Cheap flights from San Salvador to San Jose

One-way fares from $293 · SAL → SJO · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$293

avianca airlines El Salvador · Thu, Dec 10

Cheapest month
December

from $293

Direct flights
Yes

avianca airlines

Flight time
1h 15m

700 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to San Jose

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

  1. December 2026 Cheapest $293
  2. January 2027 $338
  3. February 2027 $308

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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

avianca airlines El Salvador
Depart23:05 Thu, Dec 10SAL → SJO 6h 05m · 2 stops
$293one way, per person
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About flights from San Salvador to San Jose

San Salvador (SAL) and San Jose (SJO) 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 $293, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $293 with avianca airlines El Salvador, departing Thursday, December 10, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $293 to $338.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $293 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Salvador to San Jose?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with avianca airlines.

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

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

Which airlines fly from San Salvador to San Jose?

Recent fares on this route were with avianca airlines El Salvador and avianca airlines.

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