San José

$141+ 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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SJO
feb. 26 — mar. 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to San José

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 enero 27, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/112:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 5/97:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
vie. 2/2710:50 am
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Volaris Costa Rica
dom. 3/85:30 am
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop4h 30m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/27$240
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
lun. 3/25:00 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 20m
Avianca
dom. 3/84:20 pm
SJO
-
MEX
1 stop9h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$248
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 5/2112:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 5/287:00 am
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$249
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
vie. 3/612:55 pm
MEX
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 3/202:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mar. 3/1012:40 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 3/182:50 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$263
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/2612:40 am
MEX
-
SJO
1 stop14h 40m
Avianca
dom. 3/812:20 pm
SJO
-
MEX
Nonstop3h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$264

Find 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 enero 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$258 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Mexico City Benito Juarez-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Mexico City Benito Juarez-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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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

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

vie. 5/1

4:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/9

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$241

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

jue. 5/21

11:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop10h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 5/28

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$249

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

mié. 2/25

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/2

5:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 20m

$264

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

jue. 2/5

12:40 am-8:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/15

7:50 pm-1:15 am

1 stop5h 25m

$265

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

lun. 2/9

11:10 pm-8:50 am

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/10

4:15 pm-3:00 am

1 stop10h 45m

$265

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

jue. 2/12

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/17

2:50 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$274

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

mié. 4/29

12:55 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/5

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$274

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

vie. 4/24

12:55 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/27

12:25 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$275

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

sáb. 2/14

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/19

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

$275

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

mié. 7/8

4:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 7/13

4:45 pm-3:05 am

1 stop10h 20m

$277

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Compare providers for flights from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Mexico City-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Mexico City-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Mexico City-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 Mexico City to San José

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Estimated round-trip price
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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?

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 January 23, 2026.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San José (average of $137). Flying from Mexico City to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 enero 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Mexico City to San José as you normally would.

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

The best insider tips for Mexico City to San José flights

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Our travel experts
Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MEX

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.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

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.

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 enero 27, 2026.
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.

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

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 7 flights from Benito Juarez to San José per day from 4 airlines.

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

  • How long is the flight from Mexico City to San José?

    Airlines like Avianca fly from Mexico City to San José in about 2h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1186 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Aeromexico ($172), Copa Airlines ($194), and Volaris Costa Rica ($204) offers the cheapest pricing from Mexico City to San José. Aeromexico is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Mexico City to San José are Volaris Costa Rica ($133), Avianca ($143), and Copa Airlines ($155).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Mexico City to San José are Avianca (95%), Avianca Costa Rica (95%) and Air France (93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $275 for a flight from Mexico City to San José. The cheapest flight overall is $141 while the most popular route, (Mexico City Benito Juarez - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $263.

  • 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San José (average of $137). Flying from Mexico City to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 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 enero 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$172Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$194Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$204Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$215Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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