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Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from C$ 531

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

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San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/1

6:30 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop9h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/4

11:30 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

Nonstop11h 35m

C$ 860

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/2

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

Nonstop10h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 15/2

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

Nonstop11h 05m

C$ 892

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/3

11:28 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

1 stop26h 47m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/3

12:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

C$ 985

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/3

1:35 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop34h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 13/5

10:50 a.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops33h 36m

C$ 1,014

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

2:50 p.m.-9:25 a.m.

1 stop34h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/5

7:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop25h 30m

C$ 1,039

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/2

7:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

2 stops20h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 25/2

6:00 a.m.-9:52 p.m.

2 stops22h 52m

C$ 1,082

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/1

8:40 p.m.-8:05 p.m.

1 stop16h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 1/4

8:35 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop17h 00m

C$ 1,105

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

1 stop18h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 25/3

8:10 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops29h 15m

C$ 1,195

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/12

8:35 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 50m

C$ 531

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/3

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

Nonstop10h 05m

C$ 582

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Madrid (MAD). 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 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 860

One-way from

C$ 531

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Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 21/1-3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 25m total
  • San José to Madrid
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 4/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Cheapest flights from San José to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Sat 30/118:50 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 05mIberojet
Sat 8/22:45 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 05mIberojet
Deal found 21/11C$ 1,022
Tue 3/128:10 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1211:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 1,091
Mon 25/118:35 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 50mKLM
Sun 8/1211:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop17h 57mKLM
Deal found 21/11C$ 1,092
Fri 6/124:25 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 20mSWISS
Sun 16/27:35 p.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop26h 00mSWISS
Deal found 21/11C$ 1,120
Thu 5/128:40 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Thu 13/26:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 21/11C$ 1,160
Wed 4/126:10 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 20mIberia
Wed 12/212:20 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 25mIberia
Deal found 21/11C$ 1,186
Tue 26/118:10 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop13h 50mAir France
Tue 10/126:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops22h 57mAir France
Deal found 21/11C$ 1,191
Sat 30/112:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop34h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/1211:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops33h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 1,296

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid is 83 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 San José, San José Province to Madrid?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid (average of C$ 641). Flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 888). 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 SJO to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to Madrid

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Madrid. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

The most flights from SJO to MAD are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Madrid by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Iberojet, KLM and Air France from San José to Madrid. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,636 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,920 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Madrid?

    Booking a flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Madrid Barajas (MAD) is your only option if you wish to fly from San José to Madrid. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Barajas, all of which are around 9h 50m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid.

  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Madrid flight route?

    The San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas flight path was viewed by 40 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 860, Iberia will fly you from San José, San José Province to Madrid and back. In addition to Iberia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Iberojet and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 892 and C$ 1,014, respectively. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 531. Iberojet flights start at C$ 582 while deals on Avianca start at C$ 725 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid are Qatar Airways (73%), British Airways (73%) and Iberia (66%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Madrid 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 San José, San José Province to Madrid?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid (average of C$ 641). Flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 888). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapestC$ 871AverageC$ 1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberojetCheapestC$ 927AverageC$ 1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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