Flights from San José Flights to Mexico City

Direct flights from San José to Mexico City

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Last updated on: 04-02-2026

San José

Costa Rica

SJO

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

Mexico City

Mexico

MEX

Mexico City International Airport

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Distance

1,186 miles · (1,909 km)

Flight time

3 hours and 18 minutes

Airlines

Aeromexico
Avianca
Volaris Costa Rica

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A320neo
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800 Sky Interior
Embraer 190

San José to Mexico City Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San José to Mexico City. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SJO to MEX, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Mexico City

What is the best time to visit Mexico City?

🌺 Subtropical

Famous for its year-round warmth, Mexico City often sees temperatures rise above 30°C (86°F). Relax by the water, explore lush forests, or dive into the urban scene—enjoying the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure of this the subtropical destination.

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You can visit Mexico City any time of the year, but the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from late September to November and again from February to early May. During those months, the weather is quite enjoyable, with warm temperatures and little rain since the wet season has ended.

Mexico City

MEX

Airlines flying from San José to Mexico City

Airline-specific flight schedules from San José to Mexico City

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from San José SJO to Mexico City MEX. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their SJO MEX flight schedule.

Aeromexico (AM)

Avianca (AV)

Volaris Costa Rica (Q6)

Aeromexico flight schedulefrom San José to Mexico City

Aeromexico is a member of SkyTeam

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Avianca flight schedulefrom San José to Mexico City

Avianca is a member of Star Alliance

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Volaris Costa Rica flight schedulefrom San José to Mexico City

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San José to Mexico City Flights

Flights from SJO to MEX are operated 28 times a week, with an average of 4 flights per day. Departure times vary between 04:40 - 16:35. The earliest flight departs at 04:40, the last flight departs at 16:35. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from San José to Mexico City takes 3 hours and 18 minutes. The flight distance between San José and Mexico City is 1,186 miles (or 1,909 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Mexico City?

There are 3 airports in Mexico City: Mexico City International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC).