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C$ 570 Find cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid

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Cheap flight deals from San José to Madrid (SJO-MAD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Madrid 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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4:15 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.SJO-MAD
10h 30mdirect
11:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.MAD-SJO
11h 20mdirect
C$ 781Iberia
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Thu, 6 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
4:15 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.SJO-MAD
10h 30mdirect
11:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.MAD-SJO
11h 20mdirect
C$ 784Iberia
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Thu, 6 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
7:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.SJO-MAD
10h 15mdirect
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.MAD-SJO
10h 30mdirect
C$ 839Iberojet
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Tue, 11 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
7:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.SJO-MAD
10h 15mdirect
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.MAD-SJO
10h 30mdirect
C$ 874Iberojet
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
1:13 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.SJO-MAD
19h 12m2 stops
6:00 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.MAD-SJO
18h 55m2 stops
C$ 953KLM
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Tue, 23 Jul - Thu, 29 Aug
7:00 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.SJO-MAD
20h 10m1 stop
11:00 a.m. - 8:08 p.m.MAD-SJO
17h 08m1 stop
C$ 968
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Wed, 3 Jul - Wed, 17 Jul
1:13 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.SJO-MAD
19h 12m2 stops
6:10 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.MAD-SJO
18h 45m1 stop
C$ 971
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Tue, 23 Jul - Thu, 29 Aug
1:13 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.SJO-MAD
19h 12m2 stops
6:00 a.m. - 6:53 p.m.MAD-SJO
20h 53m2 stops
C$ 1,027KLM
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Tue, 23 Jul - Tue, 10 Sep
7:00 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.SJO-MAD
20h 10m1 stop
6:00 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.MAD-SJO
18h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,034Air France
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Tue, 28 May - Wed, 28 Aug
7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.SJO-MAD
17h 45m1 stop
10:05 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.MAD-SJO
14h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,039Air France
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Wed, 12 Jun - Thu, 27 Jun

Flights from San José to Madrid - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid, 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 San José, San José Province to Madrid is February, where tickets cost C$ 958 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,457 and C$ 1,385 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Madrid?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Iberojet offered the best one-way deal for that route, at C$ 570. KAYAK users also found San José to Madrid round-trip flights on Iberia from C$ 781 and on Iberojet from C$ 839.

Which airlines fly direct between San José, San José Province and Madrid?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San José, San José Province to Madrid. They are Iberia and Iberojet. The cheapest airline for this route is Iberia, with the best deal found costing C$ 852. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Iberia.

How many flights are there between San José, San José Province and Madrid per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from San José, San José Province and land in Madrid, with an average flight time of 10h 26m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Madrid?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San José to Madrid take?

Direct flights take on average 10h 15m to travel the 13,669 km between San José and Madrid.

What’s the earliest departure time from San José to Madrid?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José, San José Province at 4:15 pm and will be landing in Madrid at 10:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San José to Madrid?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid jets off at 7:30 pm and lands at 1:45 pm.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 570
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Madrid

When to book flights from San José to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Madrid 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 San José to Madrid

  • What is the best way to get to San Jose Airport?

    Go by shuttle service, public bus, or by taxi. The bus is the cheapest at around $1.00, but expect frequent stops. Shuttle is another option, great for small groups. Prices vary. A taxi is the most direct way, the prices here also vary; expect a minimum of around $17.00.

  • What’s the best way to get from Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) to town?

    The Metro (subway) system in Madrid is very popular and user-friendly. It will cost around €6-7 ($7-8.00) one-way. It may not be the quickest but the bus is a budget-friendly €2.5 ($3.00), and there are routes to a variety of destinations. Taxis are an option too but the cost varies quite a bit.

  • Is it easy to navigate Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD)?

    Though it’s a large facility, it’s generally easy to get around with clearly marked directions for baggage claim and immigration. If mobility assistance is required, it’s available in Barajas but you’ll need to arrange it with your airline. Claiming bags can sometimes take a while at Barajas Airport; be prepared for at least a little wait.

  • Is there anything to do at San Jose International Airport (SJO)?

