Costa Rica

$138+ 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SJO
May 31 — Jun 71
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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 May 1, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/208:28 pm
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/241:31 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$254
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/219:20 am
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop14h 55m
Viva
Mon 9/282:20 am
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop18h 28m
Viva
Deal found 4/27$256
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/56:25 pm
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 50m
Viva
Mon 6/82:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop7h 40m
Viva
Deal found 4/29$260
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:10 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Viva
Fri 9/42:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop12h 23m
Viva
Deal found 4/28$261
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 10/2211:37 am
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 11m
Volaris
Tue 10/271:33 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Volaris
Deal found 5/1$263
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1410:45 pm
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop26h 35m
Viva
Mon 5/182:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop28h 20m
Viva
Deal found 5/1$268
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 4/27$269
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/226:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Thu 5/287:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/27$272
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/259:30 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop15h 50m
Viva
Fri 5/292:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop19h 10m
Viva
Deal found 4/29$275
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/24:32 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop8h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/44:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$276
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/155:35 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop19h 45m
Viva
Fri 5/222:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop28h 20m
Viva
Deal found 4/27$278
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 5/213:19 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop9h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/274:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$278

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 May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Super.com)

One-way from

$138
(Volaris)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$258

Good round-trip deal

$133 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. 5% potential increase in price ($15 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 May 2026
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 May 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 10/22

11:37 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

1:33 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$263

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 5/22

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$272

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 9/28

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/5

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$283

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 9/10

10:50 pm-1:15 am

1 stop26h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

2:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$302

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 10/15

11:37 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/19

4:20 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$303

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 6/1

2:25 pm-1:15 am

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

2:20 am-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$305

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Fri 8/21

8:30 am-1:15 am

1 stop16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

2:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$308

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 6/26

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/29

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$309

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 9/11

9:20 am-1:15 am

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

2:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$315

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 5/22

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$316

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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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Mexico to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico to Costa Rica (average of $291). Flying from Mexico to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 May 1, 2026.

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 54% on airfare.

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 May 1, 2026.

The most flights from MX0 to CR0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 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 Mexico to Costa Rica delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Mexico and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 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?

Thursday 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 May 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris Costa Rica,Aeromexico, andViva 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.

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

5.9

Overall

7.9

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 $263, Volaris can have you in Costa Rica from Mexico in 2h 11m. 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 $68 and $115 on Viva and Volaris, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico to Costa Rica (average of $291). Flying from Mexico to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$131Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$187Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$195Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$224Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VivaCheapest$240Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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