$112+ 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CUN
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun are usually found in May or June, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday
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 January 8, 2026.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $212 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $112 (Super.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $298 |
Good round-trip deal | $111 or less |
Good one-way deal | $117 or less |
Find flight deals from San José to Cancún
Cheapest flights from San José to CancúnExplore 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 January 8, 2026.
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 January 8, 2026.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 4/241:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris
Wed 4/2911:22 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Deal found 1/7![Volaris logo]()
$212
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/181:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris
Sun 2/2211:22 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Deal found 1/6![Volaris logo]()
$222
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/161:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1912:35 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$226
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 5/41:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1412:35 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 4/241:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris
Mon 4/2711:22 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Deal found 1/7![Volaris logo]()
$229
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 8/158:29 amSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 8/1812:35 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/5![Volaris Costa Rica logo]()
$233
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/231:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/263:45 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$234
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sun 5/241:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2812:35 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 4/151:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris
Mon 4/2011:22 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Deal found 1/8![Volaris logo]()
$237
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/251:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris
Sun 3/111:22 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Deal found 1/7![Volaris logo]()
$239
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/141:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1712:35 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$240
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 January 8, 2026.
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
Thu 4/16
9:40 am-2:40 pm
1 stop4h 00m
Cancun
Thu 4/23
12:45 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop11h 45m
$257
San JoséCancún
SJO - CUN
SJOCUN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 3/7
8:11 am-10:01 pm
1 stop12h 50m
Cancun
Sun 3/15
7:01 am-1:53 pm
1 stop7h 52m
$266
San JoséCancún
SJO - CUN
SJOCUN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/11
5:51 pm-10:31 am
1 stop15h 40m
Cancun
Sun 3/15
7:01 am-1:53 pm
1 stop7h 52m
$266
San JoséCancún
SJO - CUN
SJOCUN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/9
5:51 pm-9:58 am
1 stop15h 07m
Cancun
Sun 3/15
7:01 am-1:53 pm
1 stop7h 52m
$266
San JoséCancún
SJO - CUN
SJOCUN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 3/10
2:54 pm-10:01 pm
1 stop6h 07m
Cancun
Sun 3/15
7:01 am-1:53 pm
1 stop7h 52m
$266
San JoséCancún
SJO - CUN
SJOCUN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/1
2:54 pm-10:01 pm
1 stop6h 07m
Cancun
Thu 3/5
4:42 pm-7:05 am
1 stop15h 23m
$277
San JoséCancún
SJO - CUN
SJOCUN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/29
11:01 am-10:01 pm
1 stop10h 00m
Cancun
Sat 5/2
7:04 am-1:53 pm
1 stop7h 49m
$278
San JoséCancún
SJO - CUN
SJOCUN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 3/21
10:08 am-10:01 pm
1 stop10h 53m
Cancun
Sun 3/29
7:00 am-1:52 pm
1 stop7h 52m
$278
San JoséCancún
SJO - CUN
SJOCUN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 4/3
10:04 am-10:01 pm
1 stop10h 57m
Cancun
Tue 4/7
11:37 am-6:25 pm
1 stop7h 48m
$278
San JoséCancún
SJO - CUN
SJOCUN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 3/13
1:29 pm-4:45 pm
Nonstop2h 16m
$120
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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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 January 2, 2026.
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 40 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 $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 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 January 8, 2026.
When flying from San José to Cancún, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from San José to Cancún delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between San José 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 San José 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 San José 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 January 8, 2026.
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.
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Top 5 airlines flying from San José to Cancún
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$153 | Average$313 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$154 | Average$329 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$175 | Average$266 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$186 | Average$240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$243 | Average$301 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |