Flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Mexico City and San Jose are in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from MEX to SJO start from 01:25 — the earliest with Aeromexico. The last departure is at 20:45 with Aeromexico. In total, you can choose from 44 weekly Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights.
Your MEX to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to San Jose (and then other destinations in Costa Rica) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Aeromexico on this route.
AVIANCA ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MEX to SJO flights, with 93.44% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MEX and SJO include:
Tocumen International Airport
El Salvador International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
124 € is the lowest price for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 180 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book ten months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEX to SJO.
The cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEX to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Benito Juarez International Airport from central Mexico City, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MEX? If you're catching an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Book a hotel close to SJO if you're catching a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and venture far and wide through San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to visit San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEX to SJO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've seen San Jose, now it's time to explore other parts of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its top sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
