Cheap flights from Mexico City to San Jose

One-way fares from $158 · MEX → SJO · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$158

Volaris Costa Rica · Thu, Dec 3

Cheapest month
December

from $158

Direct flights
Yes

Volaris Costa Rica

Flight time
2h 57m

1,930 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Jose

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $172
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $158
  3. January 2027 $203
  4. February 2027 $183
  5. March 2027 $217

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Volaris Costa Rica
Depart18:55 Thu, Dec 3MEX → SJO 2h 57m · Direct
$158one way, per person
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Volaris
Depart13:40 Sat, Dec 19TLC → SJO 4h 24m · 1 stop
$203one way, per person
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Volaris
Depart13:40 Thu, Dec 17TLC → SJO 4h 24m · 1 stop
$209one way, per person
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Viva Aerobus
Depart06:00 Mon, Dec 28TLC → SJO 5h 07m · 1 stop
$218one way, per person
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Volaris
Depart06:30 Sun, Dec 20TLC → SJO 4h 27m · 1 stop
$250one way, per person
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Volaris
Depart06:30 Mon, Dec 21TLC → SJO 4h 27m · 1 stop
$308one way, per person
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About flights from Mexico City to San Jose

Mexico City (MEX) and San Jose (SJO) are about 1,930 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 57m, and recent direct fares were with Volaris Costa Rica. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $158, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Mexico City to San Jose?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $158 with Volaris Costa Rica, departing Thursday, December 3, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $158 to $217.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Jose?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $158 one way.

Are there direct flights from Mexico City to San Jose?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Volaris Costa Rica.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to San Jose?

A direct flight takes about 2h 57m. Mexico City and San Jose are around 1,930 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Mexico City to San Jose?

Recent fares on this route were with Viva Aerobus, Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris.

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