Mexico City to San Jose MEX, NLU, TLC → SJO
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU), Toluca International Airport (TLC) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest return found recently is $334 with Viva Aerobus, 4 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $168 with Volaris Costa Rica, 3 Dec, found 2 days ago.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$334
4 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 · Viva Aerobus
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 12:22 p.m. · Return leaves 6:53 a.m. · 16 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop · via Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) · 8 h connection
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$375
4 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 · avianca airlines
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 12:15 p.m. · Return leaves 6:53 a.m. · 6 h 12 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$334 4 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$326 1 Nov – 4 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $269 to $326.
At $334, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 8-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
44 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov – 4 Nov | $326 | Volaris Costa Rica | Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $334 | Viva Aerobus | Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $326.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Volaris Costa Rica, Viva Aerobus.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $164 to $253.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$168
3 Dec · Volaris Costa Rica
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 6:55 p.m. · 2 h 57 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$168
3 Dec · Volaris Costa Rica
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 6:55 p.m. · 2 h 57 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$168 3 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$152 31 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $97 to $166.
At $168, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 3 Dec to 10 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
73 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | $168 | Volaris Costa Rica | Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $165 | Volaris Costa Rica | Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Dec | $195 | Volaris Costa Rica | Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $251 | Volaris | Toluca International Airport (TLC) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $262 | Volaris | Toluca International Airport (TLC) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $257 | avianca airlines | Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $152 | Viva Aerobus | Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jun 2027 | $160 | Viva Aerobus | Toluca International Airport (TLC) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $152.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Volaris Costa Rica, Volaris, Viva Aerobus, avianca airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Mexico City to San Jose
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 4 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 3 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Mexico City to San Jose?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $399 | $322 | +41% | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $346 | $346 | +22% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $359 | $269 | +27% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $299 | $269 | +6% | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $334 | $312 | +18% | 13 |
| 90–179 days | $283 | $283 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 180+ days | $444 | $444 | +57% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $165 | $113 | +3% | 10 |
| 60–89 days | $161 | $152 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $179 | $97 | +12% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $170 | $160 | +6% | 15 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 4 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work