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Book your trip to arrive at Juan Santamaría International, San José - Tralapa, or San José Bus Stop. The distance between San Salvador and San José is 652 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. San Salvador and San José have 31 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, and Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | - | 4 | 6 |
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Check-in for a flight from San Salvador to San José
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | AVA | AV | Yes | No |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes | 0 0 |
| Volaris Costa Rica | VOC | Q6 | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from San Salvador to San José?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Salvador and San José takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Salvador and San José?
The flight distance between San Salvador and San José is 652 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Salvador and San José?
Several carriers operate flights between San Salvador and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca.
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., Mexico City, New York, Cancún, London, Madrid, Melbourne, Houston, Paris, Bogotá, Tijuana, Guatemala City, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, Tapachula, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Barcelona, Istanbul.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Guatemala City, Cancún, Liberia, Montreal, Tambor, Toronto, Mexico City, Dublin, Manchester, Tamarindo, Bahía Drake, Edinburgh, Bogotá, Panama City, Orlando, Lima, Winnipeg, Puerto Limón, Quepos.
What airports are near San Salvador?
The main airport in San Salvador is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International. It is also served by Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International, La Aurora 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, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal.
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