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$131+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to Costa Rica

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — SJO
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Tue 6/9
Tue 6/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cancún to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Cancún to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 10, 2026.

This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/611:37 am
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 11m
Volaris
Tue 10/201:33 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Volaris
Deal found 5/6$269
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/98:28 pm
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 11/164:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 5/6$280
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/711:37 am
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/204:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1312:37 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop12h 04m
Aeromexico
Sun 5/177:30 am
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop10h 05m
Aeromexico
Deal found 5/5$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 5/118:50 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop27h 51m
Aeromexico
Sat 5/167:30 am
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop16h 48m
Aeromexico
Deal found 5/9$295
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 9/198:00 am
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/234:20 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/94:31 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop8h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/161:33 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/196:03 am
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/221:33 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$305
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/68:28 pm
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 11/114:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 5/6$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:03 am
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/71:33 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$320
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 7/1312:25 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/204:20 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/56:07 am
CUN
-
LIR
2 stops10h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/126:00 pm
LIR
-
CUN
1 stop24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$677

Find flight deals from Cancún to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cancún to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Volaris)

One-way from

$131
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$268

Good round-trip deal

$243 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to Costa Rica 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 May 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 5/20

8:28 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

4:18 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$345

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 6/11

11:37 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/15

4:20 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$365

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sat 8/1

8:28 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/7

4:20 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$365

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Tue 6/23

11:37 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/30

1:33 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$371

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 5/28

11:37 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

7:00 am-9:03 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$403

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Mon 6/1

8:28 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

4:20 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$417

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 7/2

11:37 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/8

4:20 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$440

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Mon 7/13

8:28 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/20

4:20 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$493

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Fri 7/3

8:28 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

1:33 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$499

CancúnLiberia

CUN - LIR

CUNLIR

Cancun

Fri 6/5

6:07 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Liberia

Fri 6/12

6:00 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$677

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Best time to book a flight from Cancún to Costa Rica

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cancún to Costa Rica?

The price you pay for your flight from Cancún to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 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 Cancún to Costa Rica?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Costa Rica (average of $81). Flying from Cancún to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 CUN to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 10, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cancún to Costa Rica in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 69% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Cancún to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Cancún to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 10, 2026.

The most flights from CUN to CR0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Cancún to Costa Rica delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Cancún and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

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

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

Over the last year, Volaris have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated May 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris from Cancún to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,164 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to Costa Rica. 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 from for flights from Cancún to Costa Rica?

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

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

    Airlines like Volaris Costa Rica, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from Cancún to Costa Rica in about 2h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 39m. The distance from Cancún to Costa Rica is about 783 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $115 on Volaris. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris Costa Rica from $117 and Copa Airlines from $128 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Cancún to Costa Rica is generally $298, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $155. When looking at the most popular route, (Cancun - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $328 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to Costa Rica 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 Cancún to Costa Rica?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to Costa Rica (average of $81). Flying from Cancún to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 2 airlines flying from Cancún to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cancún to Costa Rica. 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$195Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$233Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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