Cheap flights from San Jose to Mexico City

One-way fares from $117 · SJO → MEX · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$117

Volaris Costa Rica · Mon, Nov 9

Cheapest month
November

from $117

Direct flights
Yes

Volaris Costa Rica

Flight time
3h 07m

1,930 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Mexico City

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $117
  2. December 2026 $117
  3. January 2027 $227
  4. February 2027 $131

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Volaris Costa Rica
Depart06:53 Mon, Nov 9SJO → MEX 3h 07m · Direct
$117one way, per person
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Volaris Costa Rica
Depart06:53 Thu, Nov 12SJO → MEX 3h 07m · Direct
$137one way, per person
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Volaris Costa Rica
Depart06:53 Mon, Nov 16SJO → MEX 3h 07m · Direct
$167one way, per person
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Volaris Costa Rica
Depart06:53 Fri, Nov 6SJO → MEX 3h 07m · Direct
$207one way, per person
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About flights from San Jose to Mexico City

San Jose (SJO) and Mexico City (MEX) are about 1,930 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 07m, and recent direct fares were with Volaris Costa Rica. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $117, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $117 with Volaris Costa Rica, departing Monday, November 9, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $117 to $227.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $117 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Mexico City?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Volaris Costa Rica.

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

A direct flight takes about 3h 07m. San Jose and Mexico City are around 1,930 km apart.

Which airlines fly from San Jose to Mexico City?

Recent fares on this route were with Volaris Costa Rica.

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