Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $198 - CA $377 per traveller.

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Flight from San José to San Salvador (SJO - SAL) route information
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
El Salvador Intl.
Airlines serving
Volaris Costa Rica, Volaris El Salvador, avianca
Distance
648 km
Average flight time
1 hour 19 mins

San José to San Salvador Flights

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With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to San Salvador from San José whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to El Salvador Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from San José to San Salvador today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Juan Santamaría Intl., SJO to El Salvador Intl., SAL 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San José to San Salvador—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San Salvador from San José currently is just rising to .  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San Salvador  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL)?
Round-trip flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to El Salvador Intl. Airport Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez start from . This price is based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book ASAP to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to El Salvador Intl. Airport Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the simple instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from SJO to El Salvador Intl. Airport Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez that have flexible change policies?
Many carriers offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the cost difference between the two flights. When looking for Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to SAL flights, you'll find a "No change fees" filter for you to pick.
How many hours is the flight from SJO to El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL)?
It takes around 1 hour and 17 minutes to get from SJO to El Salvador Intl. Airport Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez. Buckle up and get comfortable — but not too comfortable. You'll be landing in San Luis Talpa soon enough.
How far is the flight from SJO to El Salvador Intl. Airport Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez?
It's just 650 kilometres between Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) and SAL. It's quite possible that you'll spend more time getting to and from the airport than you will actually flying!
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL)?
Avianca (AV) is one of the top choices for many travellers flying between Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport and El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL). Choose from the 126 flights it offers on this route each month. Offering 17 flights every month along this route, Vuela El Salvador (N3) is another good choice.
Are SJO to SAL flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Tickets from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to SAL are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally pick up a great last-minute deal, it's never a sure thing. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more choices — and you can avoid getting stuck in the dreaded middle seat! We're constantly updating our fares to bring you the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

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