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£112 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Mexico City

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Cheap Flights from San José to Mexico City (SJO-MEX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
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Recent return flight deals from San José to Mexico City

Thu, 9 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
Avianca Logo
12:20 - 15:25SJO-MEX
3h 05mdirect
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12:55 - 15:50MEX-SJO
2h 55mdirect
£205Avianca
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Fri, 10 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
Avianca Logo
12:20 - 15:25SJO-MEX
3h 05mdirect
Avianca Logo
12:55 - 15:50MEX-SJO
2h 55mdirect
£206Avianca
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Sun, 14 Dec - Wed, 14 Jan
Avianca Logo
15:05 - 01:15SJO-MEX
10h 10m1 stop
Avianca Logo
16:50 - 23:40MEX-SJO
6h 50m1 stop
£207Avianca
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Fri, 10 Oct - Wed, 12 Nov
Avianca Logo
12:20 - 15:25SJO-MEX
3h 05mdirect
Avianca Logo
04:00 - 11:25MEX-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
£207Avianca
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Avianca Logo
12:20 - 15:25SJO-MEX
3h 05mdirect
Avianca Logo
23:20 - 14:05MEX-SJO
14h 45m1 stop
£213Avianca
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
Avianca Logo
16:45 - 03:05SJO-MEX
10h 20m1 stop
Avianca Logo
00:40 - 09:20MEX-SJO
8h 40m1 stop
£213Avianca
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Sat, 6 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
Avianca Logo
12:20 - 15:25SJO-MEX
3h 05mdirect
Avianca Logo
04:00 - 11:25MEX-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
£214Avianca
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Sat, 6 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
Avianca Logo
12:20 - 15:25SJO-MEX
3h 05mdirect
Avianca Logo
04:00 - 08:40MEX-SJO
4h 40m1 stop
£215Avianca
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Copa Airlines Logo
14:54 - 01:00SJO-MEX
10h 06m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
05:50 - 16:34MEX-SJO
10h 44m1 stop
£222Copa Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Copa Airlines Logo
14:53 - 01:00SJO-MEX
10h 07m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
03:10 - 09:05MEX-SJO
5h 55m1 stop
£234Copa Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Avianca
Cheapest • from £205 (return)
Volaris Costa Rica
Best reviews • 7.8 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 12% price drop
October
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Cheapest return fare
£205
Overall average: £227
Avianca
Thu 9/10Tue 11/11
SJO - MEX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£112
Typical prices: £111-193
Avianca
Mon 5/1
SJO - MEX • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Mexico City flights

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.

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.

When flying from San José to Mexico City, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 May, where tickets cost £188 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £248 and £231 respectively.

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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San José to Mexico City

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£112
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £152 for a one-way ticket and £278 for a return.

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

    Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Mexico City flight route.

  • 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 direct 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 £199 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 £248 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Mexico City with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • 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

  • 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez.
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, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

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Direct returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

Aeromexico, Avianca, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Mexico City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 79 reviews
5.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
5.8Food
Airline reviews

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, Sept 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.

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

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

Usb plugs for charging your phone does not work in every flight. uncomfortable chairs even in higher categories.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

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.

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