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Cheap flights from San José to Cancún from C$ 214

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CUN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 40 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 27 January 2026.

Mon 26/11:45 a.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Tue 3/212:35 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop10h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1C$ 315
Thu 29/15:50 a.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop6h 09m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/24:42 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 390
Tue 21/41:55 a.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop14h 25m
Avianca
Thu 30/412:45 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop11h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 27/1C$ 403
Tue 10/35:50 a.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop15h 11m
Copa Airlines
Sun 15/37:01 a.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop13h 00m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 405
Mon 13/410:04 a.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop10h 57m
Copa Airlines
Sun 19/47:04 a.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 407
Fri 6/211:01 a.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop10h 00m
Copa Airlines
Tue 10/24:42 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 419
Wed 29/48:13 a.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop12h 48m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/54:49 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 420
Mon 23/25:51 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop15h 53m
Copa Airlines
Sat 28/24:42 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 434
Thu 26/310:08 a.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop10h 53m
Copa Airlines
Tue 31/37:00 a.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop13h 02m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 435
Mon 2/25:51 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop15h 40m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/24:42 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 449
Fri 20/22:54 p.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop6h 07m
Copa Airlines
Fri 27/24:42 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 463
Fri 6/28:48 a.m.
SJO
-
CUN
1 stop12h 13m
Copa Airlines
Sat 14/24:42 p.m.
CUN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 464

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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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 390

One-way from

C$ 177

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 412

Good one-way deal

C$ 417 or less
Copa Airlines
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  • 7/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 32m total
  • San José to Cancún
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  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 05m total
  • San José to Cancún
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San José

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

8:48 a.m.-10:01 p.m.

1 stop12h 13m

Cancun

Sat 14/3

7:01 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop7h 52m

C$ 390

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

1:55 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop14h 25m

Cancun

Thu 30/4

12:45 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop11h 45m

C$ 403

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

5:51 p.m.-10:44 a.m.

1 stop15h 53m

Cancun

Sun 15/3

4:42 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

1 stop15h 23m

C$ 405

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

5:50 a.m.-10:01 p.m.

1 stop15h 11m

Cancun

Sun 15/3

4:42 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

1 stop15h 23m

C$ 405

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

5:50 a.m.-10:01 p.m.

1 stop15h 11m

Cancun

Sun 15/3

7:01 a.m.-7:01 p.m.

1 stop13h 00m

C$ 405

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

5:47 a.m.-10:01 p.m.

1 stop15h 14m

Cancun

Sun 24/5

7:04 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 407

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

8:14 a.m.-10:01 p.m.

1 stop12h 47m

Cancun

Sun 10/5

7:04 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 407

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

6:19 p.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop15h 14m

Cancun

Mon 11/5

7:04 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 407

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

10:05 a.m.-10:01 p.m.

1 stop10h 56m

Cancun

Sat 16/5

7:04 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 407

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

2:54 p.m.-10:01 p.m.

1 stop6h 07m

Cancun

Fri 27/3

7:01 a.m.-7:01 p.m.

1 stop13h 00m

C$ 407

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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 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from San José to Cancún is 40 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$ 78). Flying from San José to Cancún in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 212). 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 27 January 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 27 January 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
79 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,172 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
79 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

5.2

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 Copa Airlines and Avianca fly from San José to Cancún in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1260 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Volaris (C$ 260), and Volaris Costa Rica (C$ 340) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Cancún. Volaris is 25% 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$ 487, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 144. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay C$ 466 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$ 78). Flying from San José to Cancún in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 212). 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$ 260AverageC$ 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Volaris Costa RicaCheapestC$ 340AverageC$ 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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