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Cheap flights from Cancún to San José

CUN — SJO
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to San José (SJO). 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 11 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 315

Good one-way deal

C$ 176 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Best time to book a flight from Cancún to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Cancún with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cancún to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to San José. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cancún to San José, San José Province is 57 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 Cancún to San José, San José Province?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Cancún to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 CUN to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

When flying from Cancún to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Volaris from Cancún to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,155 reviews
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Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.6

Food

5.3

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tania,Jul 2025

OAX - MEX

They don’t even offer you water, we paid $300 usd from Oaxaca to PV and you have to pay for water, and tv entertainment. Seats are super small that a regular size person won’t fit comfortably.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,155 reviews
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,155 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.6

Food

5.3

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tania,Jul 2025

OAX - MEX

They don’t even offer you water, we paid $300 usd from Oaxaca to PV and you have to pay for water, and tv entertainment. Seats are super small that a regular size person won’t fit comfortably.

Related info for your journey

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

    The Cancun to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cancún to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Flying on Volaris is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at C$ 249. Volaris is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Cancún to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 airline flying from Cancún to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cancún to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapestC$ 249AverageC$ 394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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