San José

$155+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to San José (SJO)

CUN — SJO
Nov 30 — Dec 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to San José

Cheapest flights from Cancún to San José

Thu 12/311:20 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 12/101:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/30$292
Thu 11/2611:00 am -
1 stop15h 25m
Wed 12/21:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/30$296
Fri 12/411:20 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 12/101:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/29$308
Thu 11/2611:20 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Wed 12/21:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/30$315
Thu 11/268:46 pm -
1 stop16h 20m
Mon 11/307:00 am -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 10/28$323
Thu 12/311:20 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Tue 12/81:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/29$326
Thu 10/2911:37 am -
Nonstop2h 11m
Mon 11/21:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/26$328
Thu 10/296:49 am -
1 stop16h 20m
Mon 11/21:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/26$333
Mon 12/1411:20 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Mon 12/211:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/29$345
Tue 11/1011:20 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 12/101:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/28$350
Thu 11/1210:25 am -
1 stop16h 00m
Mon 11/162:40 am -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 10/26$351
Mon 12/1411:20 am -
Nonstop2h 10m
Thu 12/311:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 10/26$358

Find flight deals from Cancún to San José

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$155
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$340

Good round-trip deal

$310 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cancun-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cancun-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 2/4

7:56 am-11:58 am

1 stop29h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$168
Quickest round-trip

CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sun 2/14

11:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$183

CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sun 11/22

11:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$191

CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Fri 12/4

11:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$191

CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 12/31

4:47 pm-7:22 am

1 stop15h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Fri 12/4

7:15 am-11:02 am

1 stop4h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sat 4/10

5:46 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 11/5

11:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Fri 11/27

4:47 pm-9:07 am

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

CancúnSan José

CUN Cancun - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 12/3

11:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/10

1:16 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$292

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Compare providers for flights from Cancún to San José

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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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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?

The best time to book flights from Cancún to San José is 43 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José (average of $260). Flying from Cancún to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cancún to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cancún to San José flights typically cost between $278 and $380 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $292 on Volaris (Dec 3-Dec 10).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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.

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Food

5.8

Related info for your journey

  • 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 10m. Fly via Volaris to get the fastest option. The distance between Cancún and San José is about 783 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $257, 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 $266. Volaris Costa Rica is currently priced 20% 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 $124. Users have also found prices from $128 and $139 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 $159. While the most popular route (Cancun - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $341 on average, our data indicates $290 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José (average of $260). Flying from Cancún to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$257Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$266Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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