Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cancún to San José?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cancún and San José takes around 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cancún and San José?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Cancún and San José is 1262 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and Los Angeles, Mexico City, Tijuana, New York, Chicago, Denver, Guadalajara, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Monterrey, Madrid, Las Vegas, Bogotá, London, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, San José del Cabo, Medellín, Washington, D.C..

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and Guatemala City, Charlotte, Liberia, Mexico City, Tambor, Panama City, Los Angeles, New York, Denver, Tijuana, Quepos, Bogotá, Tamarindo, Cincinnati, Asheville, Minneapolis, San Salvador, Chicago, San Francisco, Puerto Jiménez.

Question 6

What airports are near Cancún?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.

Question 7

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, Tambor, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cancún and San José?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cancún and San José thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cancún and San José can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Cancún and San José?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Cancún and San José with Copa Airlines, Volaris, Avianca, American Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Cancún and San José?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cancún 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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Cancún and San José?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Cancún and San José, 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 13

How many airports are there near Cancún?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Cancún. The main one is Cancún International and other nearby airports include Cancún International

Question 14

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, Tambor, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cancún and San José 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 Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cancún and San José 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 San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Cancún and San José 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 Cancún, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Cancún and San José 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 San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$121
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$121
Cheapest round-trip	$196
Average round-trip	$280
Nonstop flights in May	$121 – $231

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	0 0
Volaris	VOI	Y4	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Avianca	AVA	AV	Yes	No
American Airlines	AAL	AA	Yes	No

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