Cheap flights from Mexico City to San José from £114

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Mon, Jun 22
Mexico City NLUSan José SJO
£114
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Mon, Jun 29
Mexico City NLUSan José SJO
£117
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Fri, Jun 19
Mexico City NLUSan José SJO
£133
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Tue, Jun 30
Mexico City MEXSan José SJO
£136
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Tue, Jun 23
Mexico City MEXSan José SJO
£136
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Wed, Jun 24
Mexico City MEXSan José SJO
£154
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Mon, Jun 22 – Sun, Jun 28
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£213
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Thu, Jun 18 – Sun, Jun 28
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£215
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Mon, Jun 22 – Sat, Jun 27
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£231
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Mon, Jun 22 – Mon, Jun 29
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Mon, Jun 22 – Wed, Jul 1
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Fri, Jun 19 – Sun, Jun 28
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£114

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£227

Cheapest round-trip

£213

Average round-trip

£277

Nonstop flights in May

£127 – £237

Getting from San José's airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi or ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses.

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.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

CRC 15,000–25,000 (~$28–47 USD); fixed zone rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

CRC 8,000–18,000 (~$15–34 USD); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

CRC 10,000–15,000 (~$19–28 USD); per person

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

solo travelers on budget

20-45 min

CRC 25,000–45,000 (~$47–85 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-45 min

CRC 20,000–50,000 (~$38–95 USD); per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

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
Mexico City International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
362
Flight distance
1912 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
AeroMéxico
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Volaris
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Avianca
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Weekly flights: 24 totalDaily flights: 3.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
AeroMéxico
2222222
Volaris
1111111
Avianca
1111111
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
AeroMéxico
2222222
Volaris
1111111
Avianca
1111111
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
AeroMéxico
2222222
Volaris
1111111
Avianca
1111111
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Mexico City to San José

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
June23°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
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
92%
28°C15°C
23 May
89%
24°C16°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
27°C16°C
24 May
74%
25°C16°C
Monday
18 May
80%
28°C15°C
25 May
80%
24°C17°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
28°C15°C
26 May
85%
24°C16°C
Wednesday
20 May
85%
27°C16°C
27 May
88%
24°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
77%
25°C16°C
28 May
88%
23°C17°C
Friday
22 May
89%
24°C16°C
29 May
81%
24°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from Mexico City International, or Felipe Ángeles International Airport when they travel from Mexico City to San José. The distance between Mexico City and San José is 1912 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, Copa Airlines, VivaAerobus, Avianca, and AeroMéxico. Mexico City and San José have 362 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Mexico City to San José?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mexico City and San José takes around 3.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Mexico City and San José?
The flight distance between Mexico City and San José is 1912 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and San José?
Several carriers operate flights between Mexico City and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca, Volaris, AeroMéxico.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Tijuana, Cancún, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Chicago, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Atlanta, Mérida, Houston, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, San José del Cabo, Monterrey, Denver, New York.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Los Angeles, Toronto, Panama, New York, Glasgow, Guatemala City, Bogotá, Medellín, Atlanta, Vancouver, Montreal, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Charlotte, Manchester, Aberdeen, Washington, D.C..
What airports are near Mexico City?
The main airport in Mexico City is Mexico City International. It is also served by Mexico City International, Morelia International, Querétaro International, Puebla International, Toluca International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
Which airlines fly between Mexico City and San José?
Currently, you can fly between Mexico City and San José with Volaris, Copa Airlines, VivaAerobus, Avianca, AeroMéxico.
When’s the best time to travel between Mexico City and San José?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mexico City and San José, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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