Cheap flights from Cancun to San Jose, Costa Rica from $173 CUN → SJO
Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest return found recently is $335 with Aeromexico, 15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $173 with Aeromexico, 14 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $173, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $335, 15 Feb 2027 to 26 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $336 to $406
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $284 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Volaris
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 10 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $336 to $406.
Cheapest return found recently
$335
15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 · Aeromexico
Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 8:39 p.m. · Return leaves 1:16 p.m. · 28 h 51 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$368
10 Dec – 27 Jan 2027 · Volaris
Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 11:20 a.m. · Return leaves 1:16 p.m. · 4 h 28 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$335 15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$284 3 Dec – 6 Decfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $284 to $368.
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 10 departure dates from 20 Nov to 15 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 11-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
12 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 21 Nov | $426 | avianca airlines | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 6 Dec | $284 | Volaris | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 27 Jan 2027 | $368 | Volaris | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 10 Feb 2027 | $406 | Aeromexico | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 17 Feb 2027 | $392 | Volaris | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 4 Feb 2027 | $404 | Volaris | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $474 | Aeromexico | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $337 | Aeromexico | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 | $332 | Aeromexico | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 | $335 | Aeromexico | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $284.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Aeromexico, Volaris, avianca airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $164 to $207.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$173
14 Jan 2027 · Aeromexico
Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 12:12 p.m. · 11 h trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$147
3 Dec · Volaris
Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 11:20 a.m. · 2 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$173 14 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$147 3 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $144 to $181.
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 6 departure dates from 22 Nov to 11 Sept 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 14 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | $205 | Volaris | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $147 | Volaris | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $161 | Volaris | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jan 2027 | $241 | Aeromexico | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $173 | Aeromexico | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Sept 2027 | $208 | Copa Airlines | Cancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $147.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Volaris, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Cancun 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 15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cancun to San Jose?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $353 | $296 | +7% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $382 | $333 | +16% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $329 | $284 | Cheapest seen | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $359 | $288 | +9% | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $340 | $322 | +3% | 41 |
| 90–179 days | $352 | $325 | +7% | 12 |
| 180+ days | $342 | $316 | +4% | 18 |
One-way
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $164 | $144 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $166 | $146 | +1% | 41 |
| 30–59 days | $166 | $150 | +1% | 36 |
| 60–89 days | $171 | $150 | +4% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $171 | $156 | +4% | 27 |
| 180+ days | $170 | $162 | +4% | 23 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Cancun to San Jose?
The cheapest return found recently is $335 with Aeromexico, 15 Feb 2027 to 26 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $284 with Volaris, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $336 to $406.
How much is a one-way flight from Cancun to San Jose?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $173 with Aeromexico, 14 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $147 with Volaris, 3 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $164 to $207.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to San Jose?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $284, 3 Dec to 6 Dec, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $147, 3 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cancun to San Jose?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.
Is there a direct flight from Cancun to San Jose?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $368 with Volaris, 10 Dec to 27 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $147 with Volaris, 3 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Cancun to San Jose?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Volaris on 3 Dec, takes 2 h 10 min from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Aeromexico on 14 Jan 2027, takes 11 h with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cancun to San Jose?
Between 20 Nov and 15 Feb 2027, Aeromexico has the cheapest return on 5 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Volaris on 4 and avianca airlines on 1. Between 22 Nov and 11 Sept 2027, Volaris has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Aeromexico on 2 and Copa Airlines on 1.
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