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$105+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Mexico City (MEX)

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MEX
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Mexico City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Mexico City flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$239
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$105
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$275

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
From Costa Rica to Mexico City Benito Juarez
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/84:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 11/158:45 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/16$241
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 10/272:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 11/911:00 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/17$242
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/232:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 9/267:45 pmMEX - SJO
1 stop4h 13mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/15$243
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 9/64:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 9/1010:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/17$244
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/204:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 9/278:45 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/16$245
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 9/2910:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/17$246
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 10/12:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 10/510:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/16$247
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 9/215:30 amSJO - MEX
Nonstop4h 25mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 9/278:45 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/17$249
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 10/162:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 10/2010:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/16$250
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 11/154:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 11/228:45 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/18$251
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/232:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/2512:40 amMEX - SJO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$252
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 10/12:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 10/67:00 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop4h 13mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/17$253

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Mexico City 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Mexico City that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Mexico City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 9/27

8:45 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$246

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 9/25

10:50 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$246

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

4:48 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/22

8:45 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$251

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/6

4:48 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 9/10

10:50 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$251

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/1

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 10/6

7:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$253

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

2:43 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/15

8:45 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$253

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 9/26

7:45 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$254

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/8

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 10/12

12:40 am-9:20 am

1 stop8h 40m

$257

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 9/28

10:50 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$257

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/19

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 9/23

7:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$261

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico City from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City (average of $387). Flying from Costa Rica to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 CR to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Costa Rica to Mexico City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Mexico City

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Mexico City. 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 18, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to MEX are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. 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 Mexico City. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, and Avianca from Costa Rica to Mexico City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,407 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,162 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

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

    Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City. It is only a 5.5 mi journey from Benito Juarez (MEX) to Mexico City’s city center.

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

    The Costa Rica to Mexico City Benito Juarez flight path was viewed by 30 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 Costa Rica to Mexico City?

    For as low as $246, Volaris Costa Rica can have you in Mexico City from Costa Rica in 2h 57m. There are 1186 mi between Costa Rica and Mexico City. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Costa Rica to Mexico City on time: Air France (91%), Aeromexico (91%), Avianca (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City is generally $388, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $105. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Mexico City Benito Juarez), you can expect to pay $222 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City (average of $387). Flying from Costa Rica to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 Costa Rica to Mexico City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Mexico City. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$156Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$187Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$203Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$249Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$259Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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