Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to San José, Costa Rica flights

Flights starting at £117. Choose between Volaris, AeroMéxico, or VivaAerobus to find the best price.

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Puerto Vallarta PVRMexico City MEXSan José SJO
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The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, AeroMéxico, VivaAerobus, Copa Airlines, and Avianca. Puerto Vallarta and San José have 292 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
VolarisVOIY4No0
0
AeroMéxicoAMXAMNo0
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VivaAerobusVIVVBNoOpens 72 days before flight
Closes 4 hours before flight
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes0
0
AviancaAVAAVNoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

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

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

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