CA $189 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Cancun (CUN)

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Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Cancun (CUN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $189 for one-way flights and CA $340 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Volaris
Volaris
Volaris
Volaris
Aeromexico
Volaris
Volaris
Copa
JetBlue Airways
avianca

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to Cancun (CUN)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $274 - CA $375 per traveller.

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Flight from San José to Cancun (SJO - CUN) route information
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Cancun Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Copa, JetBlue Airways, LATAM Airlines Group, United, Volaris, avianca
Roundtrip price
CA $339
Distance
1253 km
Average flight time
4 hours 30 mins

San José to Cancun Flights

The easy way to book your flights from San José to Cancun 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Cancun from San José whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are Avianca, Volaris nonstop flights to Cancun Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from San José to Cancun today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Juan Santamaría Intl., SJO to Cancun Intl., CUN 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San José to Cancun—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Cancun from San José currently is just CA $340 rising to CA $614.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in August when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Cancun  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Cancun from San José 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Cancun with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Cancun Airport is CA $340. But you better move fast. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to CUN?
We get that life can throw the odd curveball, so we've made it as hassle-free as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just head to the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to CUN that have flexible change policies?
Flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) offering flexible change policies are available from several airlines. Simply use our "No change fees" filter during your search. You'll only need to pay the fare difference, without any extra fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to CUN?
The flight from SJO to CUN takes only 9 hours and 43 minutes, so don't get too comfortable. There's a good chance the next time you peek out the window you'll be about to touch down in Cancun.
How far is the flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)?
You can forget about a movie marathon on this flight — it's just 1,250 kilometres from San José to Cancun. Find your seat, order some food and you'll be there before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN)?
Many savvy travellers choose to fly with Volaris (Y4) from SJO to Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN). It offers 30 monthly flights, so you can easily find a flight time that works for you. You could also check out the deals on offer with Volaris Costa Rica (Q6). It operates 30 monthly flights between San José and Cancun.
Are SJO to Cancun Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Cancun Airport appearing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals frequently — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines publish prices so far in advance.

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