Cheap flights from San José to Mexico City from £121

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MEX
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in May or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

Wed 24/1208:10SJO - MEX
1 stop13h 55mCopa Airlines
Wed 31/1201:20MEX - SJO
1 stop5h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/12£207
Wed 24/1211:00SJO - MEX
1 stop11h 05mCopa Airlines
Wed 31/1213:10MEX - SJO
1 stop5h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/12£212
Sat 6/1216:45SJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:55MEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£226
Tue 9/1212:20SJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Wed 10/1212:55MEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Deal found 1/12£229
Mon 8/1214:50SJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 00mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 9/1219:00MEX - SJO
1 stop4h 13mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/12£234
Tue 9/1212:20SJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Sun 14/1212:55MEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Deal found 1/12£251
Wed 24/1214:53SJO - MEX
1 stop7h 12mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/101:20MEX - SJO
1 stop5h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/12£256
Tue 23/1214:19SJO - MEX
1 stop9h 56mCopa Airlines
Wed 31/1201:20MEX - SJO
1 stop8h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/12£260
Sat 6/1216:45SJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 00mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 11/1219:00MEX - SJO
1 stop4h 13mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/12£261
Sat 6/1216:45SJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 00mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 10/1210:50MEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 00mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/12£262
Fri 5/1214:50SJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:55MEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£271

Find flight deals from San José to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Mexico City (MEX). 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.

Round-trip from

£176

One-way from

£121

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£253

Good one-way deal

£114 or less
Volaris Costa Rica
  • Volaris Costa Rica
  • 17/3-24/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 02m total
  • San José to Mexico City
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 16m total
  • San José to Mexico City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Mexico City that are best for you.

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San José

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Mexico City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

12:20-15:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 16/2

12:55-15:50

Nonstop2h 55m

£187

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/12

08:10-22:05

1 stop13h 55m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 31/12

13:10-19:07

1 stop5h 57m

£212

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

18:08-00:15

1 stop6h 07m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 21/2

01:20-07:06

1 stop5h 46m

£213

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/4

10:08-19:05

1 stop8h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 7/4

02:10-08:20

1 stop6h 10m

£213

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

17:56-00:15

1 stop6h 19m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 5/2

15:30-08:21

1 stop16h 51m

£213

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

10:08-19:05

1 stop8h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 7/4

15:30-07:11

1 stop15h 41m

£213

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/4

18:18-01:00

1 stop6h 42m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 2/5

01:20-08:21

1 stop7h 01m

£213

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

18:08-00:15

1 stop6h 07m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 10/6

09:50-19:01

1 stop9h 11m

£213

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

17:56-00:15

1 stop6h 19m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 9/5

01:20-08:21

1 stop7h 01m

£213

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/5

05:50-19:05

1 stop13h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 13/5

15:30-08:21

1 stop16h 51m

£213

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Mexico City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Mexico City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José to Mexico City is 71 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 San José to Mexico City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Mexico City (average of £52). Flying from San José to Mexico City in February is currently the most expensive (average of £151). 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 SJO to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Mexico City. 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.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from San José to Mexico City by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mexico City. Reviews last updated 3 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Aeromexico and Avianca from San José to Mexico City. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Mexico City?

    Mexico City Benito Juarez is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Mexico City from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Benito Juarez (MEX) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights to Mexico City from 2 different airlines. 3h 05m is how long a flight from San José to Mexico City Benito Juarez will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this San José to Mexico City flight route?

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

    A quick flight from San José to Mexico City can take about 3h 05m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £187. Airlines will cover a distance of 1186 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Mexico City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Mexico City round-trip from £140. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aeromexico. You may be able to fly from San José to Mexico City for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José to Mexico City?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José to Mexico City are LATAM Airlines (100%), AeroMexico Connect (100%) and Air France (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Mexico City?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £76. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Mexico City Benito Juarez) can be booked for £188 on average, our data indicates £123 when flying from San José to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Mexico City 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 San José to Mexico City?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Mexico City (average of £52). Flying from San José to Mexico City in February is currently the most expensive (average of £151). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San José to Mexico City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest£173Average£241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AviancaCheapest£174Average£227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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