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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $469. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cancun.$361 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.

Cancun.$375 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.

Cancun.$376 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.

Cancun.$377 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.

Cancun.$378 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

Cancun.$388 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $388, select.

Cancun.$391 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $391, select.

Cancun.$392 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $392, select.

Cancun.$406 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $406, select.

Cancun.$416 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Cancun on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $416, select.

Cancun.$427 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Volaris.Outbound direct flight with Volaris departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Inbound direct flight with Volaris departs from Cancun on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $427, select.

Cancun.$462 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Volaris Costa Rica and Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Cancun on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $462, select.

Cancun.$469 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Mon, 5 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

Cancun.$469 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jul, returning Sat, 7 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 28 Jul, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Sat, 7 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

Cancun.$469 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

Cancun.$469 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$361
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	2 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airline	Volaris
Average flights per week	8

Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun is $361. 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.

How long does it take to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun?

2 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun.

Which airlines fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun?

Volaris and Volaris Costa Rica fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun.

How many flights are there a week from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun?

As of August 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun?

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Cancun is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport on Tuesday, 16 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cancun?

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 Cancun 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cancun?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun with?

Currently, Viva and Volaris offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Cancun is one hour ahead of San Jose and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
You can choose from seven weekly San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your SJO to CUN flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Volaris Costa Rica offers direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Cancun — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Volaris Costa Rica on this route.
With an impressive 83.51% of services landing on schedule, Volaris has the best on-time record for SJO to CUN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SJO and CUN:
- Mexico City Juarez International Airport
- Panama City Tocumen International Airport
- Guatemala City Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Cancun Airport (CUN)

Right now, $128 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $361. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SJO to CUN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SJO to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

When it comes to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport from central San Jose, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SJO:

Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)

Reserve a hotel near CUN if you're catching a late San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Cancun Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience more of Cancun and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cancun Airport about three weeks before travelling.

When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)

April is the most popular month for flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cancun in March.
Lock in your flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.

Explore more of Mexico

Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are the start of reasons to visit.