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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose International to Cancun flights are currently cheapest in July.

San Jose International to Cancun: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose International to Cancun below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cancun.

San Jose to Cancun: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 484
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from San Jose International to Cancun: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose International to Cancun is ر.ق.‏ 1,210. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Jose International to Cancun. But we found flights with one or more stops from ر.ق.‏ 1,210.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from San Jose International to Cancun.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Cancun is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose International Airport to Cancun Airport on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose International Airport and Cancun Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cancun but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cancun is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cancun.

Travelling from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of San Jose.

  • Your SJC to CUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SJC and CUN:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • ر.ق.‏ 484 is the best price for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق.‏ 1,210. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SJC to CUN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Cancun International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SJC to CUN.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Cancun International Airport.

Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC reach their destination on time.

  • Central San Jose to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to SJC? If you're boarding an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • If you're coming in on a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CUN:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar to explore Cancun and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead.

Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun

  • Cancun International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cancun. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cancun. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to go to Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from SJC to CUN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are highlights.

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