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$116+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to San José (SJO)

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — SJO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$204
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$116
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$322

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cancún to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/2010:38 amCUN - SJO
1 stop13h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/285:30 amSJO - CUN
1 stop4h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$204
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 7/52:15 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop10h 20mAvianca
Sat 7/125:05 amSJO - CUN
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 1/30$272
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 2/123:12 pmCUN - SJO
1 stop9h 24mAeromexico
Sun 2/166:18 amSJO - CUN
1 stop8h 08mAeromexico
Deal found 1/30$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1210:14 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 11mVolaris
Wed 2/1912:27 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mVolaris
Deal found 1/30$297
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:17 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 4/288:05 amSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 20mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/29$420
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1512:43 pmCUN - SJO
2 stops23h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/1812:29 pmSJO - CUN
1 stop19h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$506

Find flights from Cancún to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to San José 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Thu 2/20

10:38 am-11:20 pm

1 stop13h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/28

5:30 am-11:22 am

1 stop4h 52m

$204

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Sat 7/5

2:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/12

5:05 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$272

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Mon 2/10

7:38 pm-11:41 am

1 stop17h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/24

6:18 am-5:29 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$274

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Tue 2/18

10:14 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

12:27 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$296

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Tue 7/29

9:19 am-11:18 am

2 stops26h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/3

1:41 pm-8:24 am

2 stops17h 43m

$316

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Mon 4/21

12:17 pm-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

8:05 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$420

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 2/26

6:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop30h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

1:26 am-5:00 pm

1 stop14h 34m

$878

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 4/16

4:25 am-1:57 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$116

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Fri 5/23

12:17 pm-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$125

CancúnSan José

CUN - SJO

CUNSJO

Cancun

Wed 4/30

6:59 am-7:00 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$126

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cancún to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cancún-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cancún-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cancún-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cancún to San José

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Travel insights for flights from Cancún to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cancún to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cancún to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to San José. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cancún to San José, San José Province is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cancún to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Cancún to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 CUN to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Cancún to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Cancún to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from Cancún to San José. 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 January 30, 2025.

The most flights from CUN to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines from Cancún to San José by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

ATL - SAN

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

ATL - SAN

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

ATL - SAN

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,838 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

ATL - SAN

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

ATL - SAN

The whole experience was excellent. Even the agent that help me was from the Phoenix office and he was amazing!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cancún to San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Cancun. Booking flights from Cancun (CUN) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to San José from 3 different airlines. 2h 07m is how long a flight from Cancún to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Cancún to San José, San José Province flight route?

    This flight path from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 1 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 flying from Cancún to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    According to our current data, Avianca ($272), Aeromexico ($274), and Volaris ($296) offers the cheapest pricing from Cancún to San José, San José Province.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cancún to San José, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. Volaris El Salvador flights start at $128 while deals on Avianca start at $133 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cancún to San José, San José Province?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Cancun - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $211 on average our data indicates $217 when flying from Cancún to San José, San José Province.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cancún to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cancún to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cancún to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cancún to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cancún to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cancún to San José 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 Cancún to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Cancún to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 3 airlines flying from Cancún to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cancún to San José. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$116Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$151Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$218Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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