Mexico City

$109+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — MEX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in February or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$109
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$568
From San Jose to Mexico City Benito Juarez
One-way flight from San Jose to Mexico City Benito Juarez
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1311:30 amSJC - MEX
1 stop7h 40mVolaris
Wed 8/276:00 amMEX - SJC
1 stop8h 40mVolaris
Deal found 7/3$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2911:30 amSJC - MEX
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/3011:45 amMEX - SJC
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$282

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Fly from

San Jose

Fly to

Mexico City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseMexico City

SJC - MEX

SJCMEX

San Jose

Wed 8/13

11:30 am-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$240

San JoseMexico City

SJC - MEX

SJCMEX

San Jose

Fri 8/29

11:30 am-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 8/30

11:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$282

San JoseMexico City

SJC - MEX

SJCMEX

San Jose

Fri 11/7

11:30 am-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$109

San JoseMexico City

SJC - MEX

SJCMEX

San Jose

Sun 8/10

7:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$147

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Mexico City

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose to Mexico City is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Mexico City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Mexico City (average of $388). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Mexico City in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Mexico City?

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

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris from San Jose to Mexico City. 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.

Food

5.4

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Bernard,Apr 2025

MLM - LAX

Volaris has the route and the price to beat other airlines. Its service is basic and quite OK. Its web site, internet boarding appears to be in turmoil. For travel to Morelia, it is what we choose.

Food

5.4

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Bernard,Apr 2025

MLM - LAX

Volaris has the route and the price to beat other airlines. Its service is basic and quite OK. Its web site, internet boarding appears to be in turmoil. For travel to Morelia, it is what we choose.

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose to Mexico City round-trip?

    Volaris, at $240, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to Mexico City.. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Mexico City for 51% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 San Jose to Mexico City?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Mexico City (average of $388). Flying from San Jose 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Mexico City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$159Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$228Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$281Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$486Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$514Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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