Flying from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Mexicali.
To ensure you catch your MXL to SJO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
At the moment, $105 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Mexicali Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $474. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MXL to SJO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Mexicali Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MXL to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Mexicali Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Handy information about Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Mexicali Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from MXL touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Mexicali Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Mexicali. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Book a hotel close to SJO if you're taking a late Mexicali Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Mexicali Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. April is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Mexicali Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MXL to SJO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've seen San Jose, now it's time to discover more of Costa Rica. Journey about 113 kilometers east to Limon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, there's plenty to keep you busy.
