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Only Viva operates flights between San José and Monterrey.

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

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

• Viva: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $269 round-trip, compared to $389 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 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.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) - 0% 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 20% on the San José to Monterrey route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $325 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $403, a difference of $78. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 20 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:25 am and lands at 6:03 am
• Latest: departs at 1:15 pm and lands at 4:53 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $374. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San José to Monterrey takes 3h 38m, 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.

One-way fares from San José to Monterrey are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $183.

Viva is the only airline operating San José to Monterrey flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Cancun (CUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 12m, compared with 7h 25m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 7h 57m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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
· Europcar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from San José to Monterrey range from $325 to $434, with an average of $374 over the past 12 months. Anything below $325 counts as a good deal.