Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
San Jose and San Salvador follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Flights from SJO to SAL start at 05:05 — the earliest with AVIANCA. The latest departure is at 19:50 with AVIANCA. Overall, you can choose from 36 weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your SJO to SAL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AVIANCA is your gateway to discovering San Salvador (and maybe even some other great corners of El Salvador!). Browse the direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AVIANCA.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating SJO to SAL flights. A dependable 84.19% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SJO and SAL:
La Aurora International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
At the moment, ر.ق. 311 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 549. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SJO to SAL.
The cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SJO to SAL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights departing from Juan Santamaria International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SJO? If you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Book a hotel near SAL if you're taking a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar to explore San Salvador and beyond.
Booking your ride from El Salvador International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport to central San Salvador has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Salvador. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SJO to SAL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of El Salvador
Soyapango is just one of the many places in El Salvador waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in El Salvador, head for Santa Ana, about 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park are among its highlights.
