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Cheap Flights from San José to Cancun & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SJO
Destination airport IATA code
CUN
Number of flight options
2
Average flight time
4 hours 2 mins

Cancun CUN Flight Information

Traveling From
San José
Origin Airport IATA Code
SJO
Traveling To
Cancun
Destination Airport IATA Code
CUN
Number of Airlines Serving
2
Available Airlines
Distance
1260 km
Direct Flight Time
2 12
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to fly from San Jose to Cancun right now?
Stay informed about current flying restrictions or health advisories by visiting our Covid-19 Travel Advisor. This is the page to visit for all recent developments for your San Jose to Cancun flight.
Is there a direct flight between San Jose and Cancun?
One easy plane journey. One awesome holiday. Choose from reputable air carriers, including Volaris and Volaris Costa Rica, that fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Cancun Airport.
How long is a direct flight from San Jose to Cancun?
Expect to be sitting in your seat for at least 2 hours and 15 minutes when heading from San Jose to Cancun. However, this trip of 780 miles usually takes around 2 hours and 16 minutes. In any case, there’ll be no stopovers, so you’ll have more time to enjoy your break.
Can I cancel my flight booking to Cancun due to COVID-19?
As an ebookers customer, you may be eligible for a no-change-fee cancellation for your Cancun booking and a credit that you can use for another flight. Your account is the place to go to see if your reservation has this flexibility. If you have any more questions, our Customer Service Portal is here to help.
What are the best airports for San Jose to Cancun flights?
Curious to know some of the different ways to get by plane from San Jose to Cancun? Take a look at this list of the most frequently flown routes:

  • San Jose (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) to CUN - 185 flights per week
  • SJO to Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.) - 17 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from San Jose to Cancun?
Every airline has different benefits. If you’re jetting from San Jose to Cancun, choose your seat from one of the top six air carriers which offer flights on this route:

  • United Airlines with 199 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 156 flights every month.
  • Copa Airlines with 147 flights every month.
  • JetBlue with 82 flights every month.
  • Spirit Airlines with 65 flights every month.
  • Aeromexico with 60 flights every month.

How many flights are there from San Jose to Cancun?
With around 26 flights operating between San Jose and Cancun each day, it’s never too late to organise a fun-filled trip to Cancun.
Is it possible to fly on an airline that employs social distancing and other COVID-19 measures?
Getting to your destination comfortably and confidently is as important as having a great holiday once you get there. Take the stress out of flying by choosing Volaris, VivaAerobus or United Airlines. They all employ social distancing rules and have COVID-19 measures in place, which may be capped capacity flights and keeping the middle seat empty.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from San José to Cancun, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between San José to Cancun is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from San José to Cancun  

Every day between San José and Cancun, 3 flights from 2 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with SA AVIANCA, Volaris, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 2hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1260 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from San José to Cancun — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from San José to Cancun to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.