CA $231 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Mexico City (MEX)

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Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Mexico City (MEX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $231 for one-way flights and CA $434 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Aeromexico
Aeromexico
Aeromexico
Aeromexico
Aeromexico
Aeromexico
Copa
Viva
avianca
Volaris

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to Mexico City (MEX)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $329 - CA $447 per traveller.

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Flight from San José to Mexico City (SJO - MEX) route information
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Mexico City Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, Iberia, LATAM Airlines Group, Volaris, avianca
Roundtrip price
CA $434
Distance
1900 km
Average flight time
3 hours 23 mins

San José to Mexico City Flights

The easy way to book your flights from San José to Mexico City 

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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 Mexico City today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Juan Santamaría Intl., SJO to Mexico City Intl., MEX 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San José to Mexico City—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Mexico City from San José currently is just CA $434 rising to CA $1,228.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in January when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Mexico City  
  • 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! 

 

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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 Mexico City with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from SJO to Mexico Airport?
Round-trip journeys between Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) and Benito Juárez Intl. Airport start from CA $434. This figure is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — make your booking ASAP to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SJO to MEX?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but each air carrier has different terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from SJO to Mexico Airport that have flexible change policies?
Flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) offering flexible change policies are available from several carriers. Simply use our "No change fees" filter during your search. You'll only need to cover the cost difference between flights, with no added fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to MEX?
The flight time from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Benito Juárez Intl. Airport is about 3 hours and 10 minutes. Grab your headphones, listen to your favourite playlist and the hours will whiz by.
How far is the flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Benito Juárez Intl. Airport?
It's around 1,900 kilometres between SJO and Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX), so expect to be in your seat for a while. Keep yourself occupied with things like crossword puzzles or a thrilling novel.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX)?
Many people choose to fly with Aeromexico (AM) from SJO to MEX. It offers 60 monthly flights, so you can pick a flight time that's right for you. Another airline servicing this route is Volaris Costa Rica (Q6). You'll have 34 flights each month to choose from.
Are Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Benito Juárez Intl. Airport are available up to 12 months prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally score great last-minute deal, it's not something you should count on. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid getting trapped in the dreaded middle seat! We're constantly updating our fares to bring you the biggest bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

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