MEX - SJO

$139 Find Cheap Flights from Mexico City to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Mexico City to San José departing on 4/8. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Mexico City to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Mexico City to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$215
Overall average: $262
Viva
Thu 9/10Mon 9/14
MEX - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$234
Typical prices: $252-$381
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 4/18Tue 4/21
MEX - SJO • Non-stop
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Aeromexico's AM Plus offers extra legroom and priority.
Volaris Costa Rica's Plus fare includes a checked bag.
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Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Most punctual • 97% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $277 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 15m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Mexico City to San José (MEX-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Mexico City to San José 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Mexico City to San José

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Viva Logo
10:50 pm - 1:15 am
MEX
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SJO
26h 25m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 9:40 am
SJO
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MEX
7h 20m
1 stop
$215Viva
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
6:55 pm - 9:56 pm
MEX
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SJO
3h 01mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
SJO
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MEX
3h 00mnonstop
$234Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 4
Viva Logo
5:35 am - 1:15 am
MEX
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SJO
19h 40m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 10:00 pm
SJO
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MEX
19h 40m
1 stop
$237Viva
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21
Viva Logo
9:30 am - 1:15 am
MEX
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SJO
15h 45m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 9:55 pm
SJO
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MEX
19h 35m
1 stop
$240Viva
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
6:55 pm - 9:56 pm
MEX
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SJO
3h 01mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
SJO
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MEX
3h 00mnonstop
$244Volaris Costa Rica
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
Viva Logo
7:25 am - 1:20 am
MEX
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SJO
17h 55m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 10:00 pm
SJO
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MEX
19h 40m
1 stop
$245Viva
Sat, Apr 18 - Thu, Apr 30
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
6:55 pm - 9:56 pm
MEX
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SJO
3h 01mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
SJO
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MEX
3h 00mnonstop
$246Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
6:55 pm - 9:56 pm
MEX
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SJO
3h 01mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
SJO
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MEX
3h 00mnonstop
$251Volaris Costa Rica
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 19
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:00 pm - 10:01 pm
MEX
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SJO
3h 01mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
SJO
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MEX
3h 00mnonstop
$252Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
6:55 pm - 9:56 pm
MEX
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SJO
3h 01mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
SJO
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MEX
3h 00mnonstop
$253Volaris Costa Rica
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Mexico City to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Mexico City to San José 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 Mexico City to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Mexico City to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San José on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Mexico City to San José. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Mexico City to San José, 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 Mexico City to San José is February, where tickets cost $241 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $338 and $294 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Mexico City to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $259, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Mexico City to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Mexico City to San José, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Mexico City to San José

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Avianca and SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Volaris Costa Rica

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aeromexico and MEX

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Mexico City to San José

When to book flights from Mexico City to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mexico City to San José 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 Mexico City to San José

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Mexico City to San José was $139 for a one-way ticket and $215 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Mexico City to San José?

    Mexico City airport is called Mexico City Benito Juarez and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Mexico City to San José?

    Aeromexico, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Mexico City to San José flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Mexico City to San José flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Mexico City to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from Mexico City to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Mexico City to San José, Volaris Costa Rica or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Mexico City to San José are Volaris Costa Rica and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $307 and an overall rating of 7.8, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $380 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Mexico City to San José.

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

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

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

    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 San José from Mexico City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $184 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Mexico City to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Avianca,Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico,Avianca, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Mexico City to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Mexico City to San José. 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 Mexico City to San José? 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.
7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 80 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.9Boarding
5.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
5.9Food
Airline reviews

Smooth flight. Easy boarding. Come early. Check in line is long

8.0 ExcellentJanice, Feb 2026
MCO - SJO
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Smooth flight. Easy boarding. Come early. Check in line is long

Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

All went very well. We used the AIFI Airport, such a lovely facility. Definitely needs better transportation options to get there.

Both ground crew and flight crew were rude, and did not provide any level of service. They made it very difficult as we were traveling with a passenger the required assistance.

From the check-in, to the flight, and arriving, everything went very smoothly. Unfortunately, when I received my baggage it was severely damaged. I have a hard shelled suitcase and it was completely smashed it. I’m not sure how this could happened but I am extremely disappointed that my belongings were damaged beyond repair and continued use.

Unfortunately I had an awful boarding experience. Our first flight with Aeromexico was fine and landed on time however it couldn’t find a gate and we were late which made us lose our connecting flight with Aeromexico. The staff handled it horribly when we explained our situation and would not led us board when we missed the boarding time by a couple minutes. The staff were extremely rude and did not attempt to even help us. Because of this incident, my husband and I missed a full day of work which negatively impacted our salary which we need. Please compensate us for the work that we missed.

It was OK. The flight is pretty long for the airlines to only offer a simple sandwich on business class. The entertainment is similar to that on other Skyteam members. Ultimately the airline lost my bag and didn’t deliver it to me until the next day after a lengthy lost baggage report.

Good, the flight from Miami to Mexico City was better than Mexico City to Miami

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

Flight was on time, good service, but there was no free WiFi, even for first class passengers

It was good in general. The Crew during the flight were very nice at all times.

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

Usb plugs for charging your phone does not work in every flight. uncomfortable chairs even in higher categories.

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