Travelling from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Morelia Airport (MLM): what you need to know
Morelia is one hour ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Your SJC to MLM flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Morelia (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is easy with Volaris. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Morelia Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Volaris.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Morelia Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SJC and MLM:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Morelia Airport (MLM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Morelia Airport flight is 102 €. A return fare is currently 281 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SJC to MLM, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Morelia Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJC to MLM.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Morelia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
84.69% of flights leaving Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SJC.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SJC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Morelia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Morelia Airport (MLM)
Stay moments from the runway if you're touching down on a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Morelia Airport flight. HOTEL Aeropuerto Morelia is a comfortable option close to MLM. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Hotel Ejecutivo Aeropuerto before travelling to your final destination.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Morelia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz to explore Morelia and beyond.
Booking your ride from Morelia Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Morelia Airport (MLM) to central Morelia
Morelia Airport to central Morelia has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Morelia Airport (MLM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Morelia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Morelia in April.
When reserving your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Morelia Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Morelia, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJC to MLM in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Morelia. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometres east of Morelia. No trip is complete without experiencing Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.