Travelling from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Mexico City's main base, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 5 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city's timezone is UTC-6 — the same as Mexico City.
The most popular route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), with 28 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MEX to SJO is the 8:35am Aeromexico service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 8:45pm with Volaris Costa Rica.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Mexico City to SJO.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can jump on a direct flight from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) out of Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Leading carriers that operate direct flights from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport out of MEX include:
Aeromexico is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MEX to SJO.
Avianca sets the standard for punctuality. An exceptional 91.67% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to SJO leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport, check out these options when departing from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
NLU is about 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
Kick back before your Mexico City to SJO flight at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, $110 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $256. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Mexico City to SJO, book your plane ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
January is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Visit San Jose in December for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Mexico City to SJO plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Juan Santamaria International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum are essential stops on your San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Jose. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Liberia is another essential stop in Costa Rica and is around 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose. No journey is complete without experiencing Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola.
