Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located in San Jose. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is one hour ahead of San Jose.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SJC to Mexico City flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from SJC to Mexico City. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The journey from central San Jose to SJC takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near SJC? If you've booked an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
84.69% of flights leaving Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of SJC.
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Mexico City
The best price we've found for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Mexico City flight is Rs44,113. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs105,755. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SJC to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Landing cheap tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Mexico City is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest fares across the month and bag an awesome deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mexico City and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your flight from SJC to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your SJC to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from NLU one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Before booking your flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Mexico City, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Mexico City offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Before locking in your Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJC to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Mexico City:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are attractions you won't want to skip in Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No journey is complete without visiting Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
