San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to San José (Alajuela) (SAL–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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405 mi airlines 38/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 24m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AV319
AV avianca
320
7:30 AM
CST
8:45 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV609
AV avianca
320
10:10 AM
CST
11:30 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV313
AV avianca
32N
5:35 PM
CST
6:50 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV627+1
AV avianca
320
10:25 PM
CST
11:40 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2934cs
AC Air Canada
320
10:25 PM
CST
11:40 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV651
AV avianca
32N
10:25 PM
CST
11:40 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2933cs
AC Air Canada
32N
5:05 AM
CST TM
6:25 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV626+1
AV avianca
32N
5:05 AM
CST TM
6:25 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV650
AV avianca
320
5:05 AM
CST TM
6:25 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV318
AV avianca
320
9:40 AM
CST TM
10:55 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AV610
AV avianca
32N
3:10 PM
CST TM
4:30 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV312
AV avianca
320
7:45 PM
CST TM
9:05 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to San José (Alajuela)
2 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 405 mi 1h 15m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

SAL–SJO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and SalamAir lead the route. The flight covers 405 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAL–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca Also: AC 31 320, 32N 1h15-1h20 Star Alliance AC
N3 SalamAir 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC, AV
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (31 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: N3 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAL to SJO direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
585
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric SAL→SJO GUA→SJO
Distance from SAL 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6
Weekly flights 38 42
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San José (Alajuela) is 0 hours the same as San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
SAL: CST · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
405 mi / 652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.

SAL–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance405 mi / 652 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights38 out / 38 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAL to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 405 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and SalamAir. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from SAL to SJO. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, FLL, HOU, MDE, MSY, MGA, CLT, YUL, OAK, YYZ, PTY, GUA, IAD, MEX, UIO, LIM, EWR, ATL, BOG, IAH, MIA, LAX, SFO, DFW, CUN, JFK, MCO and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJO to SAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GUA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAL to SJO

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and SalamAir. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAL to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to SJO ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 405 miles (652 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA).