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Flights from San José to Mexico City - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from San José, San José Province to Mexico City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to Mexico City, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Mexico City, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Mexico City is September, where tickets cost C$ 313 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 409 and C$ 377 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Mexico City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San José, San José Province and Mexico City?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San José, San José Province to Mexico City.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San José, San José Province to Mexico City. They are: Aeromexico, Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Avianca at C$ 283. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Avianca.

How many flights are there between San José, San José Province and Mexico City per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from San José, San José Province and land in Mexico City, with an average flight time of 3h 15m. The most common departure time is 7:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Mexico City?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San José to Mexico City?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José, San José Province at 7:36 am and will be landing in Mexico City at 11:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San José to Mexico City?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City jets off at 2:52 pm and lands at 5:55 pm.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

January
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)

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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Mexico City flight route: Iberia, American Airlines, Delta, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, and Lufthansa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Mexico City?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 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.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Mexico City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 224 or less one-way and C$ 300 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San José to Mexico City?

Find which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl to Benito Juarez, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca

Aeromexico,Air France, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca

Aeromexico,Air France, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +1 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +2 more

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Top 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.
7.6
AeromexicoOverall score based on 2626 reviews
7.3entertainment
7.7comfort
6.9food
7.6boarding
8.1crew
Airline reviews

Happy attentive flight crew. All in all good flight the night flight works well. Getting into Mexico City early so you don't get caught up it all the immigration and custom ques, additionally, this helps when exiting the airport and crossing the city to your final destination. All works very well and would do it again

10.0 Excellentjamie, Jan. 2024LHR - MEX
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Happy attentive flight crew. All in all good flight the night flight works well. Getting into Mexico City early so you don't get caught up it all the immigration and custom ques, additionally, this helps when exiting the airport and crossing the city to your final destination. All works very well and would do it again

All the pessengers should be wait in a line útil the creo and piloto are arrived.

Planes seat could be bigger very uncomfortable for tall humans.

Atraso de dos horas y media con vuelos sobre vendidos

Great airplane The confort was within the high standards. My only little problem was That all the movies ( only 3) was on Spanish, even though I was selecting the audio on English it didn't happen. After that I highly recommend aeromexico

We were sitting on the plane for half an hour before we arrived at the gate after landing. We had to wait half an hour to collect our luggage.

Made payment for extra baggage online. When I got to check-in, they made me pay again. Lesson learned - Dont buy extra luggage allowence online, only pay at check-in.

Cons: "Plane delayed on tarmac on arrival. Immigration line was chaos with no staff helping to provide order. Missed my connection and changed to another flight the next morning - aeromexico would not pay for hotel or taxi. Supervisors were rude and dismissive, didn’t care about effect on my plans."
Cons: "Nice flt, competent and diligent cabin crew. But at ck in they assessed a $20.25 carryon bag fee even though my reservation via Kayak said one carryon was included. (It was within their weight and size limits) Even with empty seats they assigned me the non reclining row that abuts the restrooms (noise, smells, etc.)"
Cons: "boarding, we were told the flight was overbooked and we would have to wait for another flight"

I expected the plane to be as the one I took from manaos to Bogota and unfortunately it wasn’t as nice, the sits didn’t recline and there was not onboard entertainment.

i was charged $140.00usd for my backpack the only luggage i had was my backpack

There was absolutely no food or drink service unless it was paid for. I am not used to this.

There was no bag included in the reservation. The price was double. Not properly advertised

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

The temperature was cold and the food that we had to pay for was awful. The crew didn’t even offer a free glass of water. It was a long, expensive and uncomfortable flight.

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

No complimentary food and beverage (water, soda, coffe) is offered for a six and a half hours long international flight, not even in premium economy, just to try to squeeze a few more dollars out of the passengers. Same happened in the connecting flight, which was three and a half hours long (Bogota x Miami). First and last time flying with Avianca.

Every food and beverage has to be paid and the seat was not confortable. They even gave water.

Flight attendants to show up on time, offer drinks and food.

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One-way flight deals

directAir France
3h 24mSJO-MEX
directAvianca
3h 05mSJO-MEX
directVolaris Costa Rica
3h 03mSJO-MEX
directAeromexico
3h 20mSJO-MEX

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Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Mexico City (MEX)Mexico

Return flight deals:

Mexico City - San José

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C$ 299

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