Security lines at MEX are efficient, generally under 20 minutes. Arrive early for US flights due to additional gate checks.
$144+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SJO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to San José
Cheapest flights from Mexico City to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:00 amMEX - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Fri 1/2312:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/10![Avianca logo]()
$292
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1412:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Tue 12/1612:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/10![Avianca logo]()
$298
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:00 amMEX - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Sat 1/2412:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/10![Avianca logo]()
$308
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1412:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Thu 12/185:00 amSJO - MEX
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/9![Avianca logo]()
$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/1412:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Wed 12/177:50 pmSJO - MEX
1 stop5h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/9![Avianca logo]()
$320
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (MEX) 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 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $226 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $144 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $342 |
Good round-trip deal | $261 or less |
Good one-way deal | $174 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico City 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 12, 2025.
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Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Wed 1/21
7:00 pm-7:17 am
1 stop12h 17m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 1/28
2:50 pm-5:50 pm
Nonstop3h 00m
$258
Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Sat 3/14
12:55 pm-3:50 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/23
12:20 pm-3:25 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
$262
Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Thu 1/29
12:55 pm-3:50 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/21
12:20 pm-3:25 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
$263
Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Wed 1/14
4:00 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 1/24
12:20 pm-3:25 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
$263
Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Fri 1/23
4:00 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 1/31
12:20 pm-3:25 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
$263
Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Thu 3/5
12:40 am-3:20 pm
1 stop14h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 3/20
3:05 pm-1:15 am
1 stop10h 10m
$263
Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Fri 2/13
4:50 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop6h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/1
12:40 pm-1:15 am
2 stops12h 35m
$265
Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Fri 2/6
5:00 am-3:20 pm
1 stop10h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 2/15
7:50 pm-1:15 am
1 stop5h 25m
$273
Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Fri 1/9
6:30 pm-1:20 am
1 stop6h 50m
$144
Mexico CitySan José
MEX - SJO
MEXSJO
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Thu 4/9
11:20 pm-2:05 pm
1 stop14h 45m
$148
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Mexico City to San José in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Mexico City-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Mexico City-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Mexico City-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Mexico City-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Mexico City-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to San José?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Mexico City to San José. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Mexico City to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to San José?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San José (average of $121). Flying from Mexico City to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 MEX to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City 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 12, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Mexico City to San José 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 59% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City to San José?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Mexico City to San José. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mexico City to San José flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Mexico City to San José delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Mexico City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Mexico City to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Mexico City to San José flights?
Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
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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 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Aeromexico from Mexico City to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Mexico City to San José
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Mexico City 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 12, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$183 | Average$296 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$206 | Average$370 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$237 | Average$278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$240 | Average$311 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |