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$119+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Cancún (CUN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CUN
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Cancún

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:07 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop15h 42mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/244:41 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop15h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2512:35 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$303
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:00 amSJO - CUN
1 stop6h 00mAvianca
Wed 12/246:25 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/15$314
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:07 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop14h 58mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/244:41 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop15h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/191:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/212:00 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$328
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3112:35 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$335
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:20 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop9h 16mAeromexico
Mon 1/54:22 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop8h 18mAeromexico
Deal found 12/14$339
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:08 amSJO - CUN
1 stop5h 01mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/3111:50 amCUN - SJO
1 stop6h 03mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$341
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:35 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$345
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:35 amSJO - CUN
1 stop4h 05mAvianca
Sat 12/203:40 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop9h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/14$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:40 amLIR - CUN
2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/13:40 pmCUN - LIR
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$816
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/162:20 pmLIR - CUN
2 stops22h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/214:47 pmCUN - LIR
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,016

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Cancún

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Cancún flight deals. Data was last updated December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$119
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$111 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Cancún that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

2:50 pm-1:36 am

1 stop9h 46m

Cancun

Sun 2/15

11:22 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$306

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

6:07 pm-10:05 am

1 stop14h 58m

Cancun

Wed 12/24

4:41 pm-7:16 am

1 stop15h 35m

$320

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

5:56 pm-10:44 am

1 stop15h 48m

Cancun

Tue 1/27

4:32 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 34m

$325

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/10

5:56 pm-10:31 am

1 stop15h 35m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

4:42 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 24m

$326

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/10

5:56 pm-10:31 am

1 stop15h 35m

Cancun

Thu 1/15

4:42 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 24m

$337

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

5:56 pm-10:44 am

1 stop15h 48m

Cancun

Tue 1/27

4:32 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 34m

$337

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

5:56 pm-10:31 am

1 stop15h 35m

Cancun

Mon 1/19

4:42 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 24m

$337

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/7

5:56 pm-10:44 am

1 stop15h 48m

Cancun

Wed 1/14

4:42 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 24m

$348

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/10

5:56 pm-9:56 am

1 stop15h 00m

Cancun

Fri 1/16

4:42 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 24m

$348

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

5:56 pm-10:44 am

1 stop15h 48m

Cancun

Sat 1/24

7:01 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$354

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Cancún

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Cancún?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Cancún (average of $57). Flying from Costa Rica to Cancún in January is currently the most expensive (average of $155). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Costa Rica to Cancún in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 53% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Cancún. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Cancún flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Cancún delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Cancún have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Cancún flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Cancún flights?

Over the last year, Volaris have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Aeromexico from Costa Rica to Cancún to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,629 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,152 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,487 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from Costa Rica?

    Most people fly into Cancun (CUN) if they book a flight to Cancún from Costa Rica. Cancun is conveniently located just 8.9 mi from Cancún’s city center.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Cancún flight route?

    This flight path from Costa Rica to Cancun was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Cancún?

    Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to Cancún in just under 14h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 44m. The distance from Costa Rica to Cancún is about 783 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Cancún one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $83. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris Costa Rica and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from Costa Rica to Cancún for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Cancún?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Costa Rica to Cancún? While on average our users pay $236, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $76. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun), is priced around $188.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Cancún?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Cancún (average of $57). Flying from Costa Rica to Cancún in January is currently the most expensive (average of $155). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Cancún

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Cancún. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$153Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$156Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$171Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$186Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$243Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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