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Cheap Flights from San José to Mexico City

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Mexico City 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.

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

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Mexico City.
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Volaris Costa Rica Logo
2:48 pm - 5:45 pmSJO-MEX
2h 57mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:50 am - 1:52 pmMEX-SJO
3h 02mnonstop
$229Volaris Costa Rica
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週一, 5月 26 - 週二, 6月 10
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
2:48 pm - 5:45 pmSJO-MEX
2h 57mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:50 am - 1:52 pmMEX-SJO
3h 02mnonstop
$231Volaris Costa Rica
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週五, 5月 30 - 週二, 6月 3
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4:48 pm - 7:45 pmSJO-MEX
2h 57mnonstop
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11:20 pm - 9:20 amMEX-SJO
10h 00m1 stop
週六, 9月 20 - 週三, 10月 22
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2:48 pm - 5:45 pmSJO-MEX
2h 57mnonstop
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12:40 am - 9:20 amMEX-SJO
8h 40m1 stop
週四, 10月 9 - 週二, 10月 14
Copa Airlines Logo
10:57 am - 1:00 amSJO-MEX
14h 03m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 6:59 pmMEX-SJO
13h 09m1 stop
$266Copa Airlines
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週日, 5月 18 - 週日, 5月 25
Copa Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 1:00 amSJO-MEX
10h 31m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 8:20 amMEX-SJO
6h 20m1 stop
$268Copa Airlines
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週四, 5月 22 - 週一, 5月 26
Avianca Logo
11:00 am - 1:55 amSJO-MEX
14h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:20 pm - 9:20 amMEX-SJO
10h 00m1 stop
$272Avianca
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週四, 5月 15 - 週日, 5月 18
Avianca Logo
12:20 pm - 3:25 pmSJO-MEX
3h 05mnonstop
Avianca Logo
12:40 am - 9:20 amMEX-SJO
8h 40m1 stop
$273Avianca
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週日, 5月 18 - 週四, 5月 22
Aeromexico Logo
12:58 pm - 4:15 pmSJO-MEX
3h 17mnonstop
Aeromexico Logo
8:30 pm - 11:38 pmMEX-SJO
3h 08mnonstop
$369Aeromexico
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週六, 11月 1 - 週日, 11月 9
Aeromexico Logo
1:07 pm - 4:40 pmSJO-MEX
3h 33mnonstop
Aeromexico Logo
8:30 pm - 11:38 pmMEX-SJO
3h 08mnonstop
$411Aeromexico
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週六, 10月 25 - 週三, 10月 29
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Mexico City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
SJO

SJO offers 75 self-check-in kiosks for quick boarding pass retrieval. Arrive early as security line lengths can vary.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
MEX

At MEX, immigration lines may take 10-40 minutes. Baggage claim is past immigration, with porters available for assistance.

Read more about MEXby Marisa Garcia
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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.

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Mark Chesnut

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

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Planning a trip from San José to Mexico City? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

For San José to Mexico City, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Mexico City back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Mexico City, 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 Mexico City is February, where tickets cost $253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $326 and $317 respectively.

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

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 $428, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Mexico City, 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 Mexico City, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Mexico City

When to book flights from San José to Mexico City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Mexico City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Mexico City

  • Are there any on-site hotels at Mexico City International Airport?

    Mexico City International Airport has a few on-site hotels, including IZzzleep in Terminals 1 and 2, which has sleep capsules that you can rent by the hour. There are also the Hilton Mexico City Airport and the Hotel NH Collection, which are both located in Terminal 1. The Courtyard Mexico City Airport is connected to Terminal 1 via a covered walkway, and it has a free airport shuttle from Terminal 2.

  • How can I travel from Mexico City International Airport to downtown Mexico City?

    When driving from Mexico City International Airport to the city center, the journey will typically take you anywhere from 35 to 45min depending on what traffic conditions are like at the time. You can also take local metro line 5, which will bring you to downtown Mexico City in around 30min.

  • What is there to do while waiting for my flight to take off from Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    If you’re in the mood to treat yourself, head to Spa Mioderma for a manicure, pedicure, facial, or massage. There are also five different duty-free stores located in the airport, and they sell a variety of jewelry, beauty products, and travel items.

