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Cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Cancun

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration6 h and 7 mFlights between San Jose and Cancun take, on average, 6 h and 7 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£129Cheapest price for a flight between San Jose and Cancun found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportJuan Santamaria International AirportWhen flying from San Jose to Cancun

Destination airportCancun International AirportFor the route from San Jose to Cancun

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from San Jose to Cancun

Airlines flying this routeAvianca, Volaris, Volaris Costa RicaAirline(s) with flights between San Jose to Cancun

One-way average Price£164The average price for a flight San Jose - Cancun at Opodo is £164, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookNovemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Cancun when departing from San Jose

Airlines that fly from San Jose to Cancun

Volaris

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 25.22 MXN

1 MXN = 0.04 GBP

Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 797 mi

San Jose airports

Cancun airports

Cancun International Airport (CUN)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your San Jose to Cancun flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Jose to Cancun (Mexico) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £129, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from San Jose to Cancun takes roughly 7 h and 39 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Jose–Cancun route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: Cancun International Airport (CUN)

The weather in Cancun

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cancun, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 21ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 21ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: April
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from San Jose to Cancun

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Jose to Cancun:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cancun. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Jose to Cancun

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Jose to Cancun?

When you fly from San Jose to Cancun the average price is £164. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from San Jose to Cancun at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Jose to Cancun is 129 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Jose to Cancun?

The most popular months to book a flight from San Jose to Cancun are March, December and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Jose to Cancun?

The best time of the year to go to Cancun when flying from San Jose depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Cancun from San Jose in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, October and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Jose - Cancun.

How long does the flight take to go from San Jose to Cancun?

The total flight time between San Jose and Cancun is of around 6 h and 7 m on average, considering an average distance of 796.6 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which are the airlines with flights from San Jose to Cancun?

Airlines with direct flights departing from San Jose to Cancun are:

Avianca.
Volaris.
Volaris Costa Rica.

Aeromexico

Avianca
Avianca

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