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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to San José from C$ 678

MAD — SJO
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to San José

Mon 7/1212:20 p.m. -
1 stop16h 57m
Mon 14/125:25 p.m. -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 23/10C$ 990
Thu 19/116:05 a.m. -
2 stops19h 54m
Thu 3/122:12 p.m. -
2 stops18h 53m
Deal found 24/10C$ 992
Thu 19/116:05 a.m. -
2 stops19h 30m
Thu 3/125:53 p.m. -
2 stops16h 52m
Deal found 25/10C$ 995
Tue 24/1112:20 p.m. -
1 stop16h 55m
Tue 1/126:20 p.m. -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 27/10C$ 1,001
Thu 26/1112:20 p.m. -
1 stop16h 55m
Thu 3/126:20 p.m. -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 25/10C$ 1,002
Thu 10/1212:20 p.m. -
1 stop16h 57m
Wed 23/127:30 p.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 25/10C$ 1,005
Tue 17/1112:20 p.m. -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 25/116:10 p.m. -
2 stops18h 00m
Deal found 23/10C$ 1,008
Tue 24/1112:20 p.m. -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 23/127:30 p.m. -
2 stops16h 40m
Deal found 24/10C$ 1,019
Tue 17/1112:20 p.m. -
1 stop16h 55m
Fri 27/116:20 p.m. -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 23/10C$ 1,040

Find flight deals from Madrid to San José

Round-trip from

C$ 983

One-way from

C$ 678

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,219
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 12/3-26/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Madrid to San José
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 2/4-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 34m total
  • Madrid to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 267 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Fri 2/4

7:00 a.m.-6:34 p.m.

2 stops19h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 678

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 28/3

7:00 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops19h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 680

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/2

7:40 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 687

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Fri 15/1

10:50 a.m.-9:52 p.m.

2 stops18h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 715

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 26/11

1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 748

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/12

12:20 p.m.-10:17 p.m.

1 stop16h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 775

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/2

2:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 827

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 6/12

2:55 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops38h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 856
Quickest round-trip

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 28/3

12:00 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Nonstop11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 924

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/11

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

2 stops22h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 966

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to San José

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to San José, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of C$ 992). Flying from Madrid to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,746). 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 MAD to SJO?

When flying from Madrid to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Madrid to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to San José flights typically cost between C$ 1,109 and C$ 1,501 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 983 on Avianca (12 Mar-26 Mar).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Madrid to San José?

    For as low as C$ 1,438, United Airlines can have you in San José from Madrid in 32h 42m. The distance between Madrid and San José is about 8494 km.

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

    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 on time: Qatar Airways (82%), Iberia (82%), British Airways (82%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of C$ 992). Flying from Madrid to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,746). 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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