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$146+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SJO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to San José

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$248
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$146
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$300

Good round-trip deal

$255 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
From Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Mexico City to San José
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 July 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:00 pmMEX - SJO
1 stop4h 13mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 9/172:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/26$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/1412:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Sun 8/1712:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 7/28$252
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 10/912:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/142:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$256
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/298:30 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mAeromexico
Sat 12/136:18 amSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 17mAeromexico
Deal found 7/29$310
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/311:20 amMEX - SJO
1 stop7h 45mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/910:08 amSJO - MEX
1 stop14h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/29$313

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to San José that are best for you.

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Mexico City

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 9/10

7:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop4h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$248

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 8/14

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/17

12:20 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$252

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 10/9

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/14

2:48 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$256

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 8/28

10:50 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$146

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/12

4:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$156

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 9/19

8:45 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$214

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 8/4

11:15 pm-11:30 am

1 stop12h 15m

$224

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 8/8

11:05 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$236

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 8/1

1:40 am-9:04 am

1 stop7h 24m

$290

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Deals found on 7/27

The best insider tips for Mexico City to San José flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Mexico City to San José trip
Airports
MEX

Security lines at MEX are efficient, generally under 20 minutes. Arrive early for US flights due to additional gate checks.

Read more about MEXby Brandon Schultz
SJO

At SJO, authorized taxis and public buses are available outside. Consider taxis for convenience, but confirm rates at official stands.

Read more about SJOby Marisa Garcia
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Brandon Schultz

Expert on MEX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico City to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to San José, San José Province?

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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Mexico City to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Mexico City to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Mexico City to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Mexico City to San José. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mexico City to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, and Avianca 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,720 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,386 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,163 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to San José?

    If you book a flight from Mexico City to San José, you will be flying from Benito Juarez to Juan Santamaria Intl. Flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) take 2h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Benito Juarez to San José per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this Mexico City to San José, San José Province flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mexico City to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Mexico City to San José, San José Province round-trip from $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Avianca. You may be able to fly from Mexico City to San José, San José Province for 10% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mexico City to San José, San José Province one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris Costa Rica, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $146. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Aeromexico, as they are both options that can get you from Mexico City to San José, San José Province for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mexico City to San José, San José Province?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Mexico City to San José, San José Province are Avianca (93%), Avianca Costa Rica (93%) and Aeromexico (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mexico City to San José, San José Province?

    On average you can expect to pay $330 for a flight from Mexico City to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is $151 while the most popular route, (Mexico City Benito Juarez - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $253.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Mexico City to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 5 airlines flying from Mexico City to San José

Discover the top 5 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$116Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$144Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$154Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$185Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$194Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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