What is the most punctual flight time for San José to San Salvador flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from San José to San Salvador on average per week?

As of September 2026, 37 flights take off from San José and land in San Salvador each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 24% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl?

Avianca is the most popular carrier operating from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to San Salvador flights?

According to our data, Avianca have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 4% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How many flights depart from San José to San Salvador on average per day?

As of September 2026, there are 5 flights per day flying from San José to San Salvador. The most common time of day flights depart is 15:00, with 40% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How often are flights from San José to San Salvador delayed?

Historically, on average around 6% of flights between San José and San Salvador have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 88 minutes.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R4 758 Cheap Flights from San José to San Salvador in 2026/27

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5:05 - 6:25SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

1h 20mdirect

17:40 - 23:15SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 35m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora

R5 214Avianca

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

16:35 - 21:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4h 30m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora

17:40 - 23:15SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 35m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora

R5 263Avianca

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

5:10 - 6:25SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

1h 15mdirect

22:25 - 23:40SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

1h 15mdirect

R5 328Avianca

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

5:35 - 10:50SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5h 15m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora

22:25 - 23:40SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

1h 15mdirect

R5 360Avianca

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

15:10 - 16:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

1h 20mdirect

17:35 - 18:50SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

1h 15mdirect

R5 491Avianca

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

9:45 - 11:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

1h 15mdirect

17:35 - 18:50SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

1h 15mdirect

R5 605Avianca

Sun, Dec 27 - Sun, Dec 27

4:08 - 12:40SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

8h 32m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

13:59 - 7:04SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

R5 703Copa Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

17:53 - 12:41SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

4:57 - 16:53SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

R5 866Copa Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Dec 26

8:45 - 20:32SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 47m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

7:30 - 7:04SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

R6 061Copa Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

14:53 - 20:37SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

4:57 - 13:52SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 55m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

R6 240Copa Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Dec 26

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4:08 - 23:34SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

19h 26m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

4:54 - 13:52SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 58m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

R5 703Copa Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

5:45 - 23:34SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

17h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

4:54 - 10:58SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 04m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

R6 420Copa Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

19:55 - 23:34SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

27h 39m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:30 - 7:10SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 40m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

R15 316Copa Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 4

7:55 - 16:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

32h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Miami

22:45 - 11:38SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 53m1 stop Newark

R31 869United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 3

7:55 - 16:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

32h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Miami

22:45 - 11:38SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 53m1 stop Newark

R32 929United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

7:55 - 16:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

32h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Miami

7:35 - 12:21SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Houston George Bush Intcntl

R33 157United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5

7:55 - 20:50SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

12h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Dallas/Fort Worth

7:35 - 19:37SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 02m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Houston George Bush Intcntl

R34 900United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

7:55 - 16:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

32h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Miami

7:35 - 12:21SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Houston George Bush Intcntl

R47 250United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

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Oct 5

SJO8:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 50m

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SAL23:35San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Oct 8

SAL7:30San Salvador El Salvador Intl

6h 22m

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SJO13:52San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R5 703

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Dec 22

SJO17:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 48m

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SAL12:41San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Dec 26

SAL4:57San Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 56m

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SJO16:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R5 866

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Oct 2

SJO17:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

SAL12:40San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Oct 5

SAL13:59San Salvador El Salvador Intl

17h 11m

1 stop

SJO7:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R6 061

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Oct 27

SJO22:28San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 19m

1 stop

SAL21:47San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Nov 3

SAL16:40San Salvador El Salvador Intl

27h 59m

1 stop

SJO20:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R16 701

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Oct 27

SJO22:28San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 19m

1 stop

SAL21:47San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Nov 3

SAL7:35San Salvador El Salvador Intl

37h 04m

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SJO20:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R26 639

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Nov 9

SJO23:28San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 19m

1 stop

SAL22:47San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Nov 14

SAL7:35San Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 04m

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SJO20:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R27 275

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17:53-12:41

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Sat 26/12

4:57-16:53

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R5 866

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14:53-20:37

1 stop5h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 26/12

4:57-13:52

1 stop8h 55m

R6 240

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and San Salvador?

Prices are currently high for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 764 to R5 132.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R5 214.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Salvador?

If you are unable to visit San Salvador during the month of January, then departing from San José during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R3 356.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to San Salvador?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Salvador from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Salvador for around R4 106 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Salvador from San José for as low as R3 845 on momondo.

How have San José to San Salvador flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for San José to San Salvador flights are approximately 32% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to San Salvador from San José in the past 72 hours is R4 758. The best return flight deal from San José to San Salvador found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R5 214.

Direct flights go from San José to San Salvador on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in San Salvador. From San José there are direct flights to San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to San Salvador

How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl by plane?
There are 696,3 km between San José Juan Santamaria Intl and San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from San José to San Salvador?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from San José to San Salvador is Airbus A320neo, representing 42,53% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 26,35%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 13,46%, and Boeing 737-800 at 3,48%.

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