Cheap flight from San Jose to Cancun from $197

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Jose to Cancun?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Jose to Cancun with the following airlines, including: Volaris Costa Rica Volaris Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Jose (SJO) to Cancun (CUN) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 4 hours 24 minutes to fly from San Jose (SJO) to Cancun (CUN).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Jose to Cancun?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Jose to Cancun is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Jose to Cancun?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 9 flight per week flying from San Jose to Cancun. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Volaris Costa Rica: S/M/-/W/T/F/- -- Q64070 (08:29) Volaris: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- Y43939 (13:29)

• When are flight tickets from San Jose (SJO) to Cancun (CUN) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Jose to Cancun is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Jose to Cancun on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Cancun on November 18, 2025 with Volaris Costa Rica, with prices starting at $196.

• Which airports can I fly to for Cancun from San Jose?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cancun, with Juan Santamaria International Airport to Cancun International Airport (SJO-CUN) is by far the most common option on this route: Cancun International Airport (CUN).

• Is there any time difference between San Jose and Cancun?

  The time difference between Cancun and San Jose is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Jose to Cancun?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.