Cheapest airlines flights from Mexico City to San Jose

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

Search for direct flights from Mexico City 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$123, and round-trip direct flights start at US$207.

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

Mexico City to San Jose Flight Details

The distance between Mexico City and San Jose is about 1,924.88 km. The average flying time from Mexico City to San Jose is around 3 hours 8 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$100
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$207
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,924.88 km
Average flight time3 hours 8 minutes
Popular airlineVolaris Costa Rica
Flight statistics for the Mexico City–San Jose route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Mexico City to San Jose

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

The average price of one-way flights from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to San Jose is May, with an average price of US$192; while the month with the highest flight price is usually November, with an average price of up to US$275.

US$275
US$234
US$192
US$151
    Cheapest
  • US$256
    Apr
  • US$192
    May
  • US$193
    Jun
  • US$226
    Jul
  • US$229
    Aug
  • US$243
    Sep
  • US$221
    Oct
  • US$275
    Nov
  • US$256
    Dec
  • US$224
    Jan
  • US$204
    Feb
  • US$227
    Mar

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

Average weekly flight prices from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to San Jose is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Wednesday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$254
US$234
US$213
US$193
  • US$229
    Mon
  • US$213
    Tue
  • US$254
    Wed
  • US$219
    Thu
  • US$227
    Fri
  • US$233
    Sat
  • US$248
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to San Jose during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Mexico City to San Jose are available on Apr 30, with fares starting at US$130.

US$289
US$210
US$130
US$51
    Cheapest
  • US$172
    27
    Apr
  • US$167
    28
  • US$173
    29
  • US$130
    30
  • US$184
    1
    May
  • US$289
    2
  • US$174
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mexico City to San Jose (MEX-SJO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Viva offers one-way fares as low as US$100 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NLU to SJO on Mon, May 18), while Volaris Costa Rica offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$207 departing on Wed, Apr 22 and returning on Sun, Apr 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Mexico City to San Jose with the following airlines, including: Volaris Costa Rica avianca Aeromexico 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 8 minutes to fly from Mexico City 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 Mexico City 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 28 flight per week flying from Mexico City to San Jose. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Aeromexico: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AM690 (10:07) Aeromexico: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AM656 (21:36)
  • To find best deals on flights from Mexico City 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 Mon, May 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$100.
    · 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 July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Mexico City to San Jose is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to San Jose on April 17, 2026 with Viva, with prices starting at US$186.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Jose, with Mexico City International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport (MEX-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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City to San Jose

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Volaris provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Mexico City to San Jose, with fares starting at US$185.

US$144
US$185
US$226
US$267
US$308
Volaris
US$185
Volaris
Viva
US$202
Viva
Volaris Costa Rica
US$216
Volaris Costa Rica
avianca
US$254
avianca
Aeromexico
US$308
Aeromexico

Which airline operates the most flights from Mexico City to San Jose?

Total flights from Mexico City to San Jose across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Aeromexico operates the most frequent flights from Mexico City to San Jose, with 16 flights per week.

3
7
12
16
Aeromexico
16
Aeromexico
Volaris Costa Rica
14
Volaris Costa Rica
Air France
12
Air France
LATAM Airlines
8
LATAM Airlines
avianca
8
avianca
Avianca Costa Rica
7
Avianca Costa Rica

How many flights fly from Mexico City to San Jose daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Mexico City to San Jose within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Mexico City to San Jose is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

42
37
32
27
Highest
34
Mon
32
Tue
34
Wed
34
Thu
42
Fri
36
Sat
39
Sun

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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.