Cheap flights from Monterrey to San José from £144

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Wed, Jul 8
Monterrey MTYSan José SJO
£144
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Mon, Jul 6
Monterrey MTYSan José SJO
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Tue, Jul 7
Monterrey MTYSan José SJO
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Mon, Jul 6
Monterrey MTYSan José SJO
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Mon, Jul 6
Monterrey MTYSan José SJO
£156
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Sat, Jul 11
Monterrey MTYSan José SJO
£173
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Sun, Jul 5 – Tue, Jul 7
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sat, Jul 11
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Sat, Jul 11 – Tue, Jul 14
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£144

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£278

Cheapest round-trip

£257

Average round-trip

£358

Nonstop flights in June

£168 – £321

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

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

₡8,000 – ₡18,000; 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

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

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

solo travelers on budget

20-45 min

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

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-45 min

₡20,000 – ₡50,000; 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
Monterrey International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
352
Flight distance
2428 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
VivaAerobus
------------1------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
VivaAerobus
1---------11---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
VivaAerobus
1---------11---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
VivaAerobus
1---------11---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Monterrey to San José

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

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
27 Jun
58%
27°C18°C
4 Jul
82%
25°C15°C
Sunday
28 Jun
38%
27°C16°C
5 Jul
87%
23°C18°C
Monday
29 Jun
72%
26°C14°C
6 Jul
79%
26°C17°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
80%
27°C17°C
7 Jul
74%
28°C18°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
73%
26°C17°C
8 Jul
83%
25°C18°C
Thursday
2 Jul
84%
24°C17°C
9 Jul
86%
24°C17°C
Friday
3 Jul
80%
26°C16°C
10 Jul
83%
24°C16°C
The distance between Monterrey and San José is 2428 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, VivaAerobus, Avianca, AeroMéxico, and Copa Airlines. Monterrey and San José have 352 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 Monterrey to San José?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Monterrey and San José takes around 3.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Monterrey and San José?
The flight distance between Monterrey and San José is 2428 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Monterrey and San José?
Several carriers operate flights between Monterrey and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include VivaAerobus.
What are the most popular routes to and from Monterrey?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Monterrey and London, Mexico City, Cancún, Tijuana, Atlanta, Chicago, Guadalajara, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Puerto Vallarta, Santiago de Querétaro, Mérida, Manchester, New York, Detroit, Madrid, Ciudad Juárez, Denver, San Antonio.
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, Mexico City, Montreal, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Charlotte, Manchester, Aberdeen.
What airports are near Monterrey?
The main airport in Monterrey is Monterrey International. It is also served by Monterrey International, General Lucio Blanco International, McAllen Miller International, Nuevo Laredo International, Laredo International, Plan de Guadalupe 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 Monterrey and San José?
Currently, you can fly between Monterrey and San José with Volaris, VivaAerobus, Avianca, AeroMéxico, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Monterrey and San José?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Monterrey 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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