Mexico City to San José (Alajuela) (MEX–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEX–SJO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, avianca and Aero Condor Peru lead the route. The flight covers 1,187 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 14 | 7M8 | 3h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AV avianca | 7 | 32N | 3h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| Q6 Aero Condor Peru | 7 | 32N | 3h01 | – | – | – |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Mexican passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival. You'll need a return or onward ticket and proof of funds (minimum USD 100 per month of stay).
Overstaying carries fines starting at USD 100 per month. Repeat violations can lead to deportation or entry bans of up to 10 years.
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
MEX–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to SJO
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, avianca, Avianca Costa Rica and Aero Condor Peru. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to SJO ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,187 miles (1,910 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.