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Flights from Cancún to San José

Nonstop flights from Cancún (CUN) to San José (SJO) take about 2h 5m (1,261 km). Volaris, avianca airlines and Volaris Costa Rica fly it. Lowest fare seen: $144 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Cancún to San José

Carriers on CUN–SJO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Volarisnonstop fare seen✈ avianca airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Volaris Costa Ricanonstop fare seen

Cancún to San José fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $136 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18126 Oct 2026 · Volaris Costa Rica—
Nov 2026$1491 Nov 2026 · Volaris—
Dec 2026$1368 Dec 2026 · Volaris—
Apr 2027$17330 Apr 2027 · Volaris$162 · 1 stop30 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $149 for November 2026, $136 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cancún to San José, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Cancún to San José flights

How long is the flight from Cancún to San José?
A nonstop flight from Cancún (CUN) to San José (SJO) takes about 2h 5m, covering 1,261 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Cancún from San José by air?
The great-circle distance between Cancún International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 1,261 km (784 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Cancún to San José?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CUN–SJO route include Volaris, avianca airlines and Volaris Costa Rica. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Cancún to San José cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CUN–SJO was $144 USD with Volaris (nonstop), departing 18 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancún to San José?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $136 one-way, against $181 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Cancún to San José?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San José visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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