Costa Rica to El Salvador Β· 406 miles (653 km)

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

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6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from San Jose (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL) 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 Jose (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL): 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 SJO to SAL 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn AVIANCA6,000$43–88
Avianca LifeMilesOn AVIANCA8,000$40–85
ANA Mileage ClubOn AVIANCA17,500$15–60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn AVIANCA17,500$15–60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn AVIANCA20,500$15–60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn AVIANCA30,000$15–60
TAP Miles&GoOn AVIANCA35,000$59.80–104.80
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn AVIANCA35,000$15–150

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SJO to SAL

Book SJO to SAL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SJO to SAL with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Managua (MGA)Copa Airlines and SANSA, then AVIANCA
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    RZ
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  • Via Guatemala City (GUA)AVIANCA the whole way
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    Copa Airlines logo
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    Iberia logo
    5U
  • Via Panama City (PTY)AVIANCA and Copa Airlines the whole way
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    Copa Airlines logo
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    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Cancun (CUN)Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris, then AVIANCA
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SJO to SAL: common questions

How many miles does SJO to SAL 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 SJO to SAL?

AVIANCA (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to San Salvador (SAL).

How far is San Jose from San Salvador by plane?

San Jose (SJO) and San Salvador (SAL) 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 SJO to SAL 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 Jose and San Salvador?

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.