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$151+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SJO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Mexico City to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (MEX) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2912:55 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Mon 12/212:20 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/19$290
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:15 pmMEX - SJO
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/112:53 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$295
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/511:15 pmMEX - SJO
1 stop12h 10mVolaris
Mon 12/92:53 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris
Deal found 11/20$303
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/198:30 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mAeromexico
Mon 4/287:46 amSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 24mAeromexico
Deal found 11/18$358
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/23:30 pmMEX - SJO
1 stop15h 46mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/94:08 amSJO - MEX
1 stop10h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/20$380

Find flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 3/17

8:35 am-11:43 am

Nonstop3h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

6:18 am-9:35 am

Nonstop3h 17m

$231

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 2/11

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/26

12:20 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$238

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 5/2

12:50 pm-8:23 am

1 stop19h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

2:52 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$270

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 5/1

12:40 am-9:30 am

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

2:52 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$278

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 5/1

6:55 pm-7:12 am

1 stop12h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

5:30 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 31m

$288

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 1/13

1:20 am-10:01 am

1 stop8h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/23

8:08 am-10:00 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$317

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 11/26

12:40 am-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$151

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 12/10

10:00 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$171

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 12/30

6:55 pm-7:15 am

1 stop12h 20m

$192

Mexico CitySan José

MEX - SJO

MEXSJO

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 2/9

8:35 am-11:43 am

Nonstop3h 08m

$193

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Best time to book a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Mexico City with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Mexico City to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEX to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Mexico City to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Mexico City to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

The most flights from MEX to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Avianca, Volaris and Copa Airlines from Mexico City to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
2,004 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,237 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice staff. Delayed flight and delayed parking upon arrival. Copapass didn't work so I could watch movies. Spent extra money to buy a comfortable seat but ended up being seated with a little kid so noisy while there were still many empty seats around.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mexico City to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Benito Juarez. Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) is just 5.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Mexico City to Costa Rica flight route?

    The Mexico City Benito Juarez to Costa Rica flight path was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mexico City to Costa Rica one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $151 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris Costa Rica from $192 and Aeromexico from $193 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Mexico City to Costa Rica are Avianca (90%), Avianca Costa Rica (90%) and Aeromexico (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    On average you can expect to pay $295 for a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $135 while the most popular route, (Mexico City Benito Juarez - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $220.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Mexico City to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Mexico City to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Mexico City to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Mexico City to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$96Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$117Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$158Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AeromexicoCheapest$194Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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