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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $335 15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$335, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $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

20 Nov – 21 Nov: $426, found 7 days ago3 Dec – 6 Dec: $284, found 7 days ago10 Dec – 27 Jan 2027: $368, found 3 days ago12 Dec – 10 Feb 2027: $406, found 3 days ago19 Dec – 17 Feb 2027: $392, found 3 days ago21 Dec – 4 Feb 2027: $404, found 3 days ago12 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027: $474, found 4 days ago15 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027: $337, found 3 days ago26 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027: $332, found 4 days ago15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027: $335, found 2 days agoNovDecJanFeb
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
20 Nov – 21 Nov$426avianca airlinesCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 6 Dec$284VolarisCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Dec – 27 Jan 2027$368VolarisCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 10 Feb 2027$406AeromexicoCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 17 Feb 2027$392VolarisCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Dec – 4 Feb 2027$404VolarisCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027$474AeromexicoCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027$337AeromexicoCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027$332AeromexicoCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027$335AeromexicoCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $284.

November 2026From $4261 departure date20 Nov – 21 Nov · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $284Cheapest seen5 departure dates3 Dec – 6 Dec · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $3323 departure dates26 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $3351 departure date15 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $173 14 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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.

$173, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

22 Nov: $205, found 7 days ago3 Dec: $147, found 4 days ago8 Dec: $161, found 4 days ago7 Jan 2027: $241, found 6 days ago14 Jan 2027: $173, found 3 days ago11 Sept 2027: $208, found 7 days agoNovDecJanSep
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
22 Nov$205VolarisCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
3 Dec$147VolarisCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
8 Dec$161VolarisCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
7 Jan 2027$241AeromexicoCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
14 Jan 2027$173AeromexicoCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
11 Sept 2027$208Copa AirlinesCancun International Airport (CUN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $147.

November 2026From $2051 departure date22 Nov · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $147Cheapest seen2 departure dates3 Dec · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $1732 departure dates14 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
September 2027From $2081 departure date11 Sept 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$353$296+7%18
7–13 days$382$333+16%20
14–29 days$329$284Cheapest seen28
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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$164$144Cheapest seen7
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