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El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $188 and round-trip from $353. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:55 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Nov 7 | avianca
      SJO 5:00 AM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      SAL 6:25 AM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Sun, Nov 15 | avianca
      $361 $424
      15% off
      15% off
      $424 $361
    • SAL 7:35 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 8:50 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Wed, Nov 4 | avianca
      SJO 9:45 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SAL 11:00 AM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Tue, Nov 10 | avianca
      $377 $424
      11% off
      11% off
      $424 $377
    • SAL 10:10 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:25 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Nov 14 | avianca
      SJO 7:45 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      SAL 9:05 PM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Wed, Nov 18 | avianca
      $377 $424
      11% off
      11% off
      $424 $377
    • SAL 4:59 AM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:20 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Nov 7 | Copa Airlines
      SJO 3:59 AM
      16h 35m
      1 stop
      SAL 8:34 PM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Sun, Nov 15 | Copa Airlines
      $353
      17% off
      $424 $353
    • SAL 1:59 PM
      19h 8m
      1 stop
      SJO 9:07 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Copa Airlines
      SJO 12:04 PM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      SAL 8:34 PM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Sun, Nov 8 | Copa Airlines
      $368
      13% off
      $424 $368
    • SAL 4:59 AM
      8h 52m
      1 stop
      SJO 1:51 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Nov 14 | Copa Airlines
      SJO 5:55 PM
      18h 45m
      1 stop
      SAL 12:40 PM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Wed, Nov 18 | Copa Airlines
      $368
      13% off
      $424 $368
    • SAL 7:30 AM
      24h 49m
      1 stop
      SJO 8:19 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Thu, Nov 19 | Copa Airlines
      SJO 3:59 AM
      19h 36m
      1 stop
      SAL 11:35 PM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Tue, Nov 24 | Copa Airlines
      $368
      13% off
      $424 $368
    • SAL 1:43 PM
      22h 37m
      1 stop
      SJO 12:20 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Nov 9 | Copa Airlines
      SJO 3:59 AM
      19h 36m
      1 stop
      SAL 11:35 PM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Mon, Nov 16 | Copa Airlines
      $370
      13% off
      $424 $370
    • SAL 7:30 AM
      25h 37m
      1 stop
      SJO 9:07 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Wed, Nov 11 | Copa Airlines
      SJO 3:59 AM
      16h 35m
      1 stop
      SAL 8:34 PM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Thu, Nov 19 | Copa Airlines
      $370
      13% off
      $424 $370
    • SAL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
      SJO 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      SAL 4:00 PM
      San Jose - San Salvador | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SAL 7:30 AM
      27h 29m
      1 stop
      SJO 10:59 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sun, Nov 22 | Copa Airlines
      $188 $359
      48% off
      48% off
      $359 $188
    • SAL 7:30 AM
      27h 28m
      1 stop
      SJO 10:58 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | Copa Airlines
      $190 $359
      47% off
      47% off
      $359 $190
    • SAL 4:59 AM
      27h 20m
      1 stop
      SJO 8:19 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | Copa Airlines
      $190 $359
      47% off
      47% off
      $359 $190
    • SAL 7:30 AM
      27h 29m
      1 stop
      SJO 10:59 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Nov 23 | Copa Airlines
      $192
      47% off
      $359 $192
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sun, Nov 22 | avianca
      $203
      43% off
      $359 $203
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Dec 14 | avianca
      $207
      42% off
      $359 $207
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | avianca
      $207
      42% off
      $359 $207
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | avianca
      $208
      42% off
      $359 $208
    • SAL 12:15 PM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      SJO 1:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | avianca
      $210
      42% off
      $359 $210
    • SAL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sun, Nov 22 | avianca
      $203 $359
      43% off
      43% off
      $359 $203
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Dec 14 | avianca
      $207 $359
      42% off
      42% off
      $359 $207
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | avianca
      $207 $359
      42% off
      42% off
      $359 $207
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | avianca
      $208
      42% off
      $359 $208
    • SAL 12:15 PM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      SJO 1:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | avianca
      $210
      42% off
      $359 $210
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Dec 7 | avianca
      $319
      11% off
      $359 $319
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Nov 9 | avianca
      $321
      17% off
      $386 $321
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Tue, Nov 3 | avianca
      $325
      16% off
      $386 $325
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | avianca
      $326
      16% off
      $386 $326
    • SAL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Nov 9 | avianca
      $321 $386
      17% off
      17% off
      $386 $321
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Tue, Nov 3 | avianca
      $325 $386
      16% off
      16% off
      $386 $325
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | avianca
      $326 $386
      16% off
      16% off
      $386 $326
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Thu, Nov 26 | avianca
      $326
      16% off
      $386 $326
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sun, Nov 15 | avianca
      $327
      15% off
      $386 $327
    • SAL 10:10 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:25 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Tue, Nov 17 | avianca
      $331
      14% off
      $386 $331
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Fri, Nov 27 | avianca
      $339
      12% off
      $386 $339
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Wed, Nov 11 | avianca
      $339
      12% off
      $386 $339
    • SAL 10:10 AM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:25 AM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Wed, Dec 23 | avianca
      $340
      12% off
      $386 $340
    • SAL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Tue, Nov 3 | avianca
      $325 $366
      11% off
      11% off
      $366 $325
    • SAL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sun, Nov 22 | avianca
      $203 $359
      43% off
      43% off
      $359 $203
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Dec 14 | avianca
      $207 $359
      42% off
      42% off
      $359 $207
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Nov 28 | avianca
      $207 $359
      42% off
      42% off
      $359 $207
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Thu, Nov 12 | avianca
      $208
      42% off
      $359 $208
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Dec 7 | avianca
      $319
      11% off
      $359 $319
    • SAL 10:25 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 11:40 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Mon, Nov 9 | avianca
      $321
      17% off
      $386 $321
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Tue, Nov 3 | avianca
      $325
      16% off
      $386 $325
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sun, Nov 29 | avianca
      $326
      16% off
      $386 $326
    • SAL 5:35 PM
      1h 15m
      Nonstop
      SJO 6:50 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Thu, Nov 26 | avianca
      $326
      16% off
      $386 $326
    • SAL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SJO 2:00 PM
      San Salvador - San Jose | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Salvador to San Jose are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of $144. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as $327.

