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$98+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MEX
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Mexico City

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 March 21, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/277:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 5/46:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/17$217
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 5/126:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/16$218
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop15h 25m
Viva
Mon 9/74:15 pm
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop9h 00m
Viva
Deal found 3/16$222
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 4/287:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 5/26:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/16$223
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 9/42:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop15h 25m
Viva
Thu 9/1010:50 pm
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop26h 25m
Viva
Deal found 3/19$225
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 5/96:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/16$226
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 10/106:50 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/17$227
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/242:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop11h 20m
Viva
Mon 8/315:35 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop19h 40m
Viva
Deal found 3/16$229
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/307:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 5/46:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/20$231
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 4/247:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 5/16:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/17$232
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/142:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop28h 20m
Viva
Sun 9/2010:50 pm
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop26h 25m
Viva
Deal found 3/17$233

Find 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 March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$98
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$294

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
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One-way flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City Benito Juarez
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Mexico City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

2:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 9/10

10:50 pm-1:15 am

1 stop26h 25m

$225
Quickest round-trip

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 5/12

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$226

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 4/26

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$238

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 4/19

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$239

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 4/28

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$239

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 4/26

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$239

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/20

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 7/30

6:50 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$246

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 5/3

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$252

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 4/22

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$252

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 7/30

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$260

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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.
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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 $69). Flying from Costa Rica to Mexico City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 March 21, 2026.

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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

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

About 6% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Mexico City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday 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 Costa Rica to Mexico City flights?

Over the last year, Aeromexico have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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 March 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris Costa Rica,Copa Airlines, andAeromexico 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.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,563 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3
Viva
7.0
Good
818 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,503 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Food

5.9

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

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 32 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 $226, Viva can have you in Mexico City from Costa Rica in 3h. There are 1186 mi between Costa Rica and Mexico City. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris Costa Rica, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $83. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Costa Rica to Mexico City for a low price.

  • 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: Avianca (98%), Avianca Costa Rica (98%), Aeromexico (96%).

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

    While on average a flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City is generally $603, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $102. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Mexico City Benito Juarez), you can expect to pay $231 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 $69). Flying from Costa Rica to Mexico City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$116Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$156Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AeromexicoCheapest$174Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$184Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$238Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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