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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to San José from C$ 592

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SJO
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 932

One-way from

C$ 592

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,100
Iberojet
  • Iberojet
  • 7/2-3/3
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 15m total
  • Madrid to San José
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Iberojet
  • Iberojet
  • 25/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 50m total
  • Madrid to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 142 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/107:35 p.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/118:40 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9C$ 951
Wed 12/118:30 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops31h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/12:05 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops42h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 962
Sat 27/911:30 a.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 05mIberia
Mon 13/104:10 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 40mIberia
Deal found 14/9C$ 963
Tue 23/94:30 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Thu 9/107:20 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Deal found 13/9C$ 979
Mon 10/116:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/118:45 a.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops41h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 992
Mon 10/116:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops36h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1112:35 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 1,002
Thu 25/911:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops40h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/101:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 1,009
Wed 1/1011:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops32h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/108:37 a.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops39h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 1,010
Thu 25/911:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops40h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/98:37 a.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops39h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/9C$ 1,019
Thu 2/1011:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops52h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/107:55 a.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,020
Wed 12/116:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Sun 16/118:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 13/9C$ 1,021

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Madrid

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 28/10

7:35 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop25h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

8:40 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops19h 55m

C$ 983

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 29/1

4:20 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/2

7:55 a.m.-4:35 a.m.

1 stop13h 40m

C$ 1,002

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/10

11:15 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops28h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/11

2:20 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

2 stops34h 40m

C$ 1,010

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 29/1

4:20 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

9:35 a.m.-8:50 a.m.

2 stops16h 15m

C$ 1,019

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/11

5:55 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops20h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/11

12:35 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops41h 40m

C$ 1,041

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/2

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

2 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/2

2:20 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

2 stops34h 40m

C$ 1,060

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/3

9:05 a.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops41h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

1:20 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops23h 55m

C$ 1,089

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 6/10

5:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/10

1:45 a.m.-11:20 p.m.

1 stop14h 35m

C$ 1,107

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 20/1

6:35 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

1:45 a.m.-11:20 p.m.

1 stop14h 35m

C$ 1,107

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/2

1:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop21h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

10:55 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop19h 55m

C$ 1,107

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The best time to book flights from Madrid to San José, San José Province is 63 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, May 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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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  • How long is the flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province?

    Avianca and United Airlines can get you from Madrid to San José, San José Province in just under 14h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 05m. The distance from Madrid to San José, San José Province is about 8494 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: Qatar Airways (84%), Iberia (84%), British Airways (84%).

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

    Currently, May 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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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