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Flights between Mexico City (MEX) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO)

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico ↔ Juan Santamaría International Airport, Costa Rica

A direct route between Mexico City and San José (Alajuela) appears in the OpenFlights route network.

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Distance
1,910 km
1,187 miles
Est. flight time
2h 53m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Mexico

Jan
22°
27/17
10mm
Feb
24°
29/19
10mm
Mar
26°
31/21
10mm
Apr
28°
33/23
15mm
May
29°
34/24
40mm
Jun
28°
33/23
130mm
Jul
26°
31/21
150mm
Aug
27°
32/22
145mm
Sep
25°
30/20
130mm
Oct
25°
30/20
60mm
Nov
24°
29/19
20mm
Dec
22°
27/17
10mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Costa Rica

Jan
28°
33/23
10mm
Feb
29°
34/24
5mm
Mar
30°
35/25
15mm
Apr
30°
35/25
80mm
May
29°
34/24
250mm
Jun
28°
33/23
280mm
Jul
28°
33/23
200mm
Aug
28°
33/23
230mm
Sep
28°
33/23
320mm
Oct
28°
33/23
350mm
Nov
28°
33/23
145mm
Dec
28°
33/23
30mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Mexico: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Costa Rica: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Mexico City from San José (Alajuela)?

Mexico City (MEX) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO) are around 1,910 km (1,187 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 53m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Mexico City and San José (Alajuela)?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Costa Rica?

Across Costa Rica, the warmest month on average is March, with mean temperatures around 30°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Mexico and Costa Rica?

The UK FCDO currently rates Mexico as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Costa Rica as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.