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Find cheap flights from San Jose to Cancun from $133

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose to Cancún departing on 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Cancún (SJC-CUN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Cancún that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:08 pm - 10:04 amSJC-CUN
16h 56m1 stop
6:05 pm - 7:36 pmCUN-SJC
27h 31m2 stops
$292Spirit Airlines
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ส., พ.ค. 11 - พ., พ.ค. 15
7:10 am - 10:04 amSJC-CUN
24h 54m2 stops
6:05 pm - 7:36 pmCUN-SJC
27h 31m2 stops
$307Spirit Airlines
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ส., พ.ค. 11 - พ., พ.ค. 15
6:30 am - 9:03 pmSJC-CUN
12h 33m2 stops
4:03 pm - 11:49 pmCUN-SJC
9h 46m1 stop
$370Delta
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อ., ส.ค. 20 - อ., ส.ค. 27
6:00 am - 2:58 pmSJC-CUN
6h 58m1 stop
8:15 am - 10:30 pmCUN-SJC
16h 15m1 stop
$380Aeromexico
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จ., ก.ค. 22 - ศ., ก.ค. 26
2:14 pm - 9:02 amSJC-CUN
16h 48m1 stop
3:55 pm - 10:36 pmCUN-SJC
8h 41m1 stop
$384American Airlines
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จ., พ.ค. 6 - พ., พ.ค. 15
6:30 am - 9:03 pmSJC-CUN
12h 33m2 stops
7:02 am - 4:16 pmCUN-SJC
11h 14m2 stops
$385Delta
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อ., ส.ค. 20 - อ., ส.ค. 27
6:10 am - 7:55 pmSJC-CUN
11h 45m1 stop
3:55 pm - 9:14 amCUN-SJC
19h 19m1 stop
$396American Airlines
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อ., เม.ย. 30 - อ., พ.ค. 7
3:00 pm - 11:32 amSJC-CUN
18h 32m2 stops
4:03 pm - 11:47 pmCUN-SJC
9h 44m1 stop
$450Aeromexico
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อ., ก.ค. 23 - พ., ก.ค. 24
10:45 pm - 12:33 pmSJC-CUN
11h 48m1 stop
3:01 pm - 9:08 pmCUN-SJC
8h 07m1 stop
$453United Airlines
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พฤ., พ.ค. 2 - พฤ., พ.ค. 9
4:03 pm - 12:33 pmSJC-CUN
18h 30m2 stops
5:40 am - 9:08 pmCUN-SJC
17h 28m1 stop
$454United Airlines
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อา., พ.ค. 12 - ศ., พ.ค. 17

Flights from San Jose to Cancún - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Jose to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Cancún is September, where tickets cost $484 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $648 and $627 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Cancún?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Jose to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to Cancún, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Cancún?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $133. KAYAK users also found San Jose to Cancún round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $292 and on Delta from $370.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$133
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Cancun

  • How can I catch the earliest flight from San Jose to Cancun?

    If you live far from the airport and have an early morning flight, consider booking a nearby hotel because the hassle of commuting in the morning amid dense traffic is worth escaping. E-Z 8 Motel San Jose-I and Caravelle Inn & Suites offer affordable accommodation services and convenient access to the airport.

  • What are the most common layover cities when traveling from San Jose to Cancun?

    When traveling from San Jose to Cancun, the most popular layover cities include Seattle, San Diego, Portland, Edmonton, Calgary, Mexico City, Tijuana, London, Atlanta, Boise, Detroit, Minneapolis, Orlando, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver. The layover cities vary with airlines and flight schedules.

  • How can I fly sustainably from San Jose to Cancun?

    The most convenient way to travel sustainably is to support carriers with sustainability initiatives. Consider booking your flight with Alaska Airlines since the brand is well-known for its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint by using biofuels on most of its commercial flights. Besides, the airline has partnered with Boeing and the Port of Seattle for the Greener Skies Program to provide eco-friendly air travel.

  • What are the best transportation options to get from Cancun Airport to downtown Cancun?

