San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to San José (Alajuela) (SAL–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: AC, IB | 31 | 320, 32N | 1h15-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | AC, IB |
| N3 SalamAir | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
| Metric | SAL→SJO | GUA→SJO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAL | – | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 51 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
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).
SAL–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAL to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAL to SJO is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 405 miles (652 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via La Aurora, Tocumen and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA).