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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Mexico City 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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1:34 pm - 11:30 pmSJC-MEX
8h 56m1 stop
9:45 pm - 9:02 amMEX-SJC
12h 17m1 stop
$338Volaris
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mar., may. 28 - mar., jun. 4
1:34 pm - 11:00 pmSJC-MEX
8h 26m1 stop
9:45 pm - 9:02 amMEX-SJC
12h 17m1 stop
$341Volaris
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jue., oct. 10 - dom., oct. 20
8:50 am - 11:55 pmSJC-MEX
14h 05m1 stop
6:50 am - 3:10 pmMEX-SJC
9h 20m1 stop
$565Delta
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mié., jun. 26 - lun., jul. 1
10:15 pm - 10:20 amSJC-MEX
11h 05m1 stop
9:40 am - 10:27 pmMEX-SJC
13h 47m2 stops
$569Delta
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lun., jul. 22 - mar., jul. 30
10:20 pm - 10:10 amSJC-MEX
10h 50m1 stop
1:15 pm - 10:45 pmMEX-SJC
10h 30m1 stop
$631Aeromexico
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lun., may. 20 - mar., may. 28
3:50 pm - 11:55 pmSJC-MEX
7h 05m1 stop
6:50 am - 4:11 pmMEX-SJC
10h 21m1 stop
$645Aeromexico
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lun., jun. 17 - mar., jul. 9
11:00 pm - 5:50 pmSJC-MEX
17h 50m1 stop
4:40 am - 5:44 pmMEX-SJC
14h 04m2 stops
$649United Airlines
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lun., jun. 17 - jue., jul. 4
6:10 am - 8:19 pmSJC-MEX
13h 09m2 stops
5:00 am - 10:36 pmMEX-SJC
18h 36m2 stops
$659American Airlines
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mar., may. 28 - mar., jun. 4
11:00 pm - 3:40 pmSJC-MEX
15h 40m1 stop
4:40 am - 5:44 pmMEX-SJC
14h 04m2 stops
$669United Airlines
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vie., jun. 14 - jue., jul. 4
6:10 am - 4:17 pmSJC-MEX
9h 07m1 stop
5:17 pm - 9:19 amMEX-SJC
17h 02m2 stops
$687American Airlines
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lun., jun. 24 - mié., jul. 3

Flights from San Jose to Mexico City - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Mexico City?

The average price of all flights from San Jose to Mexico City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Jose to Mexico City, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Mexico City, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Mexico City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Jose to Mexico City, 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 Mexico City is August, where tickets cost $365 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $816 and $508 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Jose to Mexico City, 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 Mexico City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Mexico City?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Volaris ($156) and Delta ($310). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Volaris ($338) and Delta ($565).

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Low season

August

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$151
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Mexico City

  • What services are provided by Delta to its economy-class passengers on flights from San Jose (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX)?

    Delta Air Lines provides a range of services to its economy-class passengers on flights from San Jose to Mexico City, including complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as access to in-flight entertainment screens with a selection of movies, TV shows and games. Delta also offers passengers the option to purchase Wi-Fi access.

  • How much luggage can I carry on Aeromexico flights from San Jose (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX)?

    Aeromexico allows passengers to bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item into the cabin for flights from San Jose (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX). The weight limit for the carry-on bag is 22 lbs for Basic Fare and 33 lbs for other fares like Classic, AM Plus, and Clase Premier fares. Additionally, the airline allows passengers to check in one piece of luggage up to 55 lbs per passenger.

  • How can I reach the city center from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX)?

    Taxis are available outside MEX terminals, and prices can vary depending on the destination in the city center, time of day, and number of passengers. App-Cabs like Uber and Cabify can also pick up passengers from MEX, and often offer competitive prices compared to traditional taxis. Public transportation options include the Metro Subway and the Metrobus rapid transit system. The Metrobus provides direct service to several key destinations in the city center.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX)?

    No, US citizens do not need a visa to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX) for stays up to 180 days. US citizens can travel to Mexico visa-free for tourist, business, or transit purposes and obtain a Mexican Tourist Card, which is usually provided by the airline they choose, during the flight. To enter Mexico, US citizens are required to present a valid passport that does not expire within six months of the date of entry.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Mexico City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Mexico City was $151 for a one-way ticket and $338 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Mexico City?

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

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

    Guadalajara is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Jose to Mexico City.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Mexico City are Delta and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $626 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 $586 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Mexico City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mexico City 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 Mexico City?

    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 Mexico City with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and MEX 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 Mexico City?

    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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City

  • Volaris Airlines allows small dogs and cats on board their flights from San Jose (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX). However, the pet must be kept in a carrier that can easily fit under the space in front of the seat, and the combined weight of the animal and carrier must not exceed 22 lbs.
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC) has three terminals: Terminal A, Terminal B, and the Main Terminal. Delta Air Lines operates its flights to Mexico City (MEX) from Terminal B at SJC, which houses gates 15 through 30.
  • Passengers should expect flights from San Jose (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX) to have various layovers depending on the airline they choose. Some common layovers for these flights include Phoenix (PHX), Guadalajara (GDL), Los Angeles (LAX), and Dallas (DFW).
  • Air Canada provides a range of services for families traveling with kids on flights from San Jose to Mexico City. These include pre-boarding for families with children under 6 and infant and children's meals. The meals must be ordered at least 18 hours before departure.
  • Mexico City Airport (MEX) serves as a gateway to various cities in the region in addition to Mexico City. These include Puebla, Cuernavaca, Taxco, Valle de Bravo, Toluca, Cholula, and Atlixco.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Mexico City

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10838 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

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!!!!

I had a great travel experience as there weren't any delays and I was able to get to Mexico City on time for conference.

