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$141+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SJO
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Tue 3/10
Tue 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2010:50 am
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 4/34:40 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 2/5$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/277:45 pm
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop4h 13m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 3/85:30 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop4h 30m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 2/7$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2112:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/34:40 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$262
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 10/314:00 am
MEX
-
SJO
2 stops7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/77:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$264
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1312:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/182:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$266
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/76:50 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 8/117:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 2/4$270
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/810:50 am
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 3/155:30 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop4h 30m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 2/7$272
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:00 pm
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop4h 13m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 2/272:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 2/7$273
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 4/136:50 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 4/187:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 2/5$275
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1312:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/152:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$278

Find flight deals from Mexico City to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Mexico City to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated February 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$141
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$256

Good round-trip deal

$275 or less

Good one-way deal

$212 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico City 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 February 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Mexico City

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 8/7

6:50 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/11

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$270

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 4/13

6:50 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$275

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 3/13

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

2:50 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$281

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 4/2

7:00 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

4:40 am-7:40 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$281

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 3/2

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

2:50 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$288

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 4/16

6:50 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$292

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 3/14

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/24

2:50 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$296

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 3/7

8:45 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

$296

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 8/7

4:55 am-11:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/11

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$308

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 4/13

11:20 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica (average of $137). Flying from Mexico City to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 MEX to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City 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 February 8, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Mexico City to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Mexico City 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 February 8, 2026.

The most flights from MEX to CR0 are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Mexico City and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% 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 February 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Aeromexico from Mexico City to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

5.2
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

5.2
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,557 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

5.2
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,577 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

5.2
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,496 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Benito Juarez. Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) is just 5.5 mi from the center of the city.

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

    The Mexico City Benito Juarez to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 2 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 Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like Volaris Costa Rica fly from Mexico City to Costa Rica in about 3h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1186 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $133 on Volaris Costa Rica. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $144 and Copa Airlines from $155 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Mexico City to Costa Rica are Avianca (95%), Avianca Costa Rica (95%) and Air France (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    On average you can expect to pay $282 for a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $136 while the most popular route, (Mexico City Benito Juarez - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $255.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica (average of $137). Flying from Mexico City to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 4 airlines flying from Mexico City to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Mexico City 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 February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$172Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$194Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$204Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$215Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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