Cheap flights from Mexico City to San José (MEX–SJO)
MEXMexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Mexico
Mexico
SJOJuan Santamaría International Airport
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Avianca Costa Rica and Volaris Costa Rica fly Mexico City to San José (MEX–SJO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,910 km (1,190 mi).
- From
- MEX
- Mexico City
- To
- SJO
- San José
- Nonstop
- Yes · 4 airlines
- Airlines
- AM · 5D · LR · Q6
- Cheapest fare found
- MX$1,875 one-way
- Distance
- 1,910 km (1,190 mi)
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Mexico City to San José fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: MX$1,875 for February 2027 on Aeroméxico (1 stop). Nonstop from MX$2,256.
- Oct ’26MX$2,256
- Nov ’26MX$3,034
- Dec ’26MX$4,124
- Feb ’27MX$1,875
- Mar ’27MX$4,252
- Sept ’27MX$4,674
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly MEX–SJO
For Mexico City (MEX) to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO), February 2027 had the lowest fare found (MX$1,875). Days in San José average 18–28 °C in September, October, November and December.
Mexico City to San José: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Mexico City (MEX) to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO)?
From MX$1,875 one-way, the cheapest fare found for February 2027 on Aeroméxico with 1 stop; nonstop from MX$2,256 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly MEX–SJO direct?
Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Avianca Costa Rica and Volaris Costa Rica.
What is the cheapest month to fly MEX–SJO?
February 2027, at MX$1,875; the dearest month found was MX$4,674.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and San José?
None: Mexico City and San José keep the same time.
San José to Mexico City: the return flight (SJO–MEX)
All 4 airlines also fly SJO–MEX nonstop.
Airlines flying MEX–SJO nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (MEX time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aeroméxico AM | — | full-service | SkyTeam | — |
| Aeroméxico Connect 5D | — | full-service | SkyTeam | — |
 Avianca Costa Rica LR | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
 Volaris Costa Rica Q6 | — | full-service | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying MEX–SJO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Cancun (CUN) with
Volaris: 2,550 km (1,580 mi) flown, 33% further than nonstop.
MEX–SJO route map
More from Mexico City and San José
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- Aeroméxico route map and destinations
- Aeroméxico Connect route map and destinations
- Avianca Costa Rica route map and destinations
- Volaris Costa Rica route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Departure
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Mexico City (MEX), Mexico City. In our data, 30 airlines fly nonstop from MEX to 105 destinations.
View MEX airport guide →Arrival
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Juan Santamaría (SJO), San José.
Weather in San José vs Mexico City
San José is warmer than Mexico City in every month, by 2–6°C; the biggest gap is in January (28°C against 22°C). In October it averages 27°C in San José and 24°C in Mexico City.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Mexico City | 22° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from San José, Costa Rica and Mexico City (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from San José
Places you can't fly to nonstop from MEX, but can from SJO — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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