Cheap flights from San José to Cusco from £189

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Sat, Jul 11
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£189
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Sat, Jul 11
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£189
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 9
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£192
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 9
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£222
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 11
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£228
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 6
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£230
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Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£410
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Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
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£411
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Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£416
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£418
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Tue, Jul 7 – Thu, Jul 9
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£424
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Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
San José SJOCusco CUZ
£475
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How much do flights to Cusco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£189

Cheapest round-trip

£410

Average round-trip

£492

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Copa Airlines

Getting from Cusco airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: colectivo shared vans and public buses.

Cusco is served by Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), located just 5 km southeast of the historic city center. As the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, this airport handles significant tourist traffic year-round. Airport transfers to city center destinations are straightforward, with options including taxis, colectivos (shared minivans), private transfers, and ride-hailing services. Journey times are typically short but can vary due to Cusco's narrow colonial streets and altitude of 3,400 meters. Most travelers reach Plaza de Armas within 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and transport choice.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

PEN 20 – PEN 30; fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-30 min

PEN 2 – PEN 5; per person; may wait until full

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

PEN 35 – PEN 60; per vehicle; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

10-25 min

PEN 10 – PEN 25; app-based; varies by demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app users seeking flexibility

15-30 min

PEN 0 – PEN 25; often complimentary; check with hotel

scheduled with hotel (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

10-25 min

PEN 80 – PEN 150; per day; parking limited in center

airport desks open flight hours (traffic dependent)

Sacred Valley exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in PEN (Peruvian Sol); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Cusco sits at 3,400 meters altitude. Take time to acclimatize and avoid rushing.
  • Official airport taxis have fixed rates displayed at the terminal exit.
  • Colectivos depart from outside the airport but may wait until full before leaving.
  • Uber is not widely available in Cusco; InDriver and Cabify are more common alternatives.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cusco

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Alejandro Velasco Astete International
Average flights per week
197
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Machu Picchu

Check-in for a flight from San José to Cusco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cusco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C6°C
February14°C6°C
March14°C6°C
April15°C5°C
May14°C4°C
June14°C3°C
July14°C3°C
August15°C4°C
September16°C6°C
October16°C7°C
November16°C7°C
December15°C7°C
Hottest Month
16°C
November
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
86
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
17%
16°C1°C
4 Jul
57%
15°C1°C
Sunday
28 Jun
17°C1°C
5 Jul
41%
15°C1°C
Monday
29 Jun
17°C0°C
6 Jul
36%
15°C2°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
17%
17°C0°C
7 Jul
36%
16°C1°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
57%
14°C1°C
8 Jul
16°C3°C
Thursday
2 Jul
57%
13°C1°C
9 Jul
17°C3°C
Friday
3 Jul
57%
13°C4°C
10 Jul
18°C2°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, and Sky Airline. San José and Cusco have 197 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cusco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cusco and Lima, Iquitos, London, Edinburgh, Mexico City, Arequipa, Pucallpa, Manchester, Bristol, Santiago de Chile, Toronto, Miami, Cartagena, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, La Paz, Montreal, São Paulo, Tumbes.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños 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.
What airports are near Cusco?
The main airport in Cusco is Alejandro Velasco Astete International. It is also served by Alejandro Velasco Astete International.
Which airlines fly between San José and Cusco?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Cusco with Copa Airlines, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Sky Airline.
When’s the best time to travel between San José and Cusco?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Cusco, 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.
What flights operate between San José and Cusco?
Traveling between San José and Cusco, 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.
How many airports are there near San José?
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, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero
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