Mexico City

$99+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MEX
May 21 — May 281
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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 April 21, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/217:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 4/226:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/15$206
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/157:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 5/226:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/16$209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/127:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 5/176:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/17$222
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/267:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 6/26:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/16$223
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/242:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop28h 20m
Viva
Fri 5/157:25 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop17h 55m
Viva
Deal found 4/20$236
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 5/176:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/19$237
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 5/257:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Thu 5/286:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/16$238
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/147:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 5/176:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/16$240
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/317:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Thu 6/116:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/19$241
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/112:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop19h 10m
Viva
Fri 5/157:25 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop17h 55m
Viva
Deal found 4/17$242
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/167:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 5/236:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 01m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/16$244
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/152:20 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop28h 20m
Viva
Fri 5/297:25 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop17h 55m
Viva
Deal found 4/19$245

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 April 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Volaris)

One-way from

$99
(Viva)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$267 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Mexico City Benito Juarez flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Mexico City Benito Juarez flights.
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. 3% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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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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 April 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Mexico City that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 5/13

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$209

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 5/17

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$209

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 5/28

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$209

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 5/17

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$209

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 4/28

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$273

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/29

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 7/5

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$286

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 6/2

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$289

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 6/27

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$297

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 5/12

4:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$319

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 5/9

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$320

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City (average of $264). Flying from Costa Rica to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 April 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 22% 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 April 21, 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to MEX are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

About 7% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Mexico City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 167 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?

Tuesday 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 April 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.

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

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?

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

    For as low as $209, Volaris Costa Rica can have you in Mexico City from Costa Rica in 3h. There are 1186 mi between Costa Rica and Mexico City. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 (95%), Avianca Costa Rica (95%), Aeromexico (94%).

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

    While on average a flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City is generally $447, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Mexico City Benito Juarez), you can expect to pay $209 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Mexico City (average of $264). Flying from Costa Rica to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 April 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$116Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$142Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AeromexicoCheapest$166Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$175Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$244Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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