Mexico City, Mexico to San José, Costa Rica flights

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Travelers usually depart from Mexico City International, Felipe Ángeles International Airport, Mexico City - Norte, Mexico City - Oriente San Lázaro, or Mexico City - Ignacio Zaragoza 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, Avianca, AeroMéxico, and VivaAerobus. Mexico City and San José have 197 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, and Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.

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 table.

Weekly direct flights for Mon 04.12 - Sun 10.12

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 11.12 - Sun 17.12

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 18.12 - Sun 24.12

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 25.12 - Sun 31.12

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
VolarisVOIY4NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes0
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AviancaAVAAVNoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes0
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VivaAerobusVIVVBNoOpens 72 days before flight
Closes 4 hours before flight

Costa Rica COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Departure

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

Return

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

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