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 for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flight from San José to Mexico City route information
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Mexico City Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, American Airlines, Copa, United, avianca
Return price
AU$394
Distance
1900 km

Your quick guide to flights from San José to Mexico City

Pick up great flights from San José to Mexico City

With Expedia, you have your pick of 6 flights a day with 20 airlines covering flights from San José to Mexico City. Whether you’re on a business trip, a family holiday or a luxury break, just enter your travel dates, hit search then check out your choice of flights. Select from return, one way or multi-city flights, and use the advance search tool if you want a direct or refundable flight. You can narrow your search to show you just your preferred cabin class and airline, too. It’s all easy. You can book direct flights from San José to Mexico City that take around 3 hours.

Find cheap flights from San José to Mexico City

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$394 to AU$577, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from San José to Mexico City around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Mexico City is normally in April.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX)?
Start packing your suitcase, because round-trip flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) start from AU$394. That’s based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can increase quickly, so book today to lock in the best deal. 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?
Every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the simple instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Benito Juárez Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Mexico Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Mexico Airport?
Around 1 900 kilometres separates San Jose and Mexico City, so pack some in-flight entertainment to help you fill in a couple of hours. That gripping novel you haven’t had time to finish will be ideal.
Which airlines fly direct from SJO to Mexico Airport?
Aeromexico (AM) is a top option. It offers 60 flights between Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) and MEX each month. If you’re eager for more options, check out the ticket prices from Volaris Costa Rica (Q6). This carrier operates 30 monthly flights between these airports.
Are SJO to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Benito Juárez Intl. Airport can be hit-or-miss. It is possible to score a bargain, but you could also completely miss out! If you’d rather play it safe and start planning your trip early, Expedia compares flight deals up to a year in advance. Just remember that not all airlines issue their prices so far in advance. Our suggestion? Check back often as prices are updated frequently.
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