San Jose to Cancun SJO → CUN
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest return found recently is $296 with Volaris, 1 Nov – 14 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $136 with Volaris Costa Rica, 24 Oct, found 2 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $309 to $411.
Cheapest return found recently
$296
1 Nov – 14 Nov · Volaris
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 1:16 p.m. · Return leaves 11:20 a.m. · 4 h 28 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$296
1 Nov – 14 Nov · Volaris
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 1:16 p.m. · Return leaves 11:20 a.m. · 4 h 28 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$296 1 Nov – 14 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $263 to $314.
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?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates from 1 Nov to 24 Feb 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 13-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
11 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov – 14 Nov | $296 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Nov – 19 Nov | $307 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 21 Nov | $373 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 14 Dec | $309 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 14 Dec | $399 | Volaris Costa Rica | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $456 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 | $556 | Copa Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $374 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $411 | avianca airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $296.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, avianca airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $136 to $187.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$136
24 Oct · Volaris Costa Rica
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 4:20 p.m. · 2 h 17 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$136
24 Oct · Volaris Costa Rica
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Leaves 4:20 p.m. · 2 h 17 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$136 24 Octfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$135 11 Novfound 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 $117 to $196.
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 9 departure dates from 24 Oct to 24 Feb 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 24 Oct, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | $136 | Volaris Costa Rica | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Oct | $136 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Oct | $266 | Volaris Costa Rica | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Nov | $135 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $187 | Aeromexico | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $147 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $158 | Volaris | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Jan 2027 | $186 | Aeromexico | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Feb 2027 | $192 | Volaris Costa Rica | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Cancun International Airport (CUN) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $135.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica, Aeromexico.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Cancun
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 1 Nov – 14 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 24 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Cancun?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 30% lower than 7 to 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $379 | $302 | +43% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $349 | $263 | +31% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $309 | $309 | +16% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $370 | $310 | +39% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $314 | $275 | +18% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $266 | $266 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $143 | $136 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $161 | $117 | +13% | 15 |
| 30–59 days | $199 | $140 | +39% | 18 |
| 60–89 days | $192 | $184 | +34% | 17 |
| 90–179 days | $181 | $167 | +27% | 18 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Nov – 14 Nov. 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