$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.
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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 enero 27, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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Fly to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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?
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?
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 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 105 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 2% 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 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.
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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.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$172 | Average$297 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$194 | Average$279 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$204 | Average$296 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$215 | Average$308 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |