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7:35 - 8:50SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 15mdirect
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15:10 - 16:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
1h 20mdirect
R6 365Avianca
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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17:35 - 18:50SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 15mdirect
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10:00 - 16:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
6h 30m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
R6 398Avianca
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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7:30 - 13:51SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 21m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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12:04 - 23:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
11h 31m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R6 730Copa Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
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13:59 - 9:07SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 08m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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17:55 - 12:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
18h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R6 912Copa Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29
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7:30 - 7:02SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 32m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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3:59 - 23:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
19h 36m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R7 194Copa Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Nov 28
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4:56 - 10:59SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 03m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:10 - 23:38SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
5h 28m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R8 603Copa Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
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4:57 - 11:02SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:03 - 23:38SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
5h 35m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R11 322Copa Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Sat, Dec 26
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4:56 - 21:52SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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8:08 - 12:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
4h 32m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R11 504Copa Airlines
Mon, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 8
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4:57 - 13:52SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 55m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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17:53 - 23:38SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
5h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R15 897Copa Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Fri, Dec 18
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7:00 - 20:39SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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9:40 - 21:19SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
35h 39m3 stops San Francisco Palm Springs Houston George Bush Intcntl
R22 643United Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 11

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Avianca flights from San Salvador to San José

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Avianca
Nov 16
SAL7:35San Salvador El Salvador Intl
1h 15m
SJO8:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 23
SJO15:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 20m
SAL16:30San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R6 365
Avianca
Nov 16
SAL17:35San Salvador El Salvador Intl
1h 15m
SJO18:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 23
SJO10:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 30m
1 stop
SAL16:30San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R6 398

Copa Airlines flights from San Salvador to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Salvador to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Nov 5
SAL7:30San Salvador El Salvador Intl
6h 21m
1 stop
SJO13:51San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 8
SJO12:04San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 31m
1 stop
SAL23:35San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R6 730
Copa Airlines
Nov 26
SAL13:59San Salvador El Salvador Intl
19h 08m
1 stop
SJO9:07San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 29
SJO17:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
SAL12:40San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R6 912
Copa Airlines
Oct 27
SAL7:30San Salvador El Salvador Intl
23h 34m
1 stop
SJO7:04San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 29
SJO17:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 40m
1 stop
SAL23:35San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R7 095

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San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 16/11

7:35-8:50

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:10-16:30

Nonstop1h 20m

R6 365

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 16/11

17:35-18:50

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

10:00-16:30

1 stop6h 30m

R6 398

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/11

7:30-13:51

1 stop6h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/11

12:04-23:35

1 stop11h 31m

R6 730

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 26/11

13:59-9:07

1 stop19h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

17:55-12:40

1 stop18h 45m

R6 912

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 26/11

7:30-7:02

1 stop23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

3:59-23:35

1 stop19h 36m

R7 194

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 25/11

4:56-10:59

1 stop6h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

18:10-23:38

1 stop5h 28m

R8 603

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 18/12

4:57-11:02

1 stop6h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/12

18:03-23:38

1 stop5h 35m

R11 322

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/1

4:56-21:52

1 stop16h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/1

8:08-12:40

1 stop4h 32m

R11 504

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 17/12

4:57-13:52

1 stop8h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/12

17:53-23:38

1 stop5h 45m

R15 897

San SalvadorSan José

SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/2

7:00-20:39

1 stop13h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/2

9:40-21:19

3 stops35h 39m

R22 643

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

Prices are currently high for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 721 to R5 967.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R6 365.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

The cheapest month to fly to San José from San Salvador is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R2 835, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to San José in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from San Salvador to San José during March average around R3 199.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from San Salvador when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around R4 413 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from San Salvador for as low as R3 514 on momondo.

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

As of October 2026, prices for San Salvador to San José flights are approximately 5% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Salvador to San José

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R5 553

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The best one-way flight to San José from San Salvador in the past 72 hours is R5 553. The best return flight deal from San Salvador to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R6 365.
Direct flights go from San Salvador to San José on Tuesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport in San José. From San Salvador there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Salvador to San José

  • How far is San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 696,3 km.

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

    Prices for flights from San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria 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 José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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