Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Cheapest flight tickets
$328
Average price of a round trip
$365
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
4h6
A flight from San José to Cancún takes on average 4h6.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cancún is November.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Cancún
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Cancún (Mexico) from San José (Costa Rica) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is February, with an average flight ticket price of $328 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 4 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Copa Airlines. A ticket from the airline Copa Airlines to Cancún costs on average $361.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Avianca, Volaris and Avianca.
info departure city :
San José, Costa Rica
airports :
San José-Juan-Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport (SYQ)
local time :
San José is a city in the country Costa Rica, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San José, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 23°C.
The city of San José has 2 airport(s): San José-Juan-Santamaría and San José-Tobías Bolaños
destination info :
Cancún, Mexico
airport :
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
local time :
Cancún is in the country Mexico, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Cancún, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 25°C, with a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 28°C.
The city of Cancún has 1 airport(s): Cancún
Useful info about Cancún
What is the least touristic period to go to Cancún?
If you want to visit Cancún during the least touristic period, choose the month of November.
What is the most popular time to travel to Cancún?
In Cancún, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San José to Cancún?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 4 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San José to Cancún is Saturday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San José and Cancún?
When you leave, you can leave from San José-Juan-Santamaría, and you will arrive at Cancún.
How to reach San José airport from the city centre?
The airport San José-Juan-Santamaría is located 15 km or San José-Tobías Bolaños is located 7 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San José to Cancún?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San José and Cancún?
In summer, the average temperature is 28°C in Cancún and 20°C in San José. The average rainfall in summer is 154 mm in Cancún and 548 mm in San José. In summer, it is warmer in Cancún and it rains less in Cancún. In winter, it is colder in Cancún and it rains more in Cancún.
