$129 Cheap flight deals from Cancun (CUN) to San José (SJO)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Cancun to San José

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Airfares from $129 One Way, $252 Round Trip from Cancun to San José

Prices starting at $252 for return flights and $129 for one-way flights to San José were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

More About Flying To San José from Cancun

Route Information for Flights from Cancun to San José

Origin Airport IATA Code
CUN
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Distance
783 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
Avianca, Volaris
Earliest Flight Arrival
4:27PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
3:50AM UTC

Cheap Flights from Cancun to San Jose

Airports in Cancun

Flights originating from Cancun are handled by Cancun International Airport. Orbitz.com makes it easy to find cheap flights from Cancun using the travel planner tool. The airport is located approximately 12 miles from the city's hotel zone. From the airport, it is about a 20 minute drive by car to reach local hotels. Numerous airlines serve the airport, including Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, Air Transit, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and US Airways.

Parking at Cancun International Airport

Parking is available at the airport near the main entrance. The cost for parking is 24 pesos per hour. The daily rate of 150 pesos applies after six hours.

Transportation at Airports in Cancun

A public transit bus system services the airport and the local hotel zone. Other transportation options include hotel shared shuttles and taxi services. Cancun International Airport is located approximately 25 minutes from Cancun and 45 minutes from Playa del Carmen. Travelers can also opt to book budget car rentals through Orbitz.com.

Restaurants at Cancun Airports

Travelers who are looking for a fast bite to eat or breakfast before their departing flight from Cancun will find that there are several options, including Burger King, Colombian Coffee, Domino's Pizza, Peking Xpress, Starbucks Coffee, and Guacamole Grill. Locating cheap flights from Cancun is convenient and easy with Orbitz.com.

San Jose Airport Information

When you use Orbitz.com to purchase your air ticket, you will have a variety of cheap flights to San Jose to choose from. There are nine air passenger carriers that service the Mineta San José International Airport. American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, United, US Airways and Volaris use Terminal A, while Southwest and Alaska Airlines use Terminal B. The airport offers easy access to the city, as it is less than five miles northwest of downtown San Jose.

Ground Transportation in San Jose

If you hop on the VTA Airport Flyer, you will be able to access the Amtrak, the Metro Light Rail and Caltrain railways, Greyhound buses and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The Monterey Airbus and Santa Cruz Airport Flyer also make scheduled stops at the airport. There are several cab companies that service the airport, with fares between $15 and $20 for transportation into downtown San Jose. Book your flight with Orbitz.com, and you can also find deals on hotels that offer free airport shuttle service, or you can simply rent a car so that you can get around during your stay.

San Jose Weather Information

San Jose gets very little rainfall, and the year-round temperatures are rather moderate. You can expect the winter months to be in the low 40s to high 50s, and the summer months rarely venture higher than the low 80s. Nights can be cool in San Jose, so make sure you pack a light jacket or layer your clothes to accommodate the change in temperature.

What to Do in San Jose

If you're traveling with children, be sure to visit the Raging Waters water park, the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. Adults might prefer to visit one of the many museums, art galleries and theaters in San Jose. Whatever you decide to do while you're there, don't forget to come back to Orbitz.com to book cheap flights to San Jose for your next trip.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Cancun to San Jose?
Get ready to pack your suitcase, because there are a couple of carriers that offer direct flights from Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). You can book a seat with Volaris and Volaris Costa Rica.
What is the shortest flight from Cancun to San Jose?
The quickest flight from Cancun to San Jose is 3 hours and 48 minutes. Order your favorite tipple from the cabin crew, perfect your travel itinerary or make friends with your seat mate — you’ll have enough time on this medium-haul trip.
What airlines fly from Cancun to San Jose most frequently?
Check out Volaris (Y4). This airline offers some of the most frequent flights from CUN to SJO. It operates 39 services on this route every month and is a favorite with travelers. Volaris Costa Rica (Q6) will also get you to your destination in comfort and style. Offering 17 flights every month between Cancun and San Jose, it’s another popular airline to look into.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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