CUN → SJOCancún to San José

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Direct flights from Cancún (CUN) to San José (SJO): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 100% of the last 5 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 5 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,261 km, an estimated 2 hours 7 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Cancún and San José. Updated 19 October 2026 at 08:04 UTC.

CUN Cancún smooth · +0
SJO San José tracking
1,261 km · ~2h 07m est.
dep bank 11:26–20:289x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 9x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 5 operated CUN → SJO flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +0 min. 0 of 5 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+0 minacross the last 5 operated legs
Flight time~2h 07mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures9x3 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Avianca Costa RicaVolarisVolaris C Rica

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Avianca Costa RicaLR

Flights LR651 14:05 Mo We Fr Su

VolarisY4

Flights Y43938 varies Th Su

Volaris C RicaQ6

Flights Q64071 20:28 Mo Fr Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-19LR651departed+0
10-19Q64071departed+0
10-18LR651departed+0
10-18Y43938departed+0
10-17Q64071departed+10

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
CUNCancún +0 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · ESE 6 kt Full CUN delay board →
SJOSan José tracking Full SJO delay board →

How the Cancún to San José route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop CUN to SJO flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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CUN to SJO questions

Is CUN–SJO running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on CUN–SJO?

Operators schedule evening departures around 20:28 from CUN. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SJO delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from CUN to SJO?

Great-circle distance is 1,261 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 119–138 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does CUN–SJO fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 9 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.