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Cheapest round-trip
$199
Typical prices: $211-$325
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 8/28Sat 9/5
SJO - CUN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$104
Typical prices: $133-$183
Volaris
Sun 8/23
SJO - CUN • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Cancún (SJO-CUN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Cancún 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Cancún

Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:20 pm - 7:37 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 17mnonstop
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8:28 pm - 9:39 pmCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2h 11mnonstop
$199Volaris Costa Rica
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
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4:20 pm - 7:37 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 17mnonstop
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8:28 pm - 9:39 pmCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2h 11mnonstop
$203Volaris Costa Rica
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
Volaris Logo
1:16 pm - 4:34 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 18mnonstop
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11:20 am - 12:30 pmCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$203Volaris
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
Volaris Logo
1:33 pm - 4:50 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 17mnonstop
Volaris Logo
11:37 am - 12:48 pmCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2h 11mnonstop
$203Volaris
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Nov 2
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4:20 pm - 7:37 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 17mnonstop
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11:20 am - 12:30 pmCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2h 10mnonstop
$203Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 24
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4:20 pm - 7:37 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
2h 17mnonstop
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11:37 am - 12:48 pmCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2h 11mnonstop
$203Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12
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5:55 pm - 1:03 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
18h 08m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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7:05 am - 1:51 pmCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 46m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$333Copa Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11
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3:59 am - 10:07 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
17h 08m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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7:05 am - 1:51 pmCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 46m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$333Copa Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24
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1:45 am - 5:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
14h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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6:25 pm - 12:15 amCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$334Avianca
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24
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1:45 am - 5:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CUN Cancun
14h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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6:25 pm - 12:15 amCUN  Cancun-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$337Avianca
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Cancún flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Cancún?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Cancún departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cancún from San José usually cost between $214 and $330 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $199 on Volaris Costa Rica (Aug 28-Sep 5).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Cancun?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cancun on a Friday, 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 San José to Cancun. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Cancun?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Cancún, 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 José to Cancun is October, where tickets cost $247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $347 and $332 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Cancún, 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 San José to Cancun, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Cancún

 
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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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.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on 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.

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$104
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Cancún 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 San José to Cancun

  • How can I get to San Jose Airport from the city center?

    For public transportation, use the buses that run from Sabana to the airport with common stops in Hospital Mexico, Ina, Centro Nacional de Congresos y Convenciones, and Cementerio Los Jardine. TUASA, Transportes Jaco, and Trans Nica operate these buses. You can also use shuttles that take about 12min to complete the trip to the airport. Taxis and Towncars also offer transportation from different parts of San Jose to SJO.

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from San Jose to Cancun?

    Each passenger on a flight to Cancun from San Jose emits about 1485 kg of CO2. Volaris, Avianca, and Copa Airlines offer some of the most eco-friendly flights to Cancun from San Jose. These airlines operate one-stop and nonstop flights from San Jose to Cancun and emit about 73%, 69%, and 59% less CO2 than most of their competitors who fly the same route.

  • How do I get to the city center from Cancun International Airport?

    ADO buses offer affordable transit from Terminal 2 to Cancun Bus Station. The buses run every 30min from the airport to the station, with the trip taking about 35min. You can also get a taxi outside the Arrivals Area of Terminal 2 to the city center. Taxis, Towncars, and Private Shuttles offer faster transit with the trip from the airport to the city center taking about 18min.

  • Does San Jose International Airport offer accessible services?

    Yes, SJO is a fully accessible airport with provisions to cater to the needs of special needs travelers. The airport offers accessible parking lots in all parking facilities. Every airline flying through the airport offers wheelchair-assistance services to their passengers. To get a wheelchair, contact your airline or call Sky Cap from any of SJO’s Courtesy phones. The phones are spread throughout the terminals. The airport also offers accessible restrooms.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Cancun?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Cancun was $104 for a one-way ticket and $203 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cancun from San José.

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

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at Cancun, also known as Cancun.

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

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Cancun flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Cancun?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Cancun, Volaris Costa Rica or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Cancun are Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $292 and an overall rating of 7.9, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $362 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 José to Cancun.

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

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

    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 Cancun with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and CUN 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 José to Cancun?

    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 Cancun from San José 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 San José to Cancun

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $146 or less one-way and $247 or less round-trip.
  • Most airlines operating flights from San Jose to Cancun fly nonstop. However, flights with a single stop en route are also available. Volaris Costa offers one-stop flights on this route with a common layover in Guatemala City. Copa Airlines offer flights with a stop in Panama City.
  • San Jose International Airport (SJO) is a pet-friendly facility. The airport has four pet relief areas, one is indoors while the rest are outdoor facilities. The outdoor areas are near the Ticketing Areas of Terminal A and B and in the Hourly Parking Lot 2.
  • Cancun International Airport (CUN) consists of four terminals. Terminal 1 serves charter flights, Terminal 2 handles flights from South America and Terminal 3 serves Canadian, US, and European flights. The airport offers shuttles that facilitate inter-terminal transfer every 30min.
  • Travelers who need currency exchange services on arrival at SJO will be happy to know that the airport hosts several currency exchange agencies. The counters are available in the Arrivals Areas of Terminals 2 and 3.
  • SJO hosts several Mera Business Lounges. In Terminal 2, the lounge is Airside near Gate A. Other lounges are Airside of Terminals 3 and 4. You can access them by paying at the door or through lounge membership programs.

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Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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