Cheap flights from San Jose, Costa Rica to San Salvador from $293 SJO → SAL

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

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

What have prices looked like?

Over 42 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $351 to $392.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

2 fares on 2 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $369.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 42 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $229 to $314.

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 18 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $229.

Return

Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (42 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

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (42 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 Jose to San Salvador?

The cheapest return found recently is $369 with avianca airlines, 26 Nov to 30 Nov, found 3 days ago.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $293 with avianca airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $229 with avianca airlines, 7 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $241 to $273.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $369, 26 Nov to 30 Nov, found 3 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $229, 7 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago.

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

In 42 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

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

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $369 with avianca airlines, 26 Nov to 30 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $293 with avianca airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.

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

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with avianca airlines on 18 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 15 min from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL).

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

Between 18 Jan 2027 and 7 Feb 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.