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Cheap flights from San José to Cancún from C$ 193

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CUN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun are usually found in October or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Cancún

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 354

One-way from

C$ 193

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 327

Good one-way deal

C$ 192 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 5/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 15m total
  • San José to Cancún
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 00m total
  • San José to Cancún
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Cancun.

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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 21 February 2025.

Fri 21/212:27 p.m.SJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 17mVolaris
Fri 28/210:14 a.m.CUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 11mVolaris
Deal found 20/2C$ 345
Wed 5/36:10 a.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop6h 00mAvianca
Tue 11/36:00 p.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 20/2C$ 354
Sat 19/410:05 a.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop10h 54mCopa Airlines
Sat 26/46:59 a.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop7h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 358
Fri 21/28:45 a.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop5h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/210:14 a.m.CUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 372
Sat 1/36:18 a.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop10h 01mAeromexico
Sun 9/38:21 p.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop16h 20mAeromexico
Deal found 20/2C$ 430
Thu 1/58:20 a.m.SJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 20mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 10/512:40 p.m.CUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 19/2C$ 808
Thu 20/211:28 p.m.SJO - CUN
1 stop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/28:39 a.m.CUN - SJO
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,372
Sun 23/31:22 a.m.SJO - CUN
2 stops27h 23mAlaska Airlines
Thu 27/35:33 p.m.CUN - SJO
2 stops31h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,430

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Fly from

San José

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Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/3

6:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 00m

Cancun

Tue 11/3

6:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 354

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/4

10:05 a.m.-9:59 p.m.

1 stop10h 54m

Cancun

Sat 26/4

6:59 a.m.-1:54 p.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 358

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/4

12:19 p.m.-3:39 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Cancun

Sun 11/5

2:10 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 423

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/4

1:18 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop25h 12m

Cancun

Tue 29/4

1:23 p.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop11h 16m

C$ 430

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/5

8:20 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Cancun

Sat 10/5

12:40 p.m.-1:47 p.m.

Nonstop2h 07m

C$ 808

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

1:22 a.m.-4:23 p.m.

2 stops38h 01m

Cancun

Mon 24/3

4:15 p.m.-12:12 a.m.

2 stops32h 57m

C$ 1,372

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/2

6:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 193

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/2

4:09 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop5h 11m

C$ 195

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/4

1:18 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop10h 27m

C$ 232

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/5

1:12 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

2 stops38h 07m

C$ 808

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Cancún

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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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Cancún is 72 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 21 February 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 37% 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SJO to CUN are scheduled on a Tuesday (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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, 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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

IND - SEA

It was the first time I have flown Alaska and I don’t think I can recommend it to others. It was so hot on the plane, food was preordered but I never received it.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 20m 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?

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

    According to our current data, Avianca (C$ 354), Copa Airlines (C$ 358), and Aeromexico (C$ 430) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Cancún.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 193. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Aeromexico, 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$ 227, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 152. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay C$ 396 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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