Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cancún and San José takes around 2.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cancún and San José?

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?

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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?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and Guatemala City, Charlotte, Liberia, Mexico City, Tambor, Panama, 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?

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

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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

Question 8

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

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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?

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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?

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

Question 11

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

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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?

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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?

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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, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero.

Question 15

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

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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?

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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?

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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	$102
Cheapest round-trip	$199
Average round-trip	$233
Nonstop flights in May	$102 – $230
Most popular airline	Volaris

Airline	Sun 21.05	Mon 22.05	Tue 23.05	Wed 24.05	Thu 25.05	Fri 26.05	Sat 27.05
Volaris	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 28.05	Mon 29.05	Tue 30.05	Wed 31.05	Thu 01.06	Fri 02.06	Sat 03.06
Volaris	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Avianca	1	1	1	1	---	1	1

Airline	Sun 04.06	Mon 05.06	Tue 06.06	Wed 07.06	Thu 08.06	Fri 09.06	Sat 10.06
Volaris	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Avianca	1	1	1	1	---	1	1

Airline	Sun 11.06	Mon 12.06	Tue 13.06	Wed 14.06	Thu 15.06	Fri 16.06	Sat 17.06
Volaris	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Volaris	VOI	Y4	No	0 0
Avianca	AVA	AV	No	0 0
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	0 0
VivaAerobus	VIV	VB	No	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight
AeroMéxico	AMX	AM	Yes	0 0

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visa is not required

Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Additional information	Health screening may be required on arrival Masks are mandatory on public transportation