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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 08:50 and lands at 11:58
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 22:13.

The flight takes about 3h 08m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José takes 3h 08m, covering 1,186 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.

Return flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José range from £192 to £284, with an average of £227 over the past 12 months. Anything below £192 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the £227 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £227 return and stopover options via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) at £219.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aeromexico has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José flights are:

• Avianca: 99% on time
• Aeromexico: 93% on time
• Volaris: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £33–£75 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 Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £212 to £901. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £141, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

One-stop flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £212 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £265, a difference of £53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport and San José. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Volaris Costa Rica
• Avianca

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 36m, compared to 6h 28m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 6h 34m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Children's Museum is one of the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to San José flights:

• Volaris Costa Rica: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Volaris Costa Rica: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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