$327
$236
$144
$53
    Cheapest
  • $177
    Oct
  • $144
    Nov
  • $150
    Dec
  • $163
    Jan
  • $148
    Feb
  • $170
    Mar
  • $175
    Apr
  • $204
    May
  • $254
    Jun
  • $293
    Jul
  • $221
    Aug
  • $327
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$192
$178
$163
$149
    Cheapest
  • $183
    Mon
  • $177
    Tue
  • $164
    Wed
  • $168
    Thu
  • $177
    Fri
  • $163
    Sat
  • $192
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is Copa Airlines (from $190) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Copa Airlines
From $190
avianca
From $207
Aeromexico
From $379
Air Canada
From $1,356

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What is the flight schedule from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from San Salvador to San Jose and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AV627

    El Salvador International Airport

    10:25 PM

    SAL

    1h 15m

    11:40 PM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AV313

    El Salvador International Airport

    5:35 PM

    SAL

    1h 15m

    6:50 PM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  3. AV609

    El Salvador International Airport

    10:10 AM

    SAL

    1h 15m

    11:25 AM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. AV319

    El Salvador International Airport

    7:35 AM

    SAL

    1h 15m

    8:50 AM

    SJO

    S M T W - F S
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  5. CM884

    El Salvador International Airport

    7:30 AM

    SAL

    2h 12m

    Nonstop

    10:42 AM

    PTY

    S M T W T F S
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  6. CM779

    Tocumen International Airport

    12:55 PM

    PTY

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    1:20 PM

    SJO

    - M - - - - -

  7. CM879

    El Salvador International Airport

    1:34 AM

    SAL

    2h 5m

    Nonstop

    4:39 AM

    PTY

    S M T W T F -
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  8. CM192

    Tocumen International Airport

    9:34 AM

    PTY

    1h 26m

    Nonstop

    10:00 AM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  9. AV369

    El Salvador International Airport

    9:35 AM

    SAL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    1:10 PM

    MDE

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AV656

    Jose Maria Cordova International Airport

    8:10 PM

    MDE

    1h 55m

    Nonstop

    9:05 PM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  11. CM871

    El Salvador International Airport

    2:05 PM

    SAL

    2h 12m

    Nonstop

    5:17 PM

    PTY

    S M T W T F S
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  12. CM787

    Tocumen International Airport

    7:56 AM

    PTY

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    8:16 AM

    SJO

    S - - W T F S

  13. CM871

    El Salvador International Airport

    2:05 PM

    SAL

    2h 12m

    Nonstop

    5:17 PM

    PTY

    S M T W T F S
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  14. CM344

    Tocumen International Airport

    8:37 AM

    PTY

    1h 26m

    Nonstop

    9:03 AM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S

  15. AV317

    El Salvador International Airport

    11:05 PM

    SAL

    2h 5m

    Nonstop

    2:10 AM

    PTY

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. AV059

    Tocumen International Airport

    10:05 AM

    PTY

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:45 AM

    BOG

    S M T W T F S

  17. AV692

    Bogota Airport

    11:15 PM

    BOG

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:30 AM

    SJO

    S M T W T F S
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About El Salvador International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport

Learn about El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 653.42 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $188
Cheapest return ticket price $353

FAQs for El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport takes about 58 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
  • The earliest flight from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport departs at 07:30, and the last departs at 22:25, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $361 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) at 07:30 and arrives in Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) at 19:05 and arrives in Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at 20:25.
    • The distance from Juan Santamaría International Airport to downtown is about 15 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is Tobias Bolaños International Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • avianca is a very popular airline operating an average of 554 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport currently start from $188, and round-trip fares start from $353. The current lowest fare is a Copa Airlines flight departing on Sun, Nov 22; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. avianca operate direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 5 minutes, and around 29 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is $506. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • El Salvador International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport operates around 30 weekly flights, mainly by avianca. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter El Salvador International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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