, including avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, and Volaris El Salvador. 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 Salvador to San Jose according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from San Salvador to San Jose in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 120, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 173.

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

San Salvador to San Jose Flight Details

The distance between San Salvador and San Jose is approximately 665.74km. It takes around 1 hour 26 minutes on average to fly from San Salvador to San Jose. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 120
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 173
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance665.74km
Average flight time1 hour 26 minutes
Popular airlineavianca
Flight statistics for the San Salvador–San Jose route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

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

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

Average price of one-way flights from San Salvador to San Jose 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 Salvador to San Jose is Jun, with an average price of AU$ 148. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Apr, with an average price of up to AU$ 268.

AU$ 268
AU$ 208
AU$ 148
AU$ 88
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 229
    Feb
  • AU$ 239
    Mar
  • AU$ 268
    Apr
  • AU$ 158
    May
  • AU$ 148
    Jun
  • AU$ 197
    Jul
  • AU$ 219
    Aug
  • AU$ 180
    Sep
  • AU$ 228
    Oct
  • AU$ 196
    Nov
  • AU$ 205
    Dec
  • AU$ 222
    Jan

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

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from San Salvador to San Jose 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 Salvador to San Jose is Mon, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 238
AU$ 209
AU$ 180
AU$ 151
  • AU$ 180
    Mon
  • AU$ 237
    Tue
  • AU$ 192
    Wed
  • AU$ 220
    Thu
  • AU$ 205
    Fri
  • AU$ 197
    Sat
  • AU$ 238
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Volaris El Salvador offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 120 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAL to SJO on Mon, Mar 16), while Volaris Costa Rica offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 173 departing on Sat, Mar 14 and returning on Tue, Mar 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Salvador to San Jose with the following airlines, including: avianca Volaris Costa Rica Volaris El Salvador 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 26 minutes to fly from San Salvador (SAL) to San Jose (SJO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Salvador to San Jose 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 39 flight per week flying from San Salvador to San Jose. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: avianca: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AV323 (07:39)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Salvador to San Jose, 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 Mon, Mar 16, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 120.
    · 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 Jose travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Salvador to San Jose is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Salvador to San Jose on February 27, 2026 with Volaris El Salvador, with prices starting at AU$ 97.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Jose, with El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SAL-SJO) is by far the most common option on this route: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) Tobias Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
  • The time difference between San Jose and San Salvador 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 Salvador toSan Jose

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from San Salvador to San Jose 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 Salvador to San Jose, with an average price of AU$ 186.

AU$ 155
AU$ 186
AU$ 217
AU$ 248
AU$ 279
Volaris El Salvador
AU$ 186
Volaris El Salvador
Copa Airlines
AU$ 198
Copa Airlines
Volaris Costa Rica
AU$ 203
Volaris Costa Rica
avianca
AU$ 279
avianca

Which airlines operate the most flights from San Salvador to San Jose?

Data is based on the number of flights from San Salvador to San Jose 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 Salvador to San Jose, with 37 flight per week.

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3
20
37
avianca
37
avianca
Iberia
18
Iberia
Air Canada
8
Air Canada
Volaris El Salvador
5
Volaris El Salvador
Volaris Costa Rica
3
Volaris Costa Rica

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

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

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

48
42
35
29
Highest
35
Mon
36
Tue
38
Wed
38
Thu
48
Fri
42
Sat
42
Sun