Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena, Miami.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Tijuana, Cancún, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Miami, Denver, Atlanta, Puerto Vallarta, San Antonio, Oakland, Orlando, Seattle, New York, Guadalajara, Vancouver, Lima.

Question 6

What airports are near San José?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What airports are near Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between San José and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Mexico City, 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 10

What flights operate between San José and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between San José and Mexico City, 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 11

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

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, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal

Question 12

How many airports are there near Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

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, Morelia International, Querétaro International, Puebla International, Toluca International.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 Mexico City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 Mexico City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£95
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£270
Cheapest round-trip	£251
Average round-trip	£307
Nonstop flights in October	£147 – £350

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 5 (Terminal Aérea station)	35-50 min	$5; single journey fare (~$0.30 USD)	every 3–5 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers with light luggage
Metrobús Line 4	40-60 min	$30; airport fare (~$1.75 USD)	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	direct to historic center
Authorized airport taxi (Sitio)	25-60 min	$250 – $400; zone-based fixed fare (~$14–23 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / DiDi / Beat	25-60 min	$150 – $350; varies by demand (~$9–20 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
ADO Bus to city terminals	30-50 min	$80 – $150; depends on destination (~$5–9 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	connections to bus terminals
Private transfer	25-60 min	$500 – $1,200; pre-booked service (~$29–70 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and business travelers
Rental car	25-60 min	$600 – $1,500; per day (~$35–87 USD)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility for onward travel

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
AeroMexico	---	---	---	---	---	2	2
Volaris	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Avianca	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Saturday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
AeroMexico	2	2	---	2	2	2	2
Volaris	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 26 total	Daily flights: 3.71 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
AeroMexico	2	2	---	2	2	2	2
Volaris	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 26 total	Daily flights: 3.71 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
VivaAerobus	VIV	VB	No
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
Volaris	VOI	Y4	No
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
AeroMexico	AMX	AM	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	20°C	8°C
February	23°C	9°C
March	25°C	11°C
April	26°C	12°C
May	26°C	13°C
June	23°C	12°C
July	22°C	11°C
August	22°C	11°C
September	21°C	11°C
October	21°C	10°C
November	21°C	9°C
December	21°C	8°C

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