Flights from San Salvador to San José
San Salvador and San José are about 650 km apart, and the scheduled nonstop flight takes about 1 h 15 min. Avianca has a nonstop flight on this route. You compare the fares in one search and book with the airline or travel agency you choose, so you see the final price before you pay.
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Updated 23 October 2026
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Nonstop flights from San Salvador to San José
San Salvador and San José are about 650 km apart, and the scheduled nonstop flight takes about 1 h 15 min. The distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the route a flight actually flies is a little longer. The flight arrives at SJO.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| From | San Salvador (SAL) |
| To | San José (SJO) |
| Distance | About 650 km |
| Time in the air | About 1 h 15 min |
| Airlines on the route | Avianca |
Airlines that fly from San Salvador to San José
Avianca has a nonstop flight on this route. The scheduled time comes from the published schedule, checked on 23 October 2026.
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The airports of the route
How to book
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Sources
- Source for the flight duration from San Salvador to San José. — informacionvuelo.avianca.com (checked 23 October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Salvador to San José?
The scheduled nonstop flight takes about 1 h 15 min. The two airports are about 650 km apart, measured as the great-circle distance between them.
Which airlines fly this route nonstop?
Avianca has a nonstop flight on this route. The Morsilla Travel search compares the fares of that airline.
Which airports do the flights from San Salvador to San José use?
They leave from SAL and arrive at SJO. The check-in, the security and the baggage claim all happen in the terminals of those two airports.