Cheap flights from San Jose to San Salvador

One-way fares from $250 · SJO → SAL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$250

avianca airlines · Mon, Jan 18

Cheapest month
January

from $250

Direct flights
Yes

avianca airlines

Flight time
1h 15m

700 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Jose to San Salvador

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. December 2026 $253
  2. January 2027 Cheapest $250
  3. February 2027 $250

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

avianca airlines
Depart17:15 Mon, Jan 18SJO → SAL 5h 55m · 2 stops
$250one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart01:50 Sat, Jan 23SJO → SAL 6h 10m · 2 stops
$254one way, per person
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avianca airlines
Depart09:45 Sun, Jan 17SJO → SAL 1h 15m · Direct
$316one way, per person
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About flights from San Jose to San Salvador

San Jose (SJO) and San Salvador (SAL) are about 700 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 15m, and recent direct fares were with avianca airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $250, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Jose to San Salvador?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $250 with avianca airlines, departing Monday, January 18, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $250 to $253.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to San Salvador?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $250 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Jose to San Salvador?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with avianca airlines.

How long is the flight from San Jose to San Salvador?

A direct flight takes about 1h 15m. San Jose and San Salvador are around 700 km apart.

Which airlines fly from San Jose to San Salvador?

Recent fares on this route were with avianca airlines.

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