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Only Viva operates flights between Monterrey and San José.

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Monterrey to San José.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $279 round-trip, compared to $344 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.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 1% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Monterrey to San José route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $382, a difference of $80. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:46 am and lands at 12:15 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:57 pm and lands at 1:26 am.

The flight takes about 3h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $333. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Monterrey to San José takes 3h 29m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $242 to $1,618. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $176, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Cancun (CUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 43m, compared with 7h 22m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 7h 42m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

Round-trip flights from Monterrey to San José range from $296 to $394, with an average of $333 over the past 12 months. Anything below $296 counts as a good deal.