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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 12:46 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 1:36 am.

The flight takes about 6h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José takes 6h 06m, covering 6,542 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José range from C$ 620 to C$ 969, with an average of C$ 765 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 620 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 5% below the route average of C$ 765. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 521 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to C$ 795 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 34–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Transat and Porter Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 617 to C$ 3,241. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 365.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• Payless

Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José usually depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

One-stop flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 17% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 713 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 801, a difference of C$ 88.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and San José. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Air Transat

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 02m, compared with 9h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 10h 29m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

San José is 1 hour behind Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Jazz: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes! The 747 bus leaves from the corner of Berri and Sainte-Catherine in downtown, reaching the airport in about 45min. The 747 Aeroshuttle also travels from several areas around town to the airport and is even able to collect passengers from their homes in some neighbourhoods (for an additional fee).

The San Jose Airport offers a number of modern services to passengers, such as free Wi-Fi, which can be logged into for up to 3h. Several major car rental agencies are also available in the airport near the customs area. There's also a large duty-free shop available near Arrivals. Just step outside and you'll see it positioned diagonally across from the fire station.

There certainly are! There is a private lounge located by Gate 53 in addition to the Salon Odyssée Desjardins lounge located at Gate 63. Air Canada also offers a Maple Leaf lounge at Gate 52, which can be accessed for around C$ 55. Air France KLM passengers may make use of the lounge at Gate 57.

Yes, the San Jose International Airport provides special luggage racks and trolleys for travellers with reduced mobility. A service provided at the airport can also provide wheelchairs if needed; just ask for one at an information desk. For those travelling with service animals, remember to bring the International Health Certificate issued for the animal by your home country.