On this page, you can find and book flights from Monterrey to San Jose. The 2,444 km route is served by VB airline, with a flight frequency of approximately once a week.
Since flight prices from Mexico to Costa Rica change constantly, we recommend using the price dynamics chart and low-fare calendar to choose the best date. Additionally, check out the latest information on how to get to Monterrey airport and transfer options to get from San Jose airport to your final destination.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Monterrey — San José by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 684 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 952 in b. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Monterrey → San José, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,059 | high | May | AED 770 | low | Sep | AED 746 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,011 | high | Jun | AED 866 | medium | Oct | AED 760 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,035 | high | Jul | AED 962 | high | Nov | AED 905 | medium |
| Apr | AED 914 | medium | Aug | AED 890 | medium | Dec | AED 1,083 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in San Jose is characterized by stable temperatures around 23–25°C throughout the year, though rainfall levels vary significantly. The most favorable dry weather occurs in February and March, while October is the rainiest month with the fewest sunny days.
Budget-wise, the most affordable month to fly is October, with ticket prices starting AED 684. Currently, the most expensive period for travel is August, where minimum fares are recorded AED 989.
March is considered the ideal compromise between weather and ticket prices: it is one of the driest months of the year with moderate fares. We recommend avoiding travel in September and October unless you are prepared for daily tropical downpours.
Regular flight service on this route is provided by Viva Aerobus (VB), the primary carrier for this destination. Most available flight options include layovers, allowing for variations in travel time and cost. A detailed weekly schedule and specific flight information for each airline are presented in the list below.
Flights Monterrey — San José depart from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport and arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 2,444 km. The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 3 hours; however, including layovers, the total travel time may increase.
The main carrier on this route is VB (Viva Aerobus).
Flights from Mexico arrive at Costa Rica's main international gateway — Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), serving San Jose.
Airfares change constantly depending on the season and flight load. You can see the current minimum offers for the coming year in the low-fare calendar block on this page.
The best rates are usually available when booking 1.5–2 months in advance. We also recommend considering departures in October, when ticket prices are traditionally lower.
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