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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to San José from C$ 635

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SJO
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 948

One-way from

C$ 635

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 1,192
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 12/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • Madrid to San José
Iberojet
  • Iberojet
  • 26/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 50m total
  • Madrid to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 275 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Wed 12/312:35 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop15h 45mAvianca
Sat 29/310:15 a.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop15h 40mAvianca
Deal found 21/1C$ 948
Tue 4/32:45 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 05mIberojet
Tue 18/39:00 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 05mIberojet
Deal found 21/1C$ 977
Sun 18/58:25 p.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/62:29 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops18h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 987
Tue 3/68:25 p.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops29h 00mKLM
Fri 13/67:40 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops19h 45mKLM
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,015
Mon 17/36:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops22h 24mDelta
Sat 29/32:47 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop35h 38mDelta
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,036
Fri 31/1012:15 p.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 15/112:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop34h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,210
Tue 4/117:35 p.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop25h 45mSWISS
Mon 17/118:25 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops29h 55mSWISS
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,241
Tue 13/57:05 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops18h 30mLufthansa
Wed 4/62:40 p.m.SJO - MAD
3 stops24h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,290

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MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/3

12:35 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/3

2:15 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop13h 20m

C$ 948

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/3

2:45 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

Nonstop11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/3

9:00 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop10h 05m

C$ 977

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 18/5

8:25 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops28h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/6

2:29 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

2 stops18h 16m

C$ 987

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/6

8:25 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops29h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/6

7:40 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

2 stops19h 45m

C$ 1,015

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 17/3

6:00 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops22h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/3

2:47 p.m.-9:25 a.m.

1 stop35h 38m

C$ 1,036

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/3

12:15 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops31h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/5

8:45 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

2 stops39h 25m

C$ 1,210

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 13/5

7:05 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/6

2:40 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

3 stops24h 50m

C$ 1,290

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 21/5

6:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/5

7:46 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops23h 54m

C$ 1,387

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/3

3:10 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop13h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/3

5:21 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop12h 44m

C$ 1,389

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 14/5

10:05 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop15h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

2:40 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops20h 10m

C$ 1,400

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Travel insights for flights from Madrid to San José

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to San José. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Madrid to San José, San José Province is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 693). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

When flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Avianca, KLM and Iberojet from Madrid to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8.6

Boarding

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Comfort

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The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

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Crew

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The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

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8,521 reviews

Entertainment

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The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

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1,600 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

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8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

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8,984 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

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Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The plane had a mechanical error that delayed us by almost an hour. On the positive side the captain kept us all in the know

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Avianca, at C$ 948, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Iberojet and KLM. Users have found that Avianca is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to San José, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Iberojet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 635. Avianca flights start at C$ 704 while deals on Air Europa start at C$ 747 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Madrid to San José, San José Province on time: Iberia (63%), Qatar Airways (63%), British Airways (63%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 693). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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