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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mexico City to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 11:49 am
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 10:09 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 09m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Mexico City to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Mexico City to San José takes 3h 09m, covering 1,186 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Mexico City to San José range from $255 to $374, with an average of $298 over the past 12 months. Anything below $255 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $298 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $299 round-trip and layover options via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) at $292.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aeromexico has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Mexico City to San José flights are:

• Avianca: 99% on time
• Aeromexico: 93% on time
• Volaris: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to San José flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Mexico City to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Mexico City to San José usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mexico City to San José route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

One-stop flights from Mexico City to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Mexico City to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $281 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $348, a difference of $67.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and San José. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Volaris Costa Rica
• Avianca

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 6h 26m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 6h 32m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Mexico City to San José flights:

• Volaris Costa Rica: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris Costa Rica: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

In case you’d like to bring some liquids with you to the cabin of your flight to SJO, you can do so, irrespective of the airline you travel with, so long as the liquids are in containers that don’t exceed 3.4 ounces (100 ml). Bigger containers, even when partly full, won’t be permitted. The containers must be placed in a quart-size plastic bag that’s resealable and see-through.

On Avianca flights, the maximum checked baggage weight for Economy Class travelers is 50 lbs and 70 lbs for Business Class travelers holding XXL fare tickers. The dimensions of your baggage cannot exceed 62 inches. However, the airline can accommodate luggage up to 91 inches at an additional cost.

The number of items you can carry on to the cabin of your Volaris flight will depend on your fare. You can bring one personal item if you hold a Zero v.club fare, one personal item, and one carry-on bag if you hold a Basic or Plus fare. Your carry-on bag’s dimensions should not exceed 22 x 16 x 10 inches. The combined weight of your items shouldn’t exceed 44 lb.

SJO is connected to several destinations other than San Jose. From this airport, you can make your way to towns such as Upala, Liberia, Pocosol, Santa Cruz, Tilaran, Sardinal, Juntas, Belen, and Bagaces.