Cheap flights from San José to Cancún from C$ 150

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CUN
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun are usually found in October or May, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Cancún (CUN). 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 310

One-way from

C$ 150

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 403

Good round-trip deal

C$ 377 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 202 or less
Volaris Costa Rica
  • Volaris Costa Rica
  • 12/8-14/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 23m total
  • San José to Cancún
Volaris
  • Volaris
  • 12/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 16m total
  • San José to Cancún
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun.

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Cheapest flights from San José to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Tue 12/812:23 p.m.SJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/812:40 p.m.CUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 310
Wed 27/812:23 p.m.SJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris
Wed 3/910:23 a.m.CUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Deal found 27/7C$ 314
Tue 26/81:55 a.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop8h 50mAvianca
Wed 3/92:10 p.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop10h 05mAvianca
Deal found 27/7C$ 372
Fri 1/88:49 a.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop12h 08mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/84:42 p.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop15h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 377

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San José

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Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/8

12:23 p.m.-3:39 p.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Cancun

Thu 14/8

12:40 p.m.-1:47 p.m.

Nonstop2h 07m

C$ 310

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/8

12:23 p.m.-3:39 p.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Cancun

Wed 3/9

10:23 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 07m

C$ 314

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/8

1:55 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Cancun

Wed 3/9

2:10 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 372

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/10

5:55 p.m.-10:43 a.m.

1 stop15h 48m

Cancun

Wed 22/10

7:00 a.m.-6:58 p.m.

1 stop12h 58m

C$ 377

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/8

12:23 p.m.-3:39 p.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

C$ 150

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/8

1:55 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

1 stop11h 45m

C$ 198

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

10:08 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop10h 57m

C$ 202

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/9

12:19 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

2 stops19h 56m

C$ 233

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/8

7:30 a.m.-12:37 p.m.

3 stops28h 07m

C$ 355

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

1:11 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops38h 54m

C$ 516

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Cancún is 34 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 San José, San José Province to Cancún?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Cancún (average of C$ 298). Flying from San José, San José Province to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 464). 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 SJO to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to Cancún in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. 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 Cancún. Reviews last updated 29 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San José to Cancún have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

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

    If you book a flight from San José to Cancún, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun. Flights to Cancun (CUN) from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) take 2h 16m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancún per day from 2 airlines.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, Volaris (C$ 314), Avianca (C$ 372), and Copa Airlines (C$ 377) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Cancún. Users have found that Volaris is 6% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 150. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San José, San José Province to Cancún for a low price.

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

    While on average a flight from San José, San José Province to Cancún is generally C$ 290, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 132. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay C$ 377 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Cancún (average of C$ 298). Flying from San José, San José Province to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 464). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapestC$ 209AverageC$ 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Volaris Costa RicaCheapestC$ 341AverageC$ 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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