    Public transportation is your best bet if you are looking for a cost-savvy means to connect from CUN to downtown Cancun. ADO Bus Line departs from Airport Terminal 2 and arrives at Cancun bus station, taking about 50 minutes. Other means of transport are taxis, shuttles, or rental cars, taking approximately 20 minutes. Car rental is the go-to option if you want to explore the city.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Cancún?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Cancún was $133 for a one-way ticket and $292 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and Cancún?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cancún from San Jose.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Cancun?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Cancun?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Cancún, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cancun from San Jose?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Jose to Cancun.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Cancún, Delta or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Cancún are Delta and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $473 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $497 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Cancun?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Cancun.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Cancun?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Cancun?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cancun with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and CUN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Cancun?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancun from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SJC to Cancun

  • When traveling from San Jose to Cancun, expect to depart from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) and land at Cancun International Airport (CUN). Multiple airlines operate the route, including Alaska, Delta, JetSMART, American Airlines, Air Transat, Spirit, United Airlines, and Volaris.
  • United Airlines allows passengers to upgrade their economy tickets to Business Class. If you are interested in upgrading, consider inquiring about the availability of the service. The carrier will notify you during booking, check-in, or at the gate before boarding. Occasionally, you receive an email informing you to upgrade if you wish to.
  • Since Delta has its hub at CUN, consider traveling with the airline to gain the privilege of unlimited lounge amenities when you land. Business and first class passengers have access to unlimited entertainment, a business center with business facilities, and complimentary food, snacks, and drinks. Also, digital magazines and shower options are available.
  • All flights from San Jose to Cancun provide accessible services. Therefore, passengers with limited mobility should not worry because they are considered. For example, Spirit Airlines has a well-trained team to help travelers with reduced mobility with meet and assist services when they arrive at CUN. The airline carries foldable wheelchairs on most long flights to assist persons with reduced mobility access various amenities.
  • Cancun International Airport (CUN) is a central transportation hub. Therefore, you can conveniently visit nearby cities and towns by bus, taxi, or rental car. You can conveniently visit Tizimin, Valladolid, Panaba, Temozon, X-Can, Isla Mujeres, Tulum, Cozumel, and Playa del Carmen.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Cancún. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose to Cancún? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9108 reviews
8.6crew
7.3entertainment
7.3food
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
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I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

8.0 ExcellentKaren, Apr 2024SFO - JFK
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I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

I appreciated the ability to choose between multiple flights both into and out of Portland from Burbank on the same day, so we were able to attend an event and return without spending the night. I am unable to appreciate what Alaska Air calls "streamlining" the checkin/boarding process at Burbank Airport. If you have a smartphone and the Alaska Air app, it is probably fine, but removing the option of using onsite kiosks to print boarding passes does not meet my definition of "streamlined". I also found it challenging that both Portland and Burbank airports required the plane to sit on the runway for some time due to lack of an open gate at which to disembark. It would not be so bad if we could at least remove our seat belts and move a little bit while we waited, but that is not an option. I honestly don't know whether this is because of how Alaska Air operates, or just the circumstances of the particular day and airports we were using, but I normally do not experience these kinds of delays to reach a gate using Southwest Air.

This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

I was not given a seat when I bought the ticket. I know airlines are trying to squeeze every penny out ot the customer, but we are buying a seat on the airplane, right? I find this irritating with all airlines, but especially Alaska because I fly it so often. No sense of customer use and loyalty.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

I’m a first time mom and traveled with my 18mo old boy and it was not a great experience with the flight attendants. They were not friendly or helpful at all. It’s hard enough traveling with a toddler and have people be rude and unkind does not help.

It was adequate nothing special no entertain because flight was short. Crew pleasant.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Keep us informed of delays in a more timely manner

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

were we seat it was freezing cold we even got sick. We asked the flight attending why it was so cold and she said she will take care of it and it got worse.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

All the pessengers should be wait in a line útil the creo and piloto are arrived.

Planes seat could be bigger very uncomfortable for tall humans.

