The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 1,871 kilometers (1,163 miles / 1,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Bahamas. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:09 in San Jose, it's 07:09 in San Salvador.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,997 feet between the two airports. San Salvador Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from San Salvador (ZSA) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.