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$99+ Cheap flights from Mexico 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SJO
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sat 8/16
Sat 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Mexico to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Mexico to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated August 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$222
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$99
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$270

Good round-trip deal

$158 or less

Good one-way deal

$70 or less
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Cheapest flights from Mexico to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 11, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 11/711:15 amGDL - SJO
1 stop14h 05mViva
Mon 11/102:20 amSJO - GDL
1 stop10h 40mViva
Deal found 8/10$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Fri 11/213:30 pmTIJ - SJO
1 stop7h 50mViva
Mon 12/12:20 amSJO - TIJ
1 stop14h 25mViva
Deal found 8/9$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 11/243:30 pmTIJ - SJO
1 stop7h 50mViva
Mon 12/12:20 amSJO - TIJ
1 stop14h 25mViva
Deal found 8/9$226
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:23 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Sat 10/412:23 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris
Deal found 8/9$236
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2910:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 9/12:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/9$252
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 8/2810:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 9/42:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/10$254
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:20 pmMEX - SJO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/72:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9$257
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2310:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 9/302:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/9$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:23 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/45:05 amSJO - CUN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sat 10/412:40 amMEX - SJO
1 stop8h 40mAvianca
Wed 10/81:55 amSJO - MEX
1 stop10h 10mAvianca
Deal found 8/9$261
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 12/2512:35 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/512:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Wed 10/812:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Sat 10/111:40 amSJO - MEX
1 stop10h 25mAvianca
Deal found 8/9$262

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico 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 August 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Mexico

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Fri 11/7

11:15 am-1:20 am

1 stop14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

2:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$222

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 11/21

3:30 pm-1:20 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

2:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$223

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 11/24

3:30 pm-1:20 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

2:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$226

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 9/24

10:23 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

12:23 pm-3:39 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$236

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sat 1/17

2:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

12:29 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$249

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 8/29

10:50 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/1

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$252

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 8/28

10:50 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$254

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 8/31

11:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop10h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/7

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$257

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 9/23

10:50 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$258

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 9/24

10:23 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

5:05 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$259

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Mexico to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 MX to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico 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 August 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Mexico to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Mexico to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Mexico 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 August 11, 2025.

The most flights from MX0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 August 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Aeromexico from Mexico 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,505 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from Mexico to Costa Rica have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Viva. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $99. Users have also found prices from $121 and $145 on Volaris and Volaris Costa Rica, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Mexico to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 Mexico to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Mexico 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 August 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$81Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$116Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$156Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$185Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$194Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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