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

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

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

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

How often are flights from Cancún to San José delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Cancún and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

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

Over the past year, Volaris has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Cancún to San José 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.

How long is the flight from Cancún to San José?

Airlines like Volaris fly from Cancún to San José in about 2h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Cancún to San José is about 1260 km. Most flights are nonstop.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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Tue 8/12

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

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Wed 31/12

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

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C$ 225

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Cancun

Sun 22/11

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

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

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

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C$ 276

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5:46 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Cancún to San José is 43 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?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José (average of C$ 363). Flying from Cancún to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 522). 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?

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cancún to San José flights typically cost between C$ 388 and C$ 531 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 489 on Volaris (10 Nov-10 Dec).

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How popular is this Cancún to San José 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.
How long is the flight from Cancún to San José?
Airlines like Volaris fly from Cancún to San José in about 2h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Cancún to San José is about 1260 km. Most flights are nonstop.
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?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San José (average of C$ 363). Flying from Cancún to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 522). 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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The best time to book flights from Cancún to San José is 43 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cancún to San José flights typically cost between C$ 388 and C$ 531 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 489 on Volaris (10 Nov-10 Dec).

How often are flights from Cancún to San José delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Cancún and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

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

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

Over the past year, Volaris has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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Cancún to San José flights typically cost between C$ 388 and C$ 531 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 489 on Volaris (10 Nov-10 Dec).