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

• Earliest: departs at 8:46 am and lands at 12:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 1:30 am.

The flight takes about 3h 30m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Monterrey to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Monterrey to San José takes 3h 30m, covering 1,506 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 Monterrey to San José range from $296 to $405, with an average of $342 over the past 12 months. Anything below $296 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $342 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $278 round-trip, compared to $353 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $256 to $1,517. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Monterrey to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 19% 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:

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

Flights from Monterrey to San José usually depart from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Monterrey to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $311 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $404, a difference of $93.

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

Only Viva operates flights between Monterrey and San José.

Flying via Cancun (CUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 43m, compared with 7h 27m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 7h 28m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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.

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

• Viva: a checked bag in Economy Class class

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