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Cheap flights from San José to Cancún from C$ 158

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CUN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun are usually found in October or September, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 286

One-way from

C$ 158

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 420
21/2-25/2
  • 21/2-25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 28m total
  • San José to Cancún
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  • Volaris
  • 15/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 16m total
  • San José to Cancún
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Cheapest flights from San José to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 21/22:43 p.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/28:41 a.m.CUN - SJO
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 286
Wed 19/212:27 p.m.SJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mVolaris
Wed 26/210:14 a.m.CUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 11mVolaris
Deal found 16/1C$ 321
Sun 23/32:15 a.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop11h 30mAvianca
Thu 10/42:15 p.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop10h 20mAvianca
Deal found 16/1C$ 352
Sun 6/48:09 a.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop12h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/46:59 a.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop7h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 354
Sun 6/41:18 p.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop8h 38mAeromexico
Tue 8/48:40 p.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop27h 59mAeromexico
Deal found 16/1C$ 437
Sun 2/31:26 a.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop15h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/37:10 p.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop28h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,200

Find flights from San José to Cancún within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 21/2

2:43 p.m.-2:32 a.m.

1 stop10h 49m

Cancun

Tue 25/2

8:41 a.m.-11:20 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 286

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/2

12:27 p.m.-3:44 p.m.

Nonstop2h 17m

Cancun

Wed 26/2

10:14 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

Nonstop2h 11m

C$ 321

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/3

2:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 30m

Cancun

Thu 10/4

2:15 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

C$ 352

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/4

8:09 a.m.-9:59 p.m.

1 stop12h 50m

Cancun

Thu 10/4

6:59 a.m.-1:21 p.m.

1 stop7h 22m

C$ 354

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/4

1:18 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

1 stop8h 38m

Cancun

Tue 8/4

8:40 p.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop27h 59m

C$ 437

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/3

1:26 a.m.-6:20 p.m.

1 stop15h 54m

Cancun

Mon 10/3

7:10 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop28h 49m

C$ 1,200

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/1

6:40 a.m.-7:13 a.m.

2 stops23h 33m

Cancun

Sat 1/2

4:20 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops15h 05m

C$ 1,340

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/3

12:23 p.m.-3:39 p.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

C$ 158

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/4

5:05 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

C$ 193

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/3

2:39 p.m.-11:21 a.m.

1 stop19h 42m

C$ 197

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Cancún

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Cancún including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Cancún. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Cancún is 68 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 San José, San José Province to Cancún?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Cancún (average of C$ 298). Flying from San José, San José Province to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 464). 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 SJO to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to Cancún in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Cancún. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SJO to CUN are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cancún when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

Temperature in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Aeromexico from San José to Cancún by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Avianca
6.9
Okay
2,572 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Cancún?

    If you book a flight from San José to Cancún, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun. Flights to Cancun (CUN) from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) take 2h 17m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancún per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Cancún flight route?

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Cancún round-trip?

    According to our current data, Volaris (C$ 321), Avianca (C$ 352), and Copa Airlines (C$ 354) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Cancún. Users have found that Volaris is 10% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Cancún one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San José, San José Province to Cancún for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Cancún?

    While on average a flight from San José, San José Province to Cancún is generally C$ 180, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 153. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay C$ 1,026 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Cancún 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 San José, San José Province to Cancún?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Cancún (average of C$ 298). Flying from San José, San José Province to Cancún in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 464). 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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Top airline flying from San José to Cancún

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapestC$ 218AverageC$ 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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