Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Cancun to San Jose

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Cancun to San Jose, including Copa Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Volaris.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cancun to San Jose according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Cancun to San Jose in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 150, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 309.

Displayed flight fares from Cancun to San Jose are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cancun to San Jose Flight Details

The distance between Cancun and San Jose is approximately 1,269.86km. It takes around 4 hours 49 minutes on average to fly from Cancun to San Jose. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 150
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 309
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,269.86km
Average flight time4 hours 49 minutes
Popular airlineCopa Airlines
Flight statistics for the Cancun–San Jose route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cancun to San Jose

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cancun to San Jose?

Average price of one-way flights from Cancun to San Jose purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Cancun to San Jose is Feb, with an average price of AU$ 205. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Jan, with an average price of up to AU$ 408.

AU$ 408
AU$ 307
AU$ 205
AU$ 104
  • AU$ 205
    Feb
  • AU$ 215
    Mar
  • AU$ 253
    Apr
  • AU$ 261
    May
  • AU$ 264
    Jun
  • AU$ 299
    Jul
  • AU$ 251
    Aug
  • AU$ 224
    Sep
  • AU$ 244
    Oct
  • AU$ 256
    Nov
  • AU$ 367
    Dec
  • AU$ 408
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Cancun to San Jose?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Cancun to San Jose on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Cancun to San Jose is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 426
AU$ 325
AU$ 223
AU$ 122
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 277
    Mon
  • AU$ 247
    Tue
  • AU$ 223
    Wed
  • AU$ 281
    Thu
  • AU$ 276
    Fri
  • AU$ 297
    Sat
  • AU$ 426
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose (SJO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Volaris offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 150 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CUN to SJO on Sun, Apr 12), while Volaris offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 309 departing on Wed, Apr 15 and returning on Wed, Apr 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cancun to San Jose with the following airlines, including: Volaris Costa Rica Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 49 minutes to fly from Cancun (CUN) to San Jose (SJO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cancun to San Jose is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Cancun to San Jose. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Volaris Costa Rica: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- Q64071 (12:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cancun to San Jose, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Apr 12, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 150.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Volaris.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Jose travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cancun to San Jose is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cancun to San Jose on February 20, 2026 with Volaris, with prices starting at AU$ 164.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Jose, with Cancun International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport (CUN-SJO) is by far the most common option on this route: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) Tobias Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
  • The time difference between San Jose and Cancun is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cancun toSan Jose

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Cancun to San Jose?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Cancun to San Jose on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Volaris offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Cancun to San Jose, with an average price of AU$ 249.

AU$ 214
AU$ 249
AU$ 284
AU$ 319
AU$ 354
Volaris
AU$ 249
Volaris
Volaris El Salvador
AU$ 255
Volaris El Salvador
Aeromexico
AU$ 282
Aeromexico
Volaris Costa Rica
AU$ 286
Volaris Costa Rica
Copa Airlines
AU$ 341
Copa Airlines
avianca
AU$ 354
avianca

Which airlines operate the most flights from Cancun to San Jose?

Data is based on the number of flights from Cancun to San Jose operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, avianca operates the most flights from Cancun to San Jose, with 7 flight per week.

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5
7
avianca
7
avianca
Volaris
5
Volaris
Volaris Costa Rica
3
Volaris Costa Rica

How many flights are there each day from Cancun to San Jose?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Cancun to San Jose within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Cancun to San Jose depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

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9
8
7
Highest
8
Mon
8
Tue
8
Wed
8
Thu
10
Fri
10
Sat
8
Sun