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

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 6:04 am
• Latest: departs at 1:15 pm and lands at 4:49 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 34m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from San José to Monterrey takes 3h 34m, 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 San José to Monterrey range from $318 to $427, with an average of $373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $373 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $271 round-trip, compared to $405 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Viva is the only airline operating San José to Monterrey flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

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 A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris Costa Rica and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $300 to $2,096. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Monterrey are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Localiza
• Europcar

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Monterrey route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San José to Monterrey. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $322 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $402, 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.

Only Viva operates flights between San José and Monterrey.

Flying via Cancun (CUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 08m, compared with 7h 27m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 7h 35m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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