Cheap Flights from San Jose to San Salvador
Cheap Flights from San Jose to San Salvador
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose to San Salvador? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Jose to San Salvador vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 18,000–69,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Jose to San Salvador for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
SJC - SAL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 18,000 Pts + $7.1
2026-11-11
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 63,400 Pts + $7.1
2026-12-28
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 69,700 Pts + $7.1
2026-12-28
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 69,700 Pts + $7.1
2026-12-28
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 69,700 Pts + $12.7
2026-12-28
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 69,700 Pts + $12.7
San Jose to San Salvador flight facts
Distance
2,611 mi
4,201 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
San Salvador is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Airports in San Salvador
SAL · Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - San Salvador · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights Sacramento - San Salvador · Sacramento is 94 mi from San Jose
Flights San Jose - Guatemala City · Guatemala City is 126 mi from San Salvador
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to San Salvador
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 77,200 Pts + $7.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 79,200 Pts + $12.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 79,200 Pts + $12.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 79,200 Pts + $12.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-26
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 83,800 Pts + $7.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
SJC - SAL
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 83,900 Pts + $7.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Antiguo Cuscatlán (El Salvador)
Hyatt Centric San Salvador
From 6,000 Pts or $191
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Jose to San Salvador depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Jose to San Salvador.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to San Salvador.
San Jose and San Salvador are about 2,611 miles (4,201 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,611-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Salvador is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC). Arrivals in San Salvador: Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Intl (SAL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Salvador, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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