Costa Rica

$104+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SJO
Jan 4 — Jan 111
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Cheap flight deals from Mexico to Costa Rica

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 December 5, 2025.

This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/104:24 pmGDL - SJO
1 stop7h 02mAeromexico
Tue 12/236:15 amSJO - GDL
1 stop11h 58mAeromexico
Deal found 12/3$200
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/238:25 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 15mAeromexico
Fri 1/21:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 20mAeromexico
Deal found 12/3$231
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Tue 12/912:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Wed 12/1712:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$257
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/113:40 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/121:29 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$257
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/512:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Fri 12/1212:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$269
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1112:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/142:50 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$277
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/412:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Sat 12/612:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$282
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/512:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Sun 12/712:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$283
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/612:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Fri 12/127:50 pmSJO - MEX
1 stop5h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$284
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/712:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Tue 12/912:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$287
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sun 12/284:00 amMEX - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Fri 1/233:05 pmSJO - MEX
1 stop10h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$292
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/412:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Sun 12/74:15 pmSJO - MEX
1 stop10h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$298

Find 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 December 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$231
(Aeromexico)

One-way from

$104
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$342

Good round-trip deal

$309 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Mexico City Benito Juarez-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Mexico City Benito Juarez-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Mexico to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Mexico to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Mexico to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Mexico to Costa Rica.

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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 December 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Mexico

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 1/15

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

4:45 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$254

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 4/10

12:40 am-9:20 am

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/18

12:20 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$262

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 1/13

4:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

12:20 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$263

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 2/25

11:22 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

1:29 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$275

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 2/25

6:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

1:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$280

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 4/23

2:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

5:05 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$287

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 1/22

3:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$288

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 1/29

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

12:20 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$289

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 1/12

4:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

4:30 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 45m

$292

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 3/5

11:10 pm-8:50 am

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

12:40 pm-1:15 am

2 stops12h 35m

$296

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Mexico with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico to Costa Rica (average of $98). Flying from Mexico to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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 December 5, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Mexico to Costa Rica is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

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

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

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

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 December 5, 2025.

The most flights from MX0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from Mexico to Costa Rica delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Mexico 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 Mexico to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% 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 December 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris Costa Rica, 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.

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For as low as $275, Avianca can have you in Costa Rica from Mexico in 2h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 Mexico to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris Costa Rica. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $56. Users have also found prices from $108 and $127 on Volaris and Avianca, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico to Costa Rica (average of $98). Flying from Mexico to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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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Alternative routes for Mexico to Costa Rica

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Top 6 airlines flying from Mexico to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 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 December 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$177Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$195Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$207Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$237Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$238Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VivaCheapest$240Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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