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Cheap flights from San Jose to Mexico City from US$141

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Mexico City. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Phoenix, about 5h 41m door to door (131 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$141.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 05m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
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San Jose to Mexico City at a glance

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Mexico City

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) MEX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon07:00 SJC08:06 LAX1h 09m connection09:15 LAX13:41 MEXDelta Air Lines + Aeroméxico
68 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 41m
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SJC Phoenix (PHX) MEX
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines
Sat07:00 SJC08:42 PHX1h 48m connection10:30 PHX14:27 MEXAmerican Airlines
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 27m
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SJC Salt Lake City (SLC) MEX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Aeroméxico
Thu06:00 SJC08:38 SLC1h 07m connection09:45 SLC13:32 MEXDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 32m
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SJC Dallas (DFW) MEX
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Viva
Tue12:45 SJC18:02 DFW1h 28m connection19:30 DFW20:46 MEXAmerican Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 01mfrom US$213
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SJC Denver (DEN) MEX
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, United Airlines, Volaris
Sat13:00 SJC16:22 DEN1h 38m connection18:00 DEN21:22 MEXUnited Airlines
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 22m
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SJC Guadalajara (GDL) MEX
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano (Mexicana), Aeroméxico Connect, Viva
One airline, one ticket ~6h 19mfrom US$141
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Cheapest dates from San Jose to Mexico City

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Good to know

Distance
2,973 km1,846 miles
Journey time
5h 05mfastest found
Time difference
+2hMexico City vs San Jose
Currency in Mexico City
MXN
Airports
SJC → MEX, NLU, TLC

Flights from San Jose to Mexico City: questions answered

How much is a flight from San Jose to Mexico City?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$141 with 1 stop, departing in November. Return trips start from US$530. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Mexico City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Phoenix and Salt Lake City. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Mexico City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,973 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Mexico City?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Mexico City?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Mexico City?
Mexico City is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.

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