How often are flights from Mexico City to San José delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Mexico City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 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 evening tend to experience delays more often.

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 2% of flights being delayed.

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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to San José?

For as low as £238, Viva can have you in San José from Mexico City in 2h 57m. The distance from Mexico City to San José is about 1186 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Weekly flight availability from Mexico City to San José

The most flights from MEX to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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: Avianca (98%), Avianca Costa Rica (98%), Volaris Costa Rica( 90%).

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.

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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.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to San José?

The best time to book flights from Mexico City to San José is 45 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San José (average of £187). Flying from Mexico City to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £251). 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?

When flying from Mexico City to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Mexico City to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Mexico City to San José flights typically cost between £160 and £219 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £195 on Viva (14 Oct–22 Oct).

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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.
How long is the flight from Mexico City to San José?
For as low as £238, Viva can have you in San José from Mexico City in 2h 57m. The distance from Mexico City to San José is about 1186 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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: Avianca (98%), Avianca Costa Rica (98%), Volaris Costa Rica( 90%).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San José (average of £187). Flying from Mexico City to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £251). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Mexico City to San José?

The best time to book flights from Mexico City to San José is 45 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEX to SJO?

When flying from Mexico City to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Mexico City to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Mexico City to San José flights typically cost between £160 and £219 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £195 on Viva (14 Oct–22 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Mexico City to San José

The most flights from MEX to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Mexico City to San José delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Mexico City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 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 evening 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 Monday 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 2% of flights being delayed.

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Mexico City to San José flights typically cost between £160 and £219 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £195 on Viva (14 Oct–22 Oct).