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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to San Salvador:

• Earliest: departs at 05:10 and lands at 06:28
• Latest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 21:03.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

A direct flight from San José to San Salvador takes 1h 18m, covering 405 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San José to San Salvador range from £146 to £236, with an average of £190 over the past 12 months. Anything below £146 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the £190 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £188 return, compared with £213 via a stopover through Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £48–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to San Salvador flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £243 to £1,834. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £257, which is 151% above the typical average for this route.

San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from San José to San Salvador usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to San Salvador route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 28m.

One-stop flights from San José to San Salvador most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from San José to San Salvador. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £184 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £193, a difference of £9.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between San José and San Salvador.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 28m, compared to 7h 13m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 11h 01m via Miami (MIA).

Among airlines operating San José to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.