    If it makes sense for you to arrive with lots of time to spare, there are a few things to keep you occupied in San Jose Airport. Get some work done in a Power Suite. With plenty of desk space, electrical outlets, and a calm vibe, it’s easy to be productive. Relax in one of the massage chairs located throughout the facility. Wonderful art is everywhere here, just take a stroll and look around.

  • Does Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) have a hotel or place to freshen up?

    Rent an Air Room for an hour, up to six hours, or overnight, depending on your needs. They offer shower kits and slippers, a 24-hour catering service, comfortable and efficient rooms, even a computer room and of course Wi-Fi. Should you require any business services like a copier, fax machine, or courier, these are all available through Air Rooms, too.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid was C$ 417 for a one-way ticket and C$ 572 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Madrid?

    On your way to Madrid, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at Madrid Barajas.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Madrid flight route: Iberia, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, SWISS, Air France, and United Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Madrid, Iberia or Iberojet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Madrid are Iberia and Iberojet. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,207 and an overall rating of 7.1, Iberia is the most popular choice. Iberojet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,269 and an overall rating of 6.2.

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

    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 San José to Madrid.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from San José 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 San José to Madrid?

    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 Madrid with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

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

    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 Madrid from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Madrid

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 561 or less one-way and C$ 945 or less round-trip.
  • The largest airport in Spain is Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD), so it makes sense that it also has the most traffic. Most people just call it “Barajas”. This airport is the hub for Iberia Airlines.
  • San Jose International Airport acts as a focus city for Copa Airlines, and a hub for several other airlines: Avianca, Costa Rica Green Airways, Sansa and Volaris Airlines.
  • If you need to get re-connected with folks back home, that’s no trouble at all. Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) has free, unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the facility so you can log in right when you land.
  • The public bus runs between San Jose Airport (SJO) and downtown San Jose, for only about $1.00. It runs every 10min or so, or every 15min during off-peak hours.
  • Book an off-peak fare, save some cash, and utilize one of the great lounges at San Jose Airport (SJO). You can shower, surf the web, enjoy a meal, and get in the travel headspace no matter what time of day you depart.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San José to Madrid?

Find which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl to Barajas, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas

Monday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways

British Airways,Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways,Iberia,Iberojet, +1 more

British Airways,Iberia, +2 more

Wednesday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways

British Airways,Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways, +1 more

British Airways,Iberia, +2 more

Friday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways

British Airways,Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways,Iberia,Iberojet, +1 more

British Airways,Iberia, +2 more

Sunday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways

British Airways,Iberia, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways

British Airways,Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways,Iberia,Iberojet, +1 more

British Airways,Iberia, +2 more

Wednesday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways

British Airways,Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways, +1 more

British Airways,Iberia, +2 more

Friday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways

British Airways,Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways,Iberia,Iberojet, +1 more

British Airways,Iberia, +2 more

Sunday

British Airways,Iberia,Qatar Airways

British Airways,Iberia, +1 more

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Top airlines flying from San José to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
IberiaOverall score based on 2764 reviews
7.2boarding
6.4food
6.8comfort
7.7crew
6.8entertainment
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Flight was delayed by well over an hour. Communication was terrible.

4.0 OkayMichele, Apr. 2024DUB - MAD
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Flight was delayed by well over an hour. Communication was terrible.

I like the team but I don't like the food you provided with money. I want free food and free water.

An average flight experience. For our transatlantic portion, they provided a main meal and two snacks. However, the food was not very tasty and the drinks far too small and infrequent for such a long flight. The regrettable part of the flight was that the toilets were extremely filthy. I feel this is unacceptable.

Both flights were delayed. I lost my connection on the way back. No voucher or anything was givenx I had business ticket and no support to make it on time. I got to the door running 5 min after they close. Food really bad. Breakfast in business was worst that I what I remember in economy. Even though I have accumulated many miles, I don’t think Inwill keep buying Iberia. I am a frequent business traveler.

The food is really eco only level. Breakfast was shameful. I am considering to stop flying with Iberia. Business prices are as expensive as other companies with much better service.

