Volaris Costa Rica, the ultra-low-cost airline that operates in Central America, Mexico and the United States, extends its wings to the state of Jalisco, in Mexico, by inaugurating today a new international route that connects San José with Guadalajara and expands connectivity to the north, in order to promote multi-destination tourism and travel for leisure and business.
The direct flight between San José and Guadalajara is available starting October 29, on Tuesdays and Saturdays for travelers from both destinations who wish to discover new tourism options in the Americas and take advantage of the countries' offer in adventure, nature and beach tourism, in addition to the cultural exchange between Central Americans and Mexicans.
Volaris and its wide range of connecting destinations inside and outside Mexico provide significant potential to increase the number of visitors to Costa Rican lands, which will contribute to giving a greater boost to its economy, as well as strengthening bilateral and cultural ties with Mexico.
"Guadalajara is one of Volaris' most important hubs due to its network of national and international connections. Through the route between San José and Guadalajara we are making available to our clients extensive connectivity to new destinations, both in Mexico and the United States. At the same time, we promote the development of local economies and multi-destination tourism in the region," said Ronny Rodríguez, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Development at Volaris.
Travelers who choose the route between San José and Guadalajara to travel north will be able to easily connect to destinations such as: Tijuana, Monterrey, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos, in Mexico, as well as Los Angeles, Fresno and Ontario, in California, and Houston (HOU), in Texas, United States. Volaris offers a total of 21 destinations in the United States and 26 in Mexico, for those who stay overnight in the Jalisco city.
The new option to connect the State of Jalisco, in Mexico, with Costa Rica, offers those traveling from Mexico to the south a preferred destination for ecotourists and nature lovers or unparalleled beaches, and to take advantage of Volaris connections in the region, mainly, El Salvador and Guatemala.
Between January and August 2024, a total of 94,903 Costa Ricans traveled to Mexico and 62,822 Mexicans arrived in Costa Rica by air. Costa Rica registered the entry of 2.1 million tourists by air during the first eight months of 2024, a figure that represents an increase of 10.4% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to the most recent data provided by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT).
“Volaris’ connection between Guadalajara, Mexico and San José, Costa Rica will strengthen tourism in both directions, specifically between the State of Jalisco and our country. This flight complements and strengthens the strategic promotional efforts that the Costa Rican Tourism Board has carried out in Mexico since last year and in recent months, with the clear objective of increasing the number of Mexican tourists visiting so that they can enjoy nature, biodiversity, gastronomy, culture and the essence of Pura Vida, while Costa Ricans will have the opportunity to discover the many tourist and cultural attractions of Guadalajara and other destinations in Mexico,” said William Rodríguez, Minister of Tourism of Costa Rica.
"The inauguration of this new route between San José and Guadalajara reinforces the international connectivity of the Juan Santamaría International Airport, contributing to local economic development and the strengthening of the tourism industry in both nations. In addition, this connection will allow more visitors to enjoy the unique experience of 'Pura Vida' that Costa Rica offers, highlighting our biodiversity, culture and hospitality. These types of initiatives reflect our commitment to improving the travel experience for passengers and facilitating access to more key destinations in the region," said Ricardo Hernández, Executive Director of AERIS.
The boost of Volaris' new route to Guadalajara will have a positive impact on local economies and development.
The details of the new route are as follows:
Frequencies: Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Departing San José at 3:31 p.m., and arriving in Guadalajara at 7:04 p.m.
Departing Guadalajara at 7:50 p.m. and arriving in San José at 11:12 p.m.
Source: Volaris / ICT.