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San José (SJO) to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) flights

Nonstop from Juan Santamaría International to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

652km

405 mi, great circle

Flying time

1h 31m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

4.3

average, November 2026

Airlines

1

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SJO to SAL

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San José to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)?

About 1h 31m gate to gate for the 652 km (405 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to SAL?

Avianca, with about 4.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).