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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 11:50 am
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 10:10 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Mexico City to San José takes 3h 10m, covering 3,072 km.

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 Mexico City to San José range from C$ 360 to C$ 526, with an average of C$ 420 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 360 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 420. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 421 round-trip and layover options via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) at C$ 412.

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 to San José flights are:

• Avianca: 99% on time
• Aeromexico: 92% 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 C$ 44–C$ 141 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 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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 365 to C$ 2,071. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 263, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Mexico City 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 to San José route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 8% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) 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 Mexico City to San José route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 396 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 490, a difference of C$ 94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Mexico City 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 at 4h 31m, compared with 6h 26m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 6h 32m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Mexico City 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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