Cheap flights from San Salvador to San Jose, Costa Rica from $287 SAL → SJO

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 40 days, 1 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $376 to $420.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 16-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

19 fares on 4 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $417.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $244 to $339.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

4 fares on 4 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $283.

Return

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 1 Oct and 11 Nov (40 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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

The cheapest return found recently is $417 with avianca airlines, 8 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $417 to $420.

How much is a one-way flight from San Salvador to San Jose?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $287 with avianca airlines, 4 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $283 with avianca airlines El Salvador, 10 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $286 to $306.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $417, 8 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $283, 10 Dec, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to San Jose?

In 40 days of prices between 1 Oct and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from San Salvador to San Jose?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $417 with avianca airlines, 8 Jan 2027 to 24 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently, with avianca airlines on 4 Dec, takes 17 h 15 min with 2 stops.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Salvador to San Jose?

Between 4 Dec and 2 Aug 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest return on all 4 departure dates we hold. Between 4 Dec and 28 Feb 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and avianca airlines El Salvador on 1.