Late boarding. Delayed departure leading to rushed connection at Madrid Barajas. Not necessarily Iberia's fault but delay loading cargo didn't help.

Took too long to tak off but besides that it was good

They made my flight a disaster they had me pay for bags that I already paid for through Iberia airlines and the hostesses were super mean and racist they just turned my vacation to a total nightmare and disappointment in fact they even had me rethink even no to go to morroco ever again even if my whole stay at the country was so nice and fun and perfect but anything at the airport and with the airline was a disaster do not recommend will never take a flight with them

All went smoothly, no problems; friendly crew. I would have appreciated a head pillow ;)

Staff not so nice, very dirty bathrooms, things in the hallways, food was not very nice.

Χρεώνουν πολύ ακριβά τη βαλίτσα .Λιγότερο από 15 κιλά πλήρωσα 150 ευρώ .μόνο για την επιστροφή. Επίσης δε σε αφήνουν να κάνεις online ,πρόσθεση βαλίτσας μια μέρα νωρίτερα από την πτήση . Δε θα ξαναπεταξω με αυτή την εταιρεία

Pros: "Nothing. Plane in Rome, Italy left without me. I was already checked in. They didn’t hold the plane or never bothered to contact me so that I could make my connecting flight. My first flight was delayed arriving to Rome from Newark."
Cons: "Everything, but specifically the communication."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Madrid found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/7Thu
directIberojet
10h 15mSJO-MAD
C$ 570
4/6Tue
directIberojet
10h 15mSJO-MAD
C$ 572
2/7Tue
1 stopAvianca
14h 20mSJO-MAD
C$ 708
8/8Thu
1 stopAvianca
14h 20mSJO-MAD
C$ 709
26/6Wed
1 stopAir Europa
14h 44mSJO-MAD
C$ 723
4/6Tue
1 stop
18h 11mSJO-MAD
C$ 755
4/6Tue
1 stop
20h 29mSJO-MAD
C$ 757
30/5Thu
1 stopAir Europa
14h 44mSJO-MAD
C$ 794
29/5Wed
directIberia
10h 30mSJO-MAD
C$ 1,054
23/5Thu
directIberia
10h 30mSJO-MAD
C$ 1,056

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Last minute flights from San José to Madrid

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Madrid that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/4Mon
multi-stop
17h 45mSJO-MAD
15/5Wed
multi-stop
18h 55mMAD-SJO
C$ 1,048
29/4Mon
multi-stop
17h 45mSJO-MAD
28/5Tue
multi-stop
18h 55mMAD-SJO
C$ 1,064
2/5Thu
multi-stopAeromexico
37h 24mSJO-MAD
16/5Thu
multi-stopAeromexico
34h 48mMAD-SJO
C$ 1,136
30/4Tue
multi-stopAeromexico
24h 49mSJO-MAD
16/5Thu
multi-stopAeromexico
32h 24mMAD-SJO
C$ 1,138
30/4Tue
multi-stopAir France
22h 03mSJO-MAD
18/5Sat
multi-stopAir France
18h 45mMAD-SJO
C$ 1,183
1/5Wed
multi-stopAir France
25h 53mSJO-MAD
31/5Fri
multi-stopAir France
33h 28mMAD-SJO
C$ 1,410
30/4Tue
directIberojet
10h 15mSJO-MAD
14/5Tue
directIberojet
10h 30mMAD-SJO
C$ 1,847
30/4Tue
directIberojet
10h 15mSJO-MAD
1/6Sat
directIberojet
10h 30mMAD-SJO
C$ 1,882
1/5Wed
directIberia
10h 30mSJO-MAD
10/5Fri
directIberia
11h 20mMAD-SJO
C$ 1,959
1/5Wed
directIberia
10h 30mSJO-MAD
10/7Wed
directIberia
10h 55mMAD-SJO
C$ 2,564

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San José - Madrid Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Madrid (MAD)Spain

Return flight deals:

Madrid - San José

Cabin classes:

C$ 3,983
C$ 911

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