Travelling from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City.
Flights from MEX to SJO start at 08:35 — the first with Aeromexico. The last service of the day is at 20:45 with Volaris Costa Rica. In total, you can choose from 28 weekly Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flights.
Your MEX to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can travel nonstop to San Jose, Costa Rica. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Aeromexico on this route.
With a dependable 91.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Avianca is the most punctual carrier offering MEX to SJO flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEX and SJO:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
R 1,611 is the best price for a one-way Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,917. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from MEX to SJO by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Juarez International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MEX land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
To get to Mexico City Juarez International Airport from central Mexico City, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MEX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Grab a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. April is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MEX to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.






