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How much do flights to San Salvador cost?
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £279 |
|---|---|
Nonstop flights in September | £171 – £429 |
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.
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
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.
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Weekly flights: 14 total | Daily flights: 2 average | Most flights: Friday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 07.09 | Tue 08.09 | Wed 09.09 | Thu 10.09 | Fri 11.09 | Sat 12.09 | Sun 13.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 30 total | Daily flights: 4.29 average | Most flights: Wednesday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 14.09 | Tue 15.09 | Wed 16.09 | Thu 17.09 | Fri 18.09 | Sat 19.09 | Sun 20.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly flights: 28 total | Daily flights: 4 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 21.09 | Tue 22.09 | Wed 23.09 | Thu 24.09 | Fri 25.09 | Sat 26.09 | Sun 27.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| Weekly flights: 26 total | Daily flights: 3.71 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San José to San Salvador
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos | TGU | 5U | Yes |
| Sansa Air | LRS | RZ | Yes |
| Iberia Airlines | IBE | IB | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in San Salvador
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 29°C | 19°C |
| February | 30°C | 20°C |
| March | 31°C | 21°C |
| April | 30°C | 22°C |
| May | 29°C | 22°C |
| June | 27°C | 21°C |
| July | 28°C | 22°C |
| August | 28°C | 22°C |
| September | 27°C | 21°C |
| October | 27°C | 21°C |
| November | 27°C | 20°C |
| December | 28°C | 19°C |
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