2
Aerolíneas
12×
Por semana
$10,000 MXN
Desde (est.)
3.5h
Directo
Ciudad de México (MEX) → San José (SJO)
Ciudad de México
Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez
DISTANCE
2 063 km
San José
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 4weeks
↓ down 47%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
Click a month → live Aviasales fares for the 15th
Compare carriers on this route
🇲🇽Aeromexico
AM
- Frequency
- 12× / week
- Baggage
- 25kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇲🇽Volaris
Y4
- Frequency
- 12× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Ciudad de México → San José: airlines, fares, timing
Mexico City to San José connects the Mexican capital with the capital of Costa Rica, with around 12 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, tourists drawn by Costa Rica’s nature, and passengers visiting relatives. Block time is about three and a half hours.
Airlines operating this route
Two carriers fly MEX-SJO: Aeroméxico, full-service with baggage included, and Volaris, on a low-cost model. Both fly direct, so the choice is between a full ticket and a bare fare to which baggage is added.
MXN fares — what to expect
MEX-SJO fares climb in December, Holy Week and the summer. For those dates, booking one to two months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, three to five weeks usually secures a reasonable fare in MXN.
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About San José
San José is the capital of Costa Rica, a city in the Central Valley ringed by mountains. It is the country’s main economic centre and the gateway to its national parks, beaches and volcanoes. For Mexican travellers it is a business and, above all, a nature-tourism destination.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Ciudad de México to San José? Direct MEX-SJO flights are operated by Aeromexico, Volaris. Compare baggage, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.
How long is the MEX-SJO flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 3.5 hours. The MEX-SJO route runs roughly 12 flights per week across all carriers.
How far ahead should I book MEX-SJO for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates — and 8-12 weeks for peak season (Holy Week, Christmas, paisano summer) — typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.
What is the checked baggage allowance on MEX-SJO? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 23-25 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it separately. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking.
Do Mexican passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica? Verifica con consulado. Check the latest requirements with the consulate before buying your ticket.
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Published by FlightsMX Editorial Team. Last verified: May 2026. Fares are reference brackets — verify with the airline before booking.
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