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

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AV650
AV avianca
320
5:00 AM
CST TM
6:25 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AC2933
AC Air Canada
32N
5:00 AM
CST TM
6:25 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AV626
AV avianca
32N
5:00 AM
CST TM
6:25 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AV318
AV avianca
32N
3:05 PM
CST TM
4:30 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AV610
AV avianca
32N
3:05 PM
CST TM
4:30 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34351
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
4:17 PM
CST
5:36 PM
CST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV612
AV avianca
32N
4:30 PM
CST TM
5:55 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV616
AV avianca
320
7:50 PM
CST TM
9:05 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34350
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
5:30 AM
CST
6:50 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AV611
AV avianca
32N
10:10 AM
CST
11:25 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AV613
AV avianca
320
10:10 AM
CST
11:25 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AV319
AV avianca
32N
12:15 PM
CST
1:40 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AV617
AV avianca
320
5:35 PM
CST
6:55 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AV651
AV avianca
32N
10:25 PM
CST
11:40 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AV627
AV avianca
320
10:25 PM
CST
11:40 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2934
AC Air Canada
32N
10:25 PM
CST
11:40 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José (Alajuela) to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
3 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 405 mi 1h 15m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

SJO–SAL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Air Canada and Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. lead the route. The flight covers 405 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–SAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 28 320, 32N 1h15-1h25 Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 32N 1h25 Star Alliance
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. 3 320 1h19
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV, N3
32N Airbus A320neo – AC, AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV (35 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: N3 (3 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to SAL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to SAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
611
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Distance & Flight Time
405 mi / 652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 25m.

SJO–SAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) route.
Route details
Distance405 mi / 652 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights38 out / 32 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to SAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 25m. The route covers 405 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, avianca and Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V..
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from SJO to SAL. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAP, GDL, MCO, MGA, PTY, LIM, GUA, UIO, YYZ, IAH, MEX, IAD, CLT, BOG, HOU, DFW, LAX, MIA, MDE, EWR, FLL, ATL, YUL, JFK and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAL to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SJO to SAL

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, avianca and Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJO to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to SAL ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 405 miles (652 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.