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$104+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CUN
dic. 17 — dic. 241
mié. 12/17
mié. 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 17, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/231:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris
vie. 11/2811:22 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Deal found 11/16$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/231:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/253:40 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$233
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/248:29 amSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/2811:22 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$254
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
jue. 11/205:00 amSJO - CUN
1 stop8h 40mAvianca
jue. 11/2712:35 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop12h 40mAvianca
Deal found 11/17$273
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/92:39 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/1711:22 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$274
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
sáb. 12/69:35 amSJO - CUN
1 stop4h 05mAvianca
mié. 12/102:00 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/17$275
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
mié. 12/176:07 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop14h 58mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/244:41 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop15h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/17$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/255:30 amSJO - CUN
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/212:35 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$279
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/61:45 amSJO - CUN
1 stop14h 40mAvianca
vie. 12/122:00 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/14$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/115:30 amSJO - CUN
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/1512:35 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop11h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$281

Cheap flight deals from San José to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated noviembre 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$261

Good round-trip deal

$111 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 noviembre 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Cancún that are best for you.

Fly from

San José

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 11/21

5:50 pm-10:06 am

1 stop15h 16m

Cancun

mar. 11/25

6:59 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$277

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/22

6:07 pm-10:06 am

1 stop14h 59m

Cancun

mar. 11/25

6:59 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$277

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/17

5:53 pm-10:49 am

1 stop15h 56m

Cancun

mié. 12/24

4:41 pm-7:10 am

1 stop15h 29m

$277

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/23

10:08 am-10:01 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Cancun

mié. 1/28

4:42 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 24m

$304

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/22

5:53 pm-10:49 am

1 stop15h 56m

Cancun

dom. 12/28

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$320

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/19

5:53 pm-10:09 am

1 stop15h 16m

Cancun

mié. 12/24

4:41 pm-7:10 am

1 stop15h 29m

$320

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/5

1:29 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$119

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 1/11

2:39 pm-11:44 am

1 stop20h 05m

$119

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/23

10:08 am-10:04 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$148

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/16

5:53 pm-10:05 am

1 stop15h 12m

$148

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Deals found on 11/17

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Cancún

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Cancún in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Cancún. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Cancún may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Cancún?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cancún (average of $57). Flying from San José to Cancún in January is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 SJO to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 noviembre 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José to Cancún is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Cancún. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Cancún flight should consider departing on Friday 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Cancún?

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 noviembre 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Aeromexico from San José to Cancún by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,660 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,150 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,475 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Cancún?

    If you book a flight from San José to Cancún, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun. Flights to Cancun (CUN) from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) take 2h 16m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancún per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this San José to Cancún flight route?

    The San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun flight path 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 San José to Cancún?

    A quick flight from San José to Cancún can take about 15h 16m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $277. The distance from San José to Cancún is about 783 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Cancún round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Cancún round-trip from $151. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Volaris Costa Rica, from $177, and Volaris, from $188. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Cancún?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $81. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun) can be booked for $189 on average, our data indicates $193 when flying from San José to Cancún.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José to Cancún?

    Most of the time, San José to Cancún flights that have layovers will stop in Panama City.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    The majority of Panama City visitors spend their time at Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are located about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those landing in Panama City looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $9 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José to Cancún flights?

    Of the flights from San José to Cancún that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Guatemala City.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Cancún?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to Cancún?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cancún (average of $57). Flying from San José to Cancún in January is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 San José to Cancún

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 noviembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$151Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$177Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$188Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$189Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$215Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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