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How much do flights to San Salvador cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£239

Nonstop flights in July

£141 – £218

Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from San Salvador's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: shared shuttle or public bus.

San Salvador is served by Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL), located approximately 44 km south of the city center in the town of San Luis Talpa. As the main gateway to El Salvador, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, ride-hailing services, and public buses. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$30 – $40; fixed rate to San Salvador center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and safety

30-50 min

$35 – $60; pre-booked; varies by vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-75 min

$12 – $20; per person; multiple stops

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

30-55 min

$20 – $35; app-based; surge pricing may apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app users seeking flexibility

60-90 min

$0.50 – $1; local currency; basic service

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

extreme budget travelers

30-50 min

$35 – $70; per day; varies by vehicle class

on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate from designated stands outside arrivals with fixed rates to major destinations.
  • Public buses are inexpensive but may be crowded and have limited luggage space.
  • Traffic congestion is common during rush hours, particularly on the highway to San Salvador.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Salvador

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Average flights per week
98
Flight distance
652 km
Worth visiting
Ruta De Las Flores, El Salvador

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San José to San Salvador in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Avianca
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Avianca
4444445
Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 5 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Avianca
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Avianca
4444444
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from San José to San Salvador

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes
VolarisVOIY4No
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Salvador

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C19°C
February30°C20°C
March31°C21°C
April30°C22°C
May28°C22°C
June27°C21°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C22°C
September27°C21°C
October27°C21°C
November27°C20°C
December28°C19°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
19°C
January
Sunny days
243
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
33°C20°C
25 Jul
69%
31°C20°C
Sunday
19 Jul
57%
32°C20°C
26 Jul
88%
24°C20°C
Monday
20 Jul
20%
30°C21°C
27 Jul
81%
31°C21°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
32°C21°C
28 Jul
87%
30°C21°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
32°C20°C
29 Jul
87%
31°C20°C
Thursday
23 Jul
33°C19°C
30 Jul
83%
29°C20°C
Friday
24 Jul
57%
32°C20°C
31 Jul
65%
31°C19°C
The distance between San José and San Salvador is 652 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, AeroMexico, Volaris, and Iberia Airlines. San José and San Salvador have 98 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San José to San Salvador?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and San Salvador takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between San José and San Salvador?
The flight distance between San José and San Salvador is 652 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and San Salvador?
Several carriers operate flights between San José and San Salvador. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Salvador?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Salvador and Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Houston, London, New York, Montreal, Roatan, Manchester, Mexico City, Calgary, Miami, Atlanta, Madrid, Detroit, Toronto, Lima, Vancouver, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Panama.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal.
What airports are near San Salvador?
The main airport in San Salvador is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International. It is also served by La Aurora International, Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International.
Which airlines fly between San José and San Salvador?
Currently, you can fly between San José and San Salvador with Avianca, Copa Airlines, AeroMexico, Volaris, Iberia Airlines.
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