Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (MEX) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
May
Average price
£259
Good one-way deal
£166 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to San José
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to San José?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Mexico City to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Mexico City to San José is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to San José?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San José (average of £92). Flying from Mexico City to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £134). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEX to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
When flying from Mexico City to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 69% versus a flight in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Mexico City to San José
Explore weekly flight availability from Mexico City to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
The most flights from MEX to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Mexico City to San José delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Mexico City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Mexico City to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Mexico City to San José flights?
Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
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How popular is this Mexico City to San José flight route?
This flight path from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mexico City to San José one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris Costa Rica, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £101. Avianca flights start at £111 while deals on Aeromexico start at £130 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Mexico City to San José?
Before booking your flight to San José from Mexico City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: AeroMexico Connect (100%), Avianca (93%), Avianca Costa Rica( 93%).
Can I find deals for flights from Mexico City to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Mexico City to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Mexico City to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mexico City to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Mexico City to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to San José?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San José (average of £92). Flying from Mexico City to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £134). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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