Mexico City

$103+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MEX
feb. 14 — feb. 211
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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 enero 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$103
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$303

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Mexico City Benito Juarez flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Mexico City Benito Juarez
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City Benito Juarez
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City Benito Juarez.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City Benito Juarez.

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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 enero 15, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
mar. 9/82:43 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 07m
Volaris Costa Rica
sáb. 9/128:45 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 02m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/12$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
jue. 3/52:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
jue. 3/1210:50 am
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/13$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
vie. 4/242:43 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 07m
Volaris Costa Rica
jue. 4/3010:50 am
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/14$219
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
mié. 2/182:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
vie. 2/207:45 pm
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop4h 13m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/14$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
mié. 5/65:30 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop4h 30m
Volaris Costa Rica
vie. 5/87:45 pm
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop4h 13m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/13$221
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
sáb. 1/244:20 pm
SJO
-
MEX
2 stops10h 40m
Avianca
sáb. 1/315:00 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 1/13$222
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
mar. 1/202:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
mar. 1/2710:50 am
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/13$223
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
sáb. 8/14:48 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 57m
Volaris Costa Rica
dom. 8/211:00 am
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 57m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/13$224
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
jue. 2/122:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
dom. 2/2210:50 am
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/13$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/172:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
mar. 2/247:00 pm
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop4h 13m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/15$226
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
vie. 5/82:43 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 07m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 5/1112:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
vie. 1/302:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
jue. 2/510:50 am
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/13$228

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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 enero 15, 2026.
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

vie. 5/29

10:10 am-11:00 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

sáb. 6/6

12:55 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$281

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/11

11:01 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

sáb. 2/14

1:20 am-8:21 am

1 stop7h 01m

$283

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/26

6:08 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 07m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

sáb. 2/28

1:20 am-7:05 am

1 stop5h 45m

$283

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 1/29

5:56 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 04m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

jue. 2/5

3:30 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 36m

$283

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/31

5:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

jue. 2/5

1:20 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 46m

$283

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/4

5:51 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 24m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

sáb. 2/7

1:20 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 46m

$283

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/7

10:08 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

vie. 2/13

1:20 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 46m

$283

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/12

5:51 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 09m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

sáb. 2/14

1:20 am-8:21 am

1 stop7h 01m

$283

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/1

5:50 am-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

sáb. 2/7

1:20 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 46m

$283

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/7

10:08 am-12:15 am

1 stop14h 07m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

jue. 2/12

1:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop8h 40m

$283

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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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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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 enero 15, 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 27% on airfare.

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 enero 15, 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to MEX are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 157 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 Thursday 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 enero 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Aeromexico 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.

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

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?

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

    For as low as $283, Avianca can have you in Mexico City from Costa Rica in 8h 19m. 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 $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Aeromexico, 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: Air France (94%), Aeromexico (94%), Avianca (93%).

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

    While on average a flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City is generally $333, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Mexico City Benito Juarez), you can expect to pay $196 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 enero 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$116Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$153Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AeromexicoCheapest$175Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$191Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$255Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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