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Thu, Nov 26
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£136
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Tue, Nov 24
Cancún CUNSan José SJO

£142
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Wed, Nov 25
Cancún CUNSan José SJO

£150
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Sat, Nov 28
Cancún CUNSan José SJO

£161
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Sun, Nov 29
Cancún CUNSan José SJO

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Mon, Nov 23
Cancún CUNSan José SJO

£177
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Sat, Nov 28 – Wed, Dec 2
Cancún CUNSan José SJO

£270
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Sun, Nov 29 – Wed, Dec 2
Cancún CUNSan José SJO

£281
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Sun, Nov 29 – Thu, Dec 3
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Thu, Nov 26 – Mon, Nov 30
Cancún CUNSan José SJO

£295
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Thu, Nov 26 – Sat, Nov 28
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Getting from San José's airport to the city center

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), located approximately 17 km northwest of the city center. This is the country's main international gateway, handling the majority of international flights. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, shared shuttles, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during rush hours on the main highway connecting the airport to downtown San José.

Notes:

  • Prices in CRC (Costa Rican Colón); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official orange airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based rates and are the only taxis authorized to pick up at the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in Costa Rica; pickup is from designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public buses (TUASA) depart from outside the terminal and stop at Alajuela and San José city center.
  • Traffic on the General Cañas Highway can significantly increase travel times during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San José

Depart from
Cancún International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
296
Flight distance
1262 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cancún to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.11Tue 24.11Wed 25.11Thu 26.11Fri 27.11Sat 28.11Sun 29.11
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cancún to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
VolarisVOIY4No
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo

Weather in San José

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C14°C
February26°C14°C
March27°C15°C
April26°C16°C
May25°C16°C
June24°C16°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C15°C
September24°C15°C
October23°C15°C
November23°C15°C
December23°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
March
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
173
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
94%
23°C13°C
14 Nov
90%
23°C14°C
Sunday
8 Nov
91%
23°C13°C
15 Nov
93%
22°C17°C
Monday
9 Nov
91%
26°C13°C
16 Nov
93%
21°C17°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
83%
25°C13°C
17 Nov
93%
21°C17°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
88%
26°C13°C
18 Nov
93%
22°C18°C
Thursday
12 Nov
92%
23°C18°C
19 Nov
71%
23°C17°C
Friday
13 Nov
93%
24°C15°C
20 Nov
88%
22°C16°C
The distance between Cancún and San José is 1262 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Volaris, VivaAerobus, AeroMexico, and Avianca. Cancún and San José have 296 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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