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Flights from San Salvador to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Salvador to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to San José?

The average price of all flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Salvador to San José, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Salvador, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost £125 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of tickets is £185 and £173 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San Salvador and San José, San José Province?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Salvador to San José, San José Province.
There is just one airline that flies from San Salvador to San José, San José Province direct and that is Avianca. The best one-way deal found from Avianca for the route is £112.

How many flights are there between San Salvador and San José, San José Province per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from San Salvador and land in San José, San José Province, with an average flight time of 1h 13m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 33 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Salvador and San José, San José Province?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Salvador to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Salvador at 07:30 and will be landing in San José, San José Province at 08:40.

What’s the latest departure time from San Salvador to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Salvador to San José, San José Province jets off at 22:00 and lands at 23:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Salvador to San José

Low season

May

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Salvador to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Salvador to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Salvador to San José

  • Which airlines fly between San Salvador (SAL) and San José (SJO) and have lenient rules regarding checked baggage?

    Several airlines, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Aeromexico, and Copa Airlines, have eased their baggage regulations for flights from San Salvador to San José. Passengers on these airlines are allowed to bring one carry-on bag free of charge, as long as it does not exceed a weight of 22 pounds. Additionally, these carriers offer discounted rates for checked baggage that weighs under fifty pounds.

  • Which airlines fly between San Salvador (SAL) and San José (SJO)with pets?

    Several airlines, including Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Aeromexico, permit flyers to carry their pets on flights from San Salvador to San José. You must make reservations as soon as you can, though, as there are limits on the overall number of pets that each airline will accept. If the total weight of your pet and its container is less than 20 lbs, it will be considered a carry-on item.

  • Which airline route offers the San Salvador to San José flights at the lowest prices?

    If you're looking to save money, opting for a connecting flight instead of a direct ticket could be a more economical choice when traveling from San Salvador (SAL) to San José (SJO). Several airlines, including United Airlines, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, and Avianca, offer connecting flights along this route. These airlines have layovers in Bogotá, Panama City, Mexico City, and Newark, respectively.

  • What is the most economical means of transportation for traveling from San Salvador's downtown area to the El Salvador International Airport (SAL)?

    The cheapest way to get from San Salvador's city center to the airport (SAL) is frequently by bus. There are public buses and shuttle services that run between the city's core and the airport. Locals regularly ride public buses like the Route 400 or Route 138 since they are convenient and affordable.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Salvador to San José?

    Iberia, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Salvador to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Salvador to San José?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Salvador to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Salvador to San José?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Salvador and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Salvador to San José?

    There are direct flights from San Salvador to San José on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Salvador to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Salvador to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Salvador to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from San Salvador is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Salvador to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to San Salvador with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Salvador to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from San Salvador up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Salvador to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Salvador to San José? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £82 or less one-way and £172 or less round-trip.
  • The great majority of business travelers choose to arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) when traveling from San Salvador (SAL) to San José. The airport is situated in close proximity to San José, the capital city of Costa Rica, and a significant business hub in Central America. This proximity reduces travel time and allows business travelers to quickly reach their destinations.
  • Flying with American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta Air Lines can be a good idea if you want to go from San Salvador to San José in style. These airlines provide a unique bidding system that enables you to request an upgrade to a first-class cabin regardless of whether you initially bought a business or economy-class ticket.
  • If you want entertainment while you fly from San Salvador (SAL) to San José (SJO), think about utilizing American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, or United Airlines. Customers traveling on any of the aforementioned airlines are welcome to use the complimentary in-flight internet connectivity to watch their preferred television shows, listen to music, and enjoy children's cartoons.
  • Most environmentalists fly through El Salvador International Airport (SAL) from San Salvador to San José. This preference is due to SAL airport's greater reliance on renewable energy sources. The SAL airport has concentrated on building solar power-generating machinery to supply clean electricity. SAL has also built geothermal cooling and heating systems as part of its drive to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
  • If you intend to fly from San Salvador to San José in the morning, think about spending the night close to SAL airport. Due to how readily it can be reached from SAL airport, the Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto is a convenient choice for overnight lodging.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Salvador to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from El Salvador Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Avianca, Iberia

Avianca, Iberia

Tuesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Avianca, Iberia

Air Canada, Avianca, +1 more

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Top airline flying from San Salvador to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Salvador to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Salvador to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
AviancaOverall score based on 3910 reviews
7.7boarding
8.0crew
6.8entertainment
7.4comfort
6.4food
Airline reviews

I did not like anything, first time I use company and for sure it will be the last time, they charge for simple operations that any other average airline wouldn't charge.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024GUA - LAX
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I did not like anything, first time I use company and for sure it will be the last time, they charge for simple operations that any other average airline wouldn't charge.

The good thing is the flight was on time and the crew was really nice. They can work better the arriving with staff

The inflight entertainment did not work on a 6 hour flight The cel phone chargers did not work There was a 45 minute wait for the luggage to get off the plane.

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

Delay almost an hour which meant when we got to Guatemala there where 3 flights at the same time, you can imagine the caos in customs, avianca doesn’t care about passengers or schedules

Flight attendants to show up on time, offer drinks and food.

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

Pros: "Flight cancelled at last minute still awaiting refund to my credit card. 4270 xxxx xxxx 9954"
Cons: "We understand the problems with cancellations but refund online after phone agent said that was the only way is still missing."

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