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Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Mexico City (TLC)

SJO — TLC
Nov 21 — Nov 281
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Mexico City (TLC). 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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$314
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Best time to book a flight from San José to Mexico City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Mexico City, you should look to book at least 16 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Mexico City (average of $69). Flying from San José to Mexico City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $223). 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 SJO to TLC?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Mexico City in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 66% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. 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 Mexico City. Reviews last updated October 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Volaris Costa Rica from San José to Mexico City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

5.8

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Mexico City round-trip?

    Flying on Volaris Costa Rica is currently your cheapest option to Mexico City, with prices starting at $228. Users have found that Volaris Costa Rica is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Mexico City (average of $69). Flying from San José to Mexico City in January is currently the most expensive (average of $223). 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 airline flying from San José to Mexico City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$228Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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