MAD - SJO

C$ 593 Find Cheap Flights from Madrid to San José

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Cheap Flights from Madrid to San José (MAD-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to San José

jue., 5 feb. - jue., 19 feb.
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 8:32 a.m.MAD-SJO
33h 32m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:35 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.SJO-MAD
20h 05m2 stops
C$ 928United Airlines
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jue., 25 sep. - jue., 9 oct.
Iberojet Logo
2:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.MAD-SJO
10h 50mdirect
Iberojet Logo
7:20 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.SJO-MAD
10h 10mdirect
C$ 930Iberojet
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sáb., 7 feb. - mar., 24 feb.
Iberojet Logo
2:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.MAD-SJO
11h 15mdirect
Iberojet Logo
10:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.SJO-MAD
10h 00mdirect
C$ 931Iberojet
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mar., 10 feb. - vie., 20 feb.
Avianca Logo
6:35 a.m. - 6:55 p.m.MAD-SJO
19h 20m2 stops
Avianca Logo
7:50 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.SJO-MAD
20h 30m2 stops
C$ 938Avianca
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jue., 19 feb. - jue., 5 mar.
United Airlines Logo
11:15 a.m. - 8:39 p.m.MAD-SJO
40h 24m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:05 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.SJO-MAD
23h 05m2 stops
C$ 941United Airlines
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sáb., 8 nov. - vie., 14 nov.
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1:05 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.MAD-SJO
36h 20m1 stop
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6:50 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.SJO-MAD
13h 30m1 stop
C$ 946
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jue., 27 nov. - sáb., 17 ene.
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.MAD-SJO
38h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.SJO-MAD
19h 45m2 stops
C$ 952United Airlines
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sáb., 28 feb. - mar., 17 mar.
Iberojet Logo
2:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.MAD-SJO
11h 15mdirect
Iberojet Logo
10:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.SJO-MAD
10h 00mdirect
C$ 956Iberojet
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mar., 18 nov. - lun., 1 dic.
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7:35 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.MAD-SJO
25h 30m1 stop
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8:10 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.SJO-MAD
20h 25m3 stops
C$ 979
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mié., 4 feb. - jue., 19 feb.
Avianca Logo
1:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.MAD-SJO
21h 00m1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:35 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.SJO-MAD
16h 15m2 stops
C$ 982Avianca
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Madrid Airport's metro line is fast and frequent.
Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO.
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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Insights
When to travel
March
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
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+1
Cheapest round-trip
C$ 928
Typical prices: C$ 921-1175
United Airlines
jue. 5/2jue. 19/2
MAD - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 930
Typical prices: C$ 995-1330
Iberojet
jue. 25/9jue. 9/10
MAD - SJO • Direct
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Madrid to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
MAD

Madrid Airport's metro line offers a fast, clean, and frequent connection to the city, taking about 30–40 minutes.

Read more about MADby Ramsey Qubein
SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance through a hotel or tour operator for a smoother exit from SJO.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Madrid to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to San José is March, where tickets cost C$ 999 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,581 and C$ 1,550 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to San José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightC$ 593
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Madrid to San José

When to book flights from Madrid to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Madrid to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to San José was C$ 428 for a one-way ticket and C$ 670 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Madrid to San José?

    Iberia, KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to San José?

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to San José?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Madrid and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to San José?

    There are direct flights from Madrid to San José on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Madrid to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Madrid Barajas Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Iberia

Iberia

Tuesday

Iberia,Iberojet

Iberia,Iberojet

Wednesday

Iberia

Iberia

Thursday

Iberia,Iberojet

Iberia,Iberojet

Friday

Iberia

Iberia

Saturday

Iberia,Iberojet

Iberia,Iberojet

Sunday

Iberia

Iberia

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Iberia

Iberia

Tuesday

Iberia,Iberojet

Iberia,Iberojet

Wednesday

Iberia

Iberia

Thursday

Iberia,Iberojet

Iberia,Iberojet

Friday

Iberia

Iberia

Saturday

Iberia,Iberojet

Iberia,Iberojet

Sunday

Iberia

Iberia

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