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Cheap flights from San José to Mexico City from £155

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MEX
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in February or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£171

One-way from

£155

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£228

Good one-way deal

£97 or less
Volaris Costa Rica
  • Volaris Costa Rica
  • 1/6-20/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 59m total
  • San José to Mexico City
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 45m total
  • San José to Mexico City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£9 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 April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez.

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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 30 April 2025.

Sun 1/614:48SJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 20/610:50MEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 29/4£171
Sun 1/616:45SJO - MEX
1 stop10h 20mAvianca
Fri 20/616:50MEX - SJO
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 29/4£183
Fri 16/508:09SJO - MEX
1 stop13h 51mCopa Airlines
Sun 18/505:50MEX - SJO
1 stop10h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/4£198
Sun 1/614:48SJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/600:40MEX - SJO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£222
Sat 1/1107:45SJO - MEX
2 stops13h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1109:05MEX - SJO
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£386

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Fly from

San José

Fly to

Mexico City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/6

14:48-17:45

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 20/6

10:50-13:52

Nonstop3h 02m

£171

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/6

16:45-03:05

1 stop10h 20m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 20/6

16:50-23:35

1 stop6h 45m

£183

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

08:09-22:00

1 stop13h 51m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 18/5

05:50-16:22

1 stop10h 32m

£198

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/6

14:48-17:45

Nonstop2h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 19/6

00:40-09:20

1 stop8h 40m

£222

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

13:30-23:10

1 stop9h 40m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 4/6

09:35-19:37

1 stop10h 02m

£630

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

10:10-01:55

2 stops15h 45m

£155

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Deals found on 29/4

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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, San José Province 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 25 April 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Mexico City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City (average of £791). Flying from San José, San José Province to Mexico City in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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 30 April 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from San José, San José Province to Mexico City by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to Mexico City

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Mexico City. 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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from SJO to MEX are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Mexico City by month

Plan your trip to Mexico City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mexico City ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Mexico City when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Mexico City by month

Plan your trip to Mexico City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mexico City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca from San José to Mexico City have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 different airlines. 3h 03m 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, San José Province to Mexico City flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Volaris Costa Rica (£171), Avianca (£183), and Copa Airlines (£198) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Mexico City. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Mexico City for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to Mexico City are Aeromexico (97%), LATAM Airlines (97%) and Air France (97%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £72. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Mexico City Benito Juarez) can be booked for £323 on average our data indicates £108 when flying from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Mexico City?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City (average of £791). Flying from San José, San José Province to Mexico City in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Mexico City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest£58Average£202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AviancaCheapest£178Average£226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapest£206Average£252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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