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Cheap flights from San José to Cancún from C$ 156

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CUN
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun are usually found in May or June, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 10 March 2026.

Fri 4/94:18 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 9/98:28 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/3C$ 265
Thu 3/91:33 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Volaris
Tue 8/911:37 a.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 11m
Volaris
Deal found 5/3C$ 277
Tue 21/71:33 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Volaris
Tue 28/711:37 a.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 11m
Volaris
Deal found 5/3C$ 278
Thu 15/101:52 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 16m
Volaris
Sun 18/1011:37 a.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 11m
Volaris
Deal found 5/3C$ 282
Wed 5/84:18 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 12/88:28 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/3C$ 285
Mon 3/84:18 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 7/88:28 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/3C$ 286
Fri 29/54:18 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 30/58:28 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/3C$ 292
Fri 25/94:18 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/911:37 a.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 293
Tue 18/81:33 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 17m
Volaris
Sun 23/811:37 a.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 11m
Volaris
Deal found 5/3C$ 294
Mon 25/54:18 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 29/58:28 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 09m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 5/3C$ 296
Mon 7/94:18 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/911:37 a.m.
CUN
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 300

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Round-trip from

C$ 265

One-way from

C$ 156

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 360

Good round-trip deal

C$ 281 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 188 or less
Volaris Costa Rica
  • Volaris Costa Rica
  • 1/9-7/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 26m total
  • San José to Cancún
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Volaris Costa Rica
  • Volaris Costa Rica
  • 1/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 19m total
  • San José to Cancún
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/8

4:18 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

Nonstop2h 19m

Cancun

Thu 27/8

11:37 a.m.-12:48 p.m.

Nonstop2h 11m

C$ 320

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/7

1:33 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 17m

Cancun

Tue 28/7

11:22 a.m.-9:51 p.m.

1 stop11h 29m

C$ 351
Quickest round-trip

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

4:18 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

Nonstop2h 19m

Cancun

Sat 23/5

8:28 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 353

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

4:18 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

Nonstop2h 19m

Cancun

Fri 5/6

10:50 a.m.-9:51 p.m.

1 stop12h 01m

C$ 353

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

7:00 a.m.-9:03 p.m.

1 stop13h 03m

Cancun

Mon 11/5

8:28 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 361

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/8

7:00 a.m.-9:03 p.m.

1 stop13h 03m

Cancun

Sat 5/9

8:28 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 365

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

4:18 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

Nonstop2h 19m

Cancun

Fri 15/5

11:22 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

1 stop11h 34m

C$ 385

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

1:31 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 19m

Cancun

Tue 19/5

11:37 a.m.-12:46 p.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 403

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/7

7:00 a.m.-9:03 p.m.

1 stop13h 03m

Cancun

Thu 30/7

11:37 a.m.-12:48 p.m.

Nonstop2h 11m

C$ 417

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/4

2:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

Cancun

Mon 20/4

7:04 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop7h 48m

C$ 418

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José 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 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from San José to Cancún is 16 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 to Cancún?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cancún (average of C$ 77). Flying from San José to Cancún in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 213). 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 10 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Cancún as you normally would.

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 10 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris 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.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

5.9
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

5.9
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,171 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

5.9

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Cancún. 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 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 to Cancún flight route?

    Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Cancún?

    Airlines like Volaris Costa Rica fly from San José to Cancún in about 2h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1260 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    According to our current data, Volaris (C$ 263), and Volaris Costa Rica (C$ 272) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Cancún. Volaris is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    While on average a flight from San José to Cancún is generally C$ 308, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 182. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay C$ 403 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 to Cancún?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cancún (average of C$ 77). Flying from San José to Cancún in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 213). 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 2 airlines flying from San José to Cancún

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapestC$ 263AverageC$ 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Volaris Costa RicaCheapestC$ 272AverageC$ 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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