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$133+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — SJO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to San José

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 December 18, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:17 amCUN - SJO
1 stop6h 36mCopa Airlines
Thu 3/1211:01 amSJO - CUN
1 stop10h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$310
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:00 amCUN - SJO
1 stop7h 53mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/235:53 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop15h 56mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$334
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/184:41 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop15h 29mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/205:53 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop15h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$353
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:22 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/182:50 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$402
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/163:40 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/238:29 amSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$406
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:50 amCUN - SJO
1 stop6h 03mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/75:56 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop15h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$419
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1611:17 amCUN - SJO
1 stop6h 36mCopa Airlines
Mon 1/56:08 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop15h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$440
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/163:40 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop9h 00mAvianca
Tue 12/235:00 amSJO - CUN
Nonstop8h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/15$446
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:00 amCUN - SJO
1 stop7h 53mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/75:56 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop15h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$460

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$133
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$314

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Cancún

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sat 5/9

2:15 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

6:10 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

$284

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 4/1

4:49 pm-7:11 am

1 stop15h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/11

5:56 pm-10:33 am

1 stop15h 37m

$310

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sat 1/31

3:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

9:35 am-2:40 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$337

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Fri 1/30

2:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$337

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sat 1/31

3:40 pm-11:45 am

2 stops21h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

12:33 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$353

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sun 12/28

11:22 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

4:17 pm-11:44 am

2 stops18h 27m

$426

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 1/1

7:01 am-4:46 pm

2 stops10h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/10

5:56 pm-10:31 am

1 stop15h 35m

$474

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 1/1

3:40 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/10

9:35 am-2:40 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$478

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Tue 3/17

6:25 pm-8:50 am

1 stop15h 25m

$133

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 3/18

11:22 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$134

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Cancún-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cancún to San José is 58 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José (average of $97). Flying from Cancún to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 December 18, 2025.

When flying from Cancún to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 December 18, 2025.
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

Food

5.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

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

Food

5.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.8
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,156 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Food

5.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.8

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 10h 20m. Fly via Avianca 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 $177, Volaris Costa Rica will fly you from Cancún to San José and back. In addition to Volaris Costa Rica, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Volaris for as low as $195. Volaris Costa Rica is currently priced 30% 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. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $112 and $127 on Volaris Costa Rica and Avianca, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $120. While the most popular route (Cancun - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $303 on average, our data indicates $187 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José (average of $97). Flying from Cancún to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$177Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$195Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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