Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and San Salvador takes around 1.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and San Salvador?

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The flight distance between San José and San Salvador is 652 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between San José and San Salvador. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and Guatemala City, Cancún, Mexico City, Liberia, Tambor, Quepos, Panama City, Los Angeles, Puerto Jiménez, Tamarindo, San José del Cabo, New York, Medellín, Fort Lauderdale, Bogotá, London, Madrid, Lima, Tijuana, Guadalajara.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Salvador and Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., New York, Houston, Denver, Mexico City, Guatemala City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Tijuana, Charlotte, Miami, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Raleigh, Dallas, Bogotá, Cancún, Omaha, San Juan.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

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San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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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.

Question 8

What airports are near San Salvador?

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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.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from San José?

Accepted Answer

A number of bus and train companies depart from San José, including RideCR.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San José and San Salvador?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San José and San Salvador thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San José and San Salvador can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between San José and San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between San José and San Salvador with Avianca, Copa Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica, United Airlines, American Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between San José and San Salvador?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and San Salvador, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between San José and San Salvador?

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Traveling between San José and San Salvador, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal

Question 16

How many airports are there near San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San Salvador. The main one is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International and other nearby airports include Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International, La Aurora International.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach San José by bus or train?

Accepted Answer

Yes, San José has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from San José, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and San Salvador depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and San Salvador arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Salvador, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between San José and San Salvador depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between San José and San Salvador arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Salvador, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$ 95
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$ 196
Cheapest round-trip	$ 180
Average round-trip	$ 622
Most popular airline	Avianca

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
American Airlines	AAL	AA	Yes	No

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