San Salvador (SAL) to San Jose (SJO) flights

An economy award from San Salvador (SAL) to San Jose (SJO) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $43. One airline flies nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to San Jose (SJO): AVIANCA. The two airports are 406 miles (653 km) apart. AVIANCA is in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Managua, Guatemala City and Panama City and more.
How many miles SAL to SJO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA | 6,000 | $43β88 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA | 8,000 | $40β85 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $15β60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA | 17,500 | $15β60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA | 20,500 | $15β60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA | 30,000 | $15β60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $59.80β104.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA | 35,000 | $15β150 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAL to SJO
- AVIANCAStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

Book SAL to SJO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks AVIANCA
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks AVIANCA
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks AVIANCA
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks AVIANCA
- Emirates SkywardsBooks AVIANCA
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks AVIANCA
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks AVIANCA
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks AVIANCA
- TAP Miles&GoBooks AVIANCA
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks AVIANCA
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks AVIANCA
- United MileagePlusBooks AVIANCA
SAL to SJO with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Managua (MGA)AVIANCA, then Copa Airlines and SANSA

RZ - Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA the whole way
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- Via Panama City (PTY)AVIANCA and Copa Airlines the whole way




- Via Cancun (CUN)AVIANCA, then Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris
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SAL to SJO: common questions
How many miles does SAL to SJO cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on AVIANCA, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (8,000), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAL to SJO?
AVIANCA (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Salvador (SAL) to San Jose (SJO).
How far is San Salvador from San Jose by plane?
San Salvador (SAL) and San Jose (SJO) are 406 miles (653 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAL to SJO award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Salvador and San Jose?
The most direct connections are through Managua (MGA), Guatemala City (GUA), Panama City (PTY) and Cancun (CUN). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through Guatemala City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.





