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$139+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to San José (SJO)

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — SJO
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or June, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Cancún to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

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.
Fri 5/158:28 pm
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 5/294:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/16$224
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:00 am
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop19h 20m
Viva
Mon 6/12:20 am
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop18h 50m
Viva
Deal found 3/18$238
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:26 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop10h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/184:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$260
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1611:37 am
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/204:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$261
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:28 pm
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 4/224:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/18$271
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.
Thu 4/3010:55 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop27h 25m
Viva
Mon 5/42:20 am
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop19h 05m
Viva
Deal found 3/19$279
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/284:37 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop8h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/54:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$281
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:28 pm
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 10/54:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/16$284
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2012:25 pm
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/274:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$286
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:28 pm
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 4/274:18 pm
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/17$290

Find flight deals from Cancún to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to San José (SJO). 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 March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(Volaris)

One-way from

$139
(Viva)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$282

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to San José 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 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Fri 5/15

8:28 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

4:18 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$224

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 4/16

11:37 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

4:18 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$261

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 4/9

12:35 pm-1:44 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-9:03 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$305

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Mon 3/30

2:29 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop4h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

6:19 pm-10:00 am

1 stop14h 41m

$344

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sat 6/6

2:25 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/26

8:13 am-1:29 am

1 stop16h 16m

$348

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Mon 4/20

6:01 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

7:30 am-4:38 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$348

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 4/8

11:22 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

4:18 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$356

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sat 6/6

11:22 am-9:51 pm

1 stop11h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/26

1:33 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$363

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Fri 5/1

8:28 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-9:03 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$367

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 4/8

11:22 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/11

8:26 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$390

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Compare providers for flights from Cancún to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cancún to San José in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cancún-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cancún-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cancún-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cancún to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Cancún with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cancún to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cancún to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to San José. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cancún to San José is 86 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 Cancún to San José?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José (average of $115). Flying from Cancún to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 CUN to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 20, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 69% on flights from Cancún to San José by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated March 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cancún to San José, such as Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

Crew

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

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

Crew

8.3
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,171 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.9

Crew

8.3

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cancún to San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Cancun. Booking flights from Cancun (CUN) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to San José from 2 different airlines. 2h 07m is how long a flight from Cancún to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Cancún to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cancún to San José in 2h 09m. Fly via Volaris Costa Rica or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Cancún and San José is about 783 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cancún to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at $195, Volaris will fly you from Cancún to San José and back. In addition to Volaris, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Volaris Costa Rica for as low as $198. Volaris is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cancún to San José one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris Costa Rica. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $112. Users have also found prices from $113 and $128 on Volaris and Copa Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancún to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $136. While the most popular route (Cancun - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $318 on average, our data indicates $237 when flying from Cancún to San José.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cancún to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cancún to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cancún to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cancún to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cancún to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to San José 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 Cancún to San José?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José (average of $115). Flying from Cancún to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 2 airlines flying from Cancún to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cancún to San José. 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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$195Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$198Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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