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.

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

Didn’t feel that same attention and carénese as other crew members

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.

Happy attentive flight crew. All in all good flight the night flight works well. Getting into Mexico City early so you don't get caught up it all the immigration and custom ques, additionally, this helps when exiting the airport and crossing the city to your final destination. All works very well and would do it again

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.

Atraso de dos horas y media con vuelos sobre vendidos

Great airplane The confort was within the high standards. My only little problem was That all the movies ( only 3) was on Spanish, even though I was selecting the audio on English it didn't happen. After that I highly recommend aeromexico

We were sitting on the plane for half an hour before we arrived at the gate after landing. We had to wait half an hour to collect our luggage.

Made payment for extra baggage online. When I got to check-in, they made me pay again. Lesson learned - Dont buy extra luggage allowence online, only pay at check-in.

Cons: "Plane delayed on tarmac on arrival. Immigration line was chaos with no staff helping to provide order. Missed my connection and changed to another flight the next morning - aeromexico would not pay for hotel or taxi. Supervisors were rude and dismissive, didn’t care about effect on my plans."
Cons: "Nice flt, competent and diligent cabin crew. But at ck in they assessed a $20.25 carryon bag fee even though my reservation via Kayak said one carryon was included. (It was within their weight and size limits) Even with empty seats they assigned me the non reclining row that abuts the restrooms (noise, smells, etc.)"
Cons: "boarding, we were told the flight was overbooked and we would have to wait for another flight"

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

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

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

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.

Terrible, oxygen masks were deployed mid-flight. We returned to airport. Took additional 12 hours to get home.

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.

The WiFi tv wasn’t working. The flight was over sold and moved several times. The gate assignment appeared on the screens right as we were supposed to board. Because of the flight being over sold we were almost stuck in Cancun for a couple of a days. The flight attendants were unfriendly and would wake you up to pick up other people’s trash.

The reason we chose Volaris to fly from LAX to Mazatlan, Mexico was because of the DATES and TIMES for the NON-STOP flights. When those flights got Totally Changed that was UNACCEPTABLE ! ! ! Also, when my husband Died unexpectedly, the Only statement that Customer Service kept repeating was "they would only offer Credit on a future flight". REALLY?! Volaris was only going to offer CREDIT on another flight to a DEAD PERSON ! ! !

Service of the person who gave us the boarding pass

Overall good but we had a minor scare when a wind shear caused the plane to re take off on the first landing attempt. The crew handled it well and we landed safely on the second attempt

It was unfortunate that I paid more than $120 one way to carry on my luggage to only have to have them checked baggage. We board the flight and there’s a lot of overhead space. They checked our bags in Group 2 but Group 3 was able to board with their luggage. I would not fly Volaris again. The flight attendance on the plane was very nice but the employees at the gate prior to boarding was very rude.

For the price, you pretty much can't beat this airlines. As far as comfort, you could do a lot better, but it'll cost you. Over all cheapest way to get from point A to point B.

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

I am disabled and was unable to get any assistance from Volaris. I had to wait in line at front desk for 45 minutes, I am by myself, and unable to stand. When I got to front desk check in, they had no assistance for me. I did however, have wheelchair assistance when I arrived in Mexico City. Thank God for that!

It was horrible, our flight back was overbooked and had to take a flight 12hours later in the day but to LAX. Volaris is horrible.

necesitan mejorar el entretenimiento, en vuelos de mas de 3 horas

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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 Mexico City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14mar.
3 stops
26h 35mSJC-MEX
$151
5/14mar.
1 stopVolaris
10h 46mSJC-MEX
$156
9/27vie.
1 stopVolaris
11h 28mSJC-MEX
$159
5/22mié.
1 stopVolaris
8h 36mSJC-MEX
$164
7/3mié.
2 stopsDelta
13h 05mSJC-MEX
$310
5/23jue.
1 stopDelta
8h 50mSJC-MEX
$350
5/25sáb.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 10mSJC-MEX
$410
5/24vie.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 13mSJC-MEX
$443
5/23jue.
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
18h 02mSJC-MEX
$480
5/9jue.
2 stopsAir Canada
23h 33mSJC-MEX
$966

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Last minute flights from San Jose to Mexico City

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 Mexico City that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7mar.
multi-stopVolaris
8h 56mSJC-MEX
5/9jue.
multi-stopVolaris
9h 04mMEX-SJC
$482
5/6lun.
multi-stop
7h 59mSJC-MEX
5/9jue.
multi-stop
11h 27mMEX-SJC
$488
5/7mar.
multi-stopAeromexico
30h 28mSJC-MEX
5/9jue.
multi-stopAeromexico
8h 25mMEX-SJC
$553
5/9jue.
multi-stopDelta
6h 53mSJC-MEX
5/13lun.
multi-stopDelta
8h 32mMEX-SJC
$745
5/8mié.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 02mSJC-MEX
5/18sáb.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 36mMEX-SJC
$782
5/8mié.
multi-stopDelta
9h 06mSJC-MEX
5/13lun.
multi-stopDelta
8h 25mMEX-SJC
$815
5/5dom.
multi-stopAeromexico
19h 40mSJC-MEX
5/12dom.
multi-stopAeromexico
7h 05mMEX-SJC
$829
5/6lun.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 02mSJC-MEX
5/9jue.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 33mMEX-SJC
$849
5/8mié.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 30mSJC-MEX
5/13lun.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 53mMEX-SJC
$879
5/8mié.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 30mSJC-MEX
5/10vie.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 53mMEX-SJC
$899

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San Jose - Mexico City Flights

Departure:

San Jose (SJC)United States

Destination:

Mexico City (MEX)Mexico

Return flight deals:

Mexico City - San Jose

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