  • What amenities does Juan Santamaría International Airport have for travelers with limited mobility?

    Juan Santamaría International Airport is accessible for passengers with disabilities and has elevators to bring travelers to the different levels of the main terminal. There are also wheelchairs that passengers can use for free. If you need additional assistance, contact your airline ahead of time, and an employee can be present to help you through security and arrival at your boarding gate.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Mexico City was $106 for a one-way ticket and $229 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Mexico City.

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

    San José and Mexico City are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Mexico City Benito Juarez.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Mexico City flight route: Delta, Aeromexico, KLM, British Airways, American Airlines, and Lufthansa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Mexico City are Volaris Costa Rica and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $248 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 $360 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Mexico City.

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

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

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

    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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $125 or less one-way and $250 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from San José to Mexico City depart from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), which is one of the largest airports in Costa Rica. This airport is also known for being a hub for Avianca and Copa Airlines, so it’s common to see these companies operate flights between these two locations.
  • There are quite a few daily flights between these two cities that are nonstop, and they are often serviced by airlines like Aeromexico or Volaris. You can also find many journeys that require one layover, and these might be operated by companies such as Avianca or Volaris.
  • Sit back and relax before your flight starts boarding by heading to one of the lounges at Juan Santamaría International Airport. Both the VIP Lounge Costa Rica and the Santamaria VIP Lounge can be found airside near Gate 5.
  • In case you would like to store a piece of luggage or two after your flight has landed, Mexico City International Airport (MEX) is equipped with luggage lockers. You can find them in Terminals 1 and 2 near the baggage claims, and they can be rented by the hour or day.
  • If you need to travel to Juan Santamaría International Airport from the city center of San José, it’s typically best to drive, as public transport is not normally an option. Under normal traffic conditions, the trip will take you between 25 and 30min.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Mexico City?

Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

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Direct returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San José to Mexico City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Mexico City. 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.
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7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 79 reviews
5.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
5.8Food
8.2Crew
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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

10.0 ExcellentHugo, Sep 2023JFK - SAL
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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.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Well the airline was fine. The only thing is I was charged for a checked in luggage. But when I reserved the ticket it showed a check in bag allowed. Who can I get in contact with for reimbursement.? The airline said I had to speak to whoever I booked ticket with.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

At JFK the Security line was extremely long and few checkpoints open.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Flight attendant -José? - was over the top friendly and professional. Beautiful new plane with lie flat seats in Business (worth it!)

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

Aeromexico crew made me check my hand luggage in the door of the plane. As soon as I reach Mexico City, I notice that my luggage was opened and 8 games of Nintendo Switch were stolen (700 dllrs value aprox) (the console was there) but the games were stolen. I am very dissapointed of Aeromexico and all the crew. Instead of being a good trip, It was a sad trip

Ok. But we arrived to a remote terminal which meant that a bus had to take us to the terminal building

Old aircraft the audio of the entertainment dosent work Dirty seats

The plane was so outdated, that it made it uncomfortable. The temperature was hot during the whole flight

Happy attentive flight crew. All in all good flight the night flight works well. Getting into Mexico City early so you don't get caught up it all the immigration and custom ques, additionally, this helps when exiting the airport and crossing the city to your final destination. All works very well and would do it again

Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

Confusion over extra fees. Held up on ramp during boarding. Thin seat cushion. Minimal leg room.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

Better communication about delayed flight. I am thankful for a small credit for late flight.

Liked on time, rear entry and exit from plane Dislike the use of duct tape to repair seat rests

Terrible. And they charged over $400 just for luggage. And threatened that I would loose my flight if I didn’t pay. So I didn’t have another choice but to pay.

They check you everything before entering to waiting room, if you have any liquid they take it away even if you buy it inside the airport, no recommend volaris, for mi know Alaska airline is better

They don’t give anything for free you have to pay for everything which it’s expected but at least give out water and a snack as a courtesy for flying with them.

The worst. Kayak sent notification at 2am and 10am regarding the delay. Then sends a notification an hour before original depart time that it will depart on time. I had to wait 8 hours at the airport. My family had to pay for lodging in Guadalajara where I was landing for pick up.

They were only able to give me a seat and not my travel companion, she had to fly on a different airline. unacceptable

Stood inside the plane for more than an hour before take off

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