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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Mexico City to San Jose? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P32,045. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.P20,068 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Viva and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P20,068, select.
San Jose.P30,824 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P30,824, select.
San Jose.P30,824 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 21 May, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P30,824, select.
San Jose.P30,824 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P30,824, select.
San Jose.P31,150 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P31,150, select.
San Jose.P32,045 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb, returning Sat, 28 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P32,045, select.
San Jose.P32,284 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P32,284, select.
San Jose.P32,332 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P32,332, select.
San Jose.P32,376 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P32,376, select.
San Jose.P33,266 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb, returning Sat, 7 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P33,266, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Jose

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mexico City to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jan
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Feb
from P32,045
Mar
from P20,068
Apr
from P30,824
May
from P30,824
Jun
from P34,659
Jul
from P32,332
Aug
from P32,284
Sep
from P32,376
Oct
from P33,502
Nov
from P30,824
Dec
from P53,550

Alternative Mexico City to San Jose routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Mexico City to San Jose? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Jose International

5km from central San Jose
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

6km from central San Jose
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

52km from central San Jose
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from P10,838
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San Francisco International

53km from central San Jose
from P21,535
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Concord

74km from central San Jose
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Carmel Monterey Peninsula

83km from central San Jose
from P33,492
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Sacramento Stockton

85km from central San Jose
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Mexico City to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP20,068
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.
The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to San Jose is P20,068. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Mexico City to San Jose. But we found flights with one or more stops from P20,068.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Mexico City to San Jose.
The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Jose is usually March.
If you're flying from Mexico City, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 4.7 km away from the centre of San Jose. We've found flights into this airport from P20,068.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to San Jose on Monday, 16 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Mexico City and San Jose. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In January, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose is Viva .

Travelling from Mexico City to San Jose: what you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when planning your flight from Mexico City to San Jose.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the primary arrival point in San Jose.

  • San Jose's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Jose one hour behind Mexico City.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to San Jose flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to San Jose

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Mexico City to San Jose flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Mexico City to San Jose.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to San Jose by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Save on your Mexico City to San Jose flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Mexico City

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • We make it simple to book a Mexico City to San Jose flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)

  • MEX is about 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.

  • After an easy start to your break? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to San Jose or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:

  • 80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from MEX.

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

  • You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.

  • Getting the crew to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to San Jose is far easier when you stay near Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Consider checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.

  • Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.

Arriving in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes about 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometers away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to San Jose. Book one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:

  • Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to San Jose. To avoid the crowds, visit San Jose in May.

  • Book a Mexico City to San Jose ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

More about San Jose

  • Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to San Jose, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are leading attractions which should feature on every San Jose itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 499 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Around 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose, San Francisco is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.

Plan the rest of your trip from Mexico City to San Jose

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