What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Cancún flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from San José to Cancún delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between San José and Cancún have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Cancún flights?

Over the past year, Volaris has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this San José to Cancún flight route?

Within the past month, 1 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 Viva and Volaris fly from San José to Cancún in about 2h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 17m. 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 Costa Rica (C$ 226), and Avianca (C$ 442) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Cancún. Volaris Costa Rica is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from San José to Cancún?

While on average a flight from San José to Cancún is generally C$ 227, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 226. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay C$ 504 for that flight.

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

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Average price	C$ 408
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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CUN Cancun

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

1:16 p.m.-4:34 p.m.

Nonstop2h 18m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 224

San JoséCancún

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CUN Cancun

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

2:30 a.m.-4:35 p.m.

1 stop13h 05m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 230

San JoséCancún

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CUN Cancun

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/11

2:40 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop18h 05m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 297

San JoséCancún

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CUN Cancun

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/11

10:03 a.m.-10:07 p.m.

1 stop11h 04m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 304

San JoséCancún

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CUN Cancun

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

2:12 p.m.-10:07 p.m.

1 stop6h 55m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 304

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CUN Cancun

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/12

4:00 a.m.-10:07 p.m.

1 stop17h 07m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 304

San JoséCancún

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CUN Cancun

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 29/3

4:04 a.m.-4:36 p.m.

1 stop11h 32m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

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SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/11

1:16 p.m.-4:34 p.m.

Nonstop2h 18m

Cancun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 314

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CUN Cancun

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/3

2:35 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

Cancun

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1 stop14h 55m

C$ 457

San JoséCancún

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - CUN Cancun

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/11

1:16 p.m.-4:34 p.m.

Nonstop2h 18m

Cancun

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11:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 472

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

The best time to book flights from San José to Cancún is 50 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cancún (average of C$ 391). Flying from San José to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 518). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Cancún?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Cancún flights typically cost between C$ 341 and C$ 505 in April.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 349 on Volaris (10 Apr-17 Apr).

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How popular is this San José to Cancún flight route?
Within the past month, 1 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 Viva and Volaris fly from San José to Cancún in about 2h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 17m. 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 Costa Rica (C$ 226), and Avianca (C$ 442) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Cancún. Volaris Costa Rica is 46% 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$ 227, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 226. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay C$ 504 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Cancún (average of C$ 391). Flying from San José to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 518). 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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San José to Cancún flights typically cost between C$ 341 and C$ 505 in April.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 349 on Volaris (10 Apr-17 Apr).

How often are flights from San José to Cancún delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between San José and Cancún have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Cancún flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Cancún flights?

Over the past year, Volaris has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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