San Salvador (SAL) to San Jose (SJO) flights
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.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAL to SJO
- AVIANCAStar Alliance · 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 way5U
- Via Panama City (PTY)AVIANCA and Copa Airlines the whole way
- Via Cancun (CUN)AVIANCA, then Volaris Costa Rica and VolarisQ6
SAL to SJO: common questions
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.
How many miles does SAL to SJO cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAL to SJO with taxes and fees.
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.