1 hour waiting for suitcases to come out traveling in business class and food in business class is a sandwich? Avoid Aeromexico .

Newer plane with large seats. No meal, but snacks were plentiful. Inflight entertainment was good but movies were dated.

No space reserved for anyone who didn’t have underseat in front of them. Made it inconvenient to get the backs secured. No inflight entertainment in the 190. Bring your own! Food was excellent and we were surprised to get a full breakfast.

Cons: "left Houston more than 2 hours later, arrive in Mexico over 2 am"
Cons: "El problema es que nunca pude cambiar mi vuelo y con ustedes fue imposible comunicarse para que me auxiliaran. Muy mal por ustedes no por la línea."
Pros: "The crew was amazing , the site is ok"
Cons: "I love Aeroméxico , thanks for de service and the food."
Pros: "Plenty a space between seats. Ver confortable seats and small entertainment screens!"
Cons: "Better selection of movie?"

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

We were delayed bc ground crew gave the flight crew the wrong paperwork. We taxiied to the runway then back to the gate to get the correct paperwork that no one bothered reviewing the first time we pushed back. Boarding was rude and stressful like it always is. Gate agents and flight attendants are all over 55 years of age, embittered by years of underpayment From AA leading to their passive agressive bitchiness for no reason.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Boarding time was easy & quick. Crew was excellent. In-flight entertainment was great/easy. Seats are too small and not enough room between rows: felt like a sardine/very cramped.

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

This was not the BA business class it used to be. Mediocre food, attendants seemed stretched thin. All the little luxuries that used to make BA business fun were missing. Flight delayed and the explanation given was they forgot to pick up crew - I hope I misheard! Transfer in LHR “sticky” - we thought we had way too much time at 3hours but it was needed. Next time will try different route.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Jose to Cancún found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/27ส.
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
14h 25mSJC-CUN
$133
5/6จ.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
18h 14mSJC-CUN
$135
8/27อ.
1 stopDelta
6h 57mSJC-CUN
$165
5/10ศ.
1 stop
16h 05mSJC-CUN
$169
4/29จ.
2 stops
33h 28mSJC-CUN
$172
4/28อา.
1 stopDelta
7h 10mSJC-CUN
$178
6/10จ.
2 stopsAeromexico
12h 48mSJC-CUN
$210
4/27ส.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 42mSJC-CUN
$213
5/2พฤ.
2 stopsAeromexico
17h 13mSJC-CUN
$226
6/23อา.
1 stopUnited Airlines
21h 07mSJC-CUN
$227

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Last minute flights from San Jose to Cancún

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Jose to Cancún that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/22จ.
multi-stopDelta
14h 23mSJC-CUN
4/24พ.
multi-stopDelta
9h 52mCUN-SJC
$469
4/22จ.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 42mSJC-CUN
4/24พ.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 27mCUN-SJC
$505
4/22จ.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 45mSJC-CUN
4/24พ.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 39mCUN-SJC
$506
4/24พ.
multi-stopDelta
7h 10mSJC-CUN
5/7อ.
multi-stopDelta
11h 44mCUN-SJC
$523
4/20ส.
multi-stopAeromexico
11h 13mSJC-CUN
4/24พ.
multi-stopAeromexico
12h 14mCUN-SJC
$525
4/23อ.
multi-stopDelta
9h 58mSJC-CUN
5/6จ.
multi-stopDelta
16h 17mCUN-SJC
$693
4/24พ.
multi-stop
24h 55mSJC-CUN
5/7อ.
multi-stop
14h 18mCUN-SJC
$2,578
4/24พ.
multi-stop
24h 55mSJC-CUN
5/8พ.
multi-stop
25h 17mCUN-SJC
$2,901
4/22จ.
multi-stop
24h 55mSJC-CUN
5/10ศ.
multi-stop
25h 58mCUN-SJC
$2,957
4/23อ.
multi-stop
19h 00mSJC-CUN
5/8พ.
multi-stop
25h 58mCUN-SJC
$2,972

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