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22:25 - 23:40SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 15mdirect
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5:10 - 6:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
1h 15mdirect
R5 626Avianca
Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 19
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10:10 - 11:25SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 15mdirect
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16:15 - 21:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
4h 50m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
R5 674Avianca
Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 19
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13:59 - 10:58SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 59m1 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
R5 996Copa Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
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4:57 - 21:52SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 55m1 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
R6 174Copa Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Sun, Dec 27
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4:59 - 13:51SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 52m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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17:55 - 12:41SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
18h 46m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R6 351Copa Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
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13:42 - 7:05SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 23m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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17:53 - 12:41SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
18h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R6 448Copa Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 21
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13:43 - 10:59SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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17:52 - 12:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
18h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R6 625Copa Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Jan 17
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7:30 - 7:05SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 35m1 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
R6 722Copa Airlines
Sun, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 19
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4:59 - 12:20SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 21m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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10:03 - 20:37SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
10h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R6 996Copa 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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17:53 - 12:41SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
18h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
R7 173Copa Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21

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Avianca flights from San Salvador to San José

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Avianca
Jan 17
SAL22:25San Salvador El Salvador Intl
1h 15m
SJO23:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 19
SJO5:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1h 15m
SAL6:25San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R5 626
Avianca
Jan 17
SAL10:10San Salvador El Salvador Intl
1h 15m
SJO11:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 19
SJO16:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4h 50m
1 stop
SAL21:05San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R5 674
Avianca
Sept 17
SAL22:20San Salvador El Salvador Intl
10h 10m
1 stop
SJO8:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sept 20
SJO16:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4h 30m
1 stop
SAL21:05San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R5 722

Copa Airlines flights from San Salvador to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Salvador to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Oct 24
SAL4:54San Salvador El Salvador Intl
8h 58m
1 stop
SJO13:52San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 31
SJO17:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
SAL12:40San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R5 996
Copa Airlines
Dec 23
SAL4:57San Salvador El Salvador Intl
16h 55m
1 stop
SJO21:52San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 27
SJO18:03San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 35m
1 stop
SAL23:38San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R6 174
Copa Airlines
Nov 26
SAL7:30San Salvador El Salvador Intl
23h 32m
1 stop
SJO7:02San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 1
SJO18:03San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 35m
1 stop
SAL23:38San Salvador El Salvador Intl
R6 351

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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

Sun 17/1

22:25-23:40

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

5:10-6:25

Nonstop1h 15m

R5 626

San SalvadorSan José

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

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 17/1

10:10-11:25

Nonstop1h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

16:15-21:05

1 stop4h 50m

R5 674

San SalvadorSan José

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

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 24/10

13:59-10:58

1 stop20h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/10

17:55-12:40

1 stop18h 45m

R5 996

San SalvadorSan José

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

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 23/12

4:57-21:52

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/12

18:03-23:38

1 stop5h 35m

R6 174

San SalvadorSan José

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

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 25/11

4:59-13:51

1 stop8h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

17:55-12:41

1 stop18h 46m

R6 351

San SalvadorSan José

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

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 17/12

13:42-7:05

1 stop17h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/12

17:53-12:41

1 stop18h 48m

R6 448

San SalvadorSan José

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

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 15/11

13:43-10:59

1 stop21h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/1

17:52-12:40

1 stop18h 48m

R6 625

San SalvadorSan José

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

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 13/12

7:30-7:05

1 stop23h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/12

17:53-23:38

1 stop5h 45m

R6 722

San SalvadorSan José

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

SALSJO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 25/11

4:59-12:20

1 stop7h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

10:03-20:37

1 stop10h 34m

R6 996

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

Mon 21/12

17:53-12:41

1 stop18h 48m

R7 173

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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 288 to R5 255.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R5 626.

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 756, 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 046.

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 R3 956 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 095 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for San Salvador to San José flights are approximately 38% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Salvador to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Salvador to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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The best one-way flight to San José from San Salvador in the past 72 hours is R4 965. The best return flight deal from San Salvador to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R5 626.
Direct flights go from San Salvador to San José on Monday. 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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