Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Mexico City to San José?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mexico City and San José takes around 3.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Mexico City and San José?

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The flight distance between Mexico City and San José is 1912 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and San José?

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Several carriers operate flights between Mexico City and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca, AeroMéxico, Volaris.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Cancún, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Dublin, Montreal, Vancouver, Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca, Toronto, Manchester, Huatulco, Los Angeles, San José del Cabo, Madrid, Sydney, Melbourne, Mérida, Paris, Bogotá, New York.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Guatemala City, San Salvador, Cancún, Liberia, Montreal, Tambor, Toronto, Dublin, Manchester, Tamarindo, Bahía Drake, Edinburgh, Bogotá, Panama, Orlando, Lima, Winnipeg, Puerto Limón, Quepos.

Question 6

What airports are near Mexico City?

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The main airport in Mexico City is Mexico City International. It is also served by Mexico City International, Querétaro International, Morelia International, Puebla International, Toluca International, El Tajín National.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Tambor, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Mexico City?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Mexico City, including Autobuses Unidos, Omnibus Cristobal Colon.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Mexico City and San José?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Mexico City and San José thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Mexico City and San José can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Mexico City and San José?

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Currently, you can fly between Mexico City and San José with Volaris, Copa Airlines, Avianca, AeroMéxico, VivaAerobus.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Mexico City and San José?

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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.

Question 13

What flights operate between Mexico City and San José?

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Traveling between Mexico City and San José, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Mexico City?

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There are a number of airports in and around Mexico City. The main one is Mexico City International and other nearby airports include Mexico City International, Querétaro International, Morelia International, Puebla International, Toluca International, El Tajín National

Question 15

How many airports are there near San José?

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There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Tambor, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 16

Is it possible to reach Mexico City by bus or train?

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Yes, Mexico City has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Mexico City, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and San José depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mexico City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 19

What time do flights between Mexico City and San José depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mexico City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Mexico City and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£208
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£201
Cheapest round-trip	£324
Average round-trip	£417
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Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
AeroMéxico	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Volaris	1	1	1	2	1	---	1
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	---

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AeroMéxico	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Volaris	1	1	1	2	1	---	1
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
AeroMéxico	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Volaris	1	1	1	2	1	---	1
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12	Sun 31.12
AeroMéxico	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Volaris	1	1	1	2	1	---	1
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Volaris	VOI	Y4	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	0 0
Avianca	AVA	AV	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
AeroMéxico	AMX	AM	Yes	0 0
VivaAerobus	VIV	VB	No	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
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Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Costa Rica Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Costa Rica

Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Additional information	Health screening may be required on arrival Masks are mandatory on public transportation