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  4. Mexico City - San Jose

Cheap Flights from Mexico City (MEX) to San Jose (SJO)

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Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 21
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa RicaDirect
MEX - SJO
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa RicaDirect
SJO - MEX
227$
218$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 10
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa RicaDirect
MEX - SJO
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa RicaDirect
SJO - MEX
231$
222$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 21
Aeromexico
AeromexicoDirect
MEX - SJO
Aeromexico
AeromexicoDirect
SJO - MEX
272$
258$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, May 30 - Sun, Jun 7
Aeromexico
AeromexicoDirect
MEX - SJO
Aeromexico
AeromexicoDirect
SJO - MEX
277$
263$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jun 25 - Wed, Jul 1
Aeromexico
AeromexicoDirect
MEX - SJO
Aeromexico
AeromexicoDirect
SJO - MEX
277$
263$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
MEX - SJO
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa RicaDirect
SJO - MEX
276$
272$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, May 16
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa RicaDirect
MEX - SJO
134$
127$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Jun 5
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa RicaDirect
MEX - SJO
137$
130$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jun 10
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa RicaDirect
MEX - SJO
167$
159$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jul 2
Avianca
AviancaDirect
MEX - SJO
189$
184$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jul 14
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
MEX - SJO
312$
310$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to San Jose

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of June. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flying Time3 h and 19 mWhen flying from Mexico City to San Jose, this can take around 3 h and 19 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$127The best price for flights from Mexico City to San Jose offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportsBenito Juarez International Airport, Felipe Angeles International AirportFor flights from Mexico City to San Jose
Destination airportJuan Santamaria International AirportFor the route from Mexico City to San Jose
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Mexico City to San Jose according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeAvianca, Aeromexico, Volaris Costa RicaAirline(s) that fly from Mexico City to San Jose
One-way average Price$268A flight from Mexico City to San Jose at eDreams will cost around $268, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchMarch is one of the most frequent times to fly to San Jose from Mexico City according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
5%A meal in San Jose is 5% cheaper than a meal in Mexico City.
Mexico City$11.55
San Jose$10.96
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
189%Trains are 189% more expensive in San Jose than in Mexico City.
Mexico City$0.38
San Jose$1.10
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
40%Taxis are 40% more expensive in San Jose than in Mexico City.
Mexico City$1.73
San Jose$2.43
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
8%Coffee is 8% more expensive in San Jose than in Mexico City.
Mexico City$3.91
San Jose$4.21
Exchange rate
1 USD = 451.85 CRC
1 CRC = 0 USD
Last revised on Sat, 04/18
Distance: 1199 miles
Mexico City airports
Juarez Intl Airport (MEX)How far from city center: 4 miles
Santa Lucia (NLU)How far from city center: 4 miles
San Jose airports
Juan Santamaria International (SJO)How far from city center: 1 miles

Are you planning to travel to San Jose for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Mexico City. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to San Jose and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Mexico City to San Jose

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Costa Rica. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Mexico City to San Jose?
When you fly from Mexico City to San Jose the average price is $268. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from Mexico City to San Jose, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Mexico City to San Jose is $127. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is San Jose more expensive than Mexico City to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Jose costs about $ 2.42 USD, 39% more expensive than Mexico City, with a fare of $ 1.74 USD,
while train tickets cost 187% more at San Jose: $ 1.09 USD versus $ 0.38 USD at Mexico City.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 10.92 USD euros in San Jose, 6% less than the 11.58 USD euros in Mexico City.
The price of the coffee is around 7% more expensive in San Jose, with an average of 4.19 USD , while in Mexico City the coffee costs 3.92 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Mexico City to San Jose?
The most popular months to book a trip from Mexico City to San Jose are May, April and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Mexico City to San Jose?
The best time of the year to visit San Jose depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, April is the best month to fly to San Jose from Mexico City in terms of searches from our customers, followed by July and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds August, February and March are the months with fewer searches for Mexico City - San Jose.

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