Cheapest airlines flights from Guadalajara to San Jose

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Guadalajara to San Jose, including Volaris Costa Rica, Aeromexico, and Copa Airlines. Volaris Costa Rica has lowest fares on this route.
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Aeromexico logo Aeromexico
Copa Airlines logo Copa Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Guadalajara to San Jose according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Guadalajara to San Jose in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$132, and round-trip direct flights start at US$263.

Displayed flight fares from Guadalajara to San Jose are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Guadalajara to San Jose Flight Details

The distance between Guadalajara and San Jose is about 2,370.03 km. The average flying time from Guadalajara to San Jose is around 3 hours 19 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$132
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$263
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,370.03 km
Average flight time3 hours 19 minutes
Popular airlineVolaris Costa Rica
Flight statistics for the Guadalajara–San Jose route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Guadalajara to San Jose

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Guadalajara to San Jose?

The average price of one-way flights from Guadalajara to San Jose purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Guadalajara to San Jose is September, with an average price of US$176; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$281.

US$281
US$229
US$176
US$124
    Cheapest
  • US$281
    Apr
  • US$266
    May
  • US$197
    Jun
  • US$262
    Jul
  • US$196
    Aug
  • US$176
    Sep
  • US$178
    Oct
  • US$259
    Nov
  • US$186
    Dec
  • US$218
    Jan
  • US$179
    Feb
  • US$180
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guadalajara to San Jose?

Average weekly flight prices from Guadalajara to San Jose by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Guadalajara to San Jose is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$285
US$239
US$193
US$147
    Cheapest
  • US$201
    Mon
  • US$285
    Tue
  • US$193
    Wed
  • US$204
    Thu
  • US$200
    Fri
  • US$233
    Sat
  • US$249
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Guadalajara to San Jose during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Guadalajara to San Jose during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Guadalajara to San Jose are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at US$144.

US$202
US$173
US$144
US$115
  • US$202
    27
    Apr
  • US$144
    28
  • US$144
    29
  • US$193
    30
  • US$169
    1
    May
  • US$182
    2
  • US$183
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Guadalajara to San Jose (GDL-SJO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Volaris Costa Rica offers one-way fares as low as US$132 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GDL to SJO on Tue, Jun 2), while Volaris Costa Rica offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$263 departing on Tue, Apr 14 and returning on Sat, Apr 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Guadalajara to San Jose with the following airlines, including: Volaris Costa Rica Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 19 minutes to fly from Guadalajara to San Jose.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guadalajara to San Jose is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Guadalajara to San Jose. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Volaris Costa Rica: -/M/-/W/-/-/S -- Q64059 (21:11)
  • To find best deals on flights from Guadalajara to San Jose, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 2, with one-way flights priced at just US$132.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Volaris Costa Rica.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Jose travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Guadalajara to San Jose is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guadalajara to San Jose on April 14, 2026 with Volaris Costa Rica, with prices starting at US$277.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Jose, with Guadalajara International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport (GDL-SJO) is by far the most common option on this route: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) Tobias Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
  • The time difference between San Jose and Guadalajara is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Guadalajara to San Jose

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Guadalajara to San Jose?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Guadalajara to San Jose on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Viva provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Guadalajara to San Jose, with fares starting at US$180.

US$102
US$180
US$258
US$336
US$414
Viva
US$180
Viva
Volaris Costa Rica
US$218
Volaris Costa Rica
Aeromexico
US$220
Aeromexico
Copa Airlines
US$235
Copa Airlines
Volaris
US$414
Volaris

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.