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Cheap flights from Montreal to San José from C$ 230
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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — SJO
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Montreal to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Montreal to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) 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 21 October 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Montreal to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 October 2025.
Tue 4/113:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/112:20 p.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops22h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10C$ 411
Mon 27/1011:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop22h 15mAvianca
Mon 15/127:50 p.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop16h 50mAvianca
Deal found 18/10C$ 425
Mon 24/1110:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop11h 50mAvianca
Sun 30/111:45 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop17h 50mAvianca
Deal found 19/10C$ 439
Mon 17/1110:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop18h 20mAvianca
Wed 3/127:55 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop11h 40mAvianca
Deal found 19/10C$ 445
Mon 24/1110:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop18h 20mAvianca
Thu 4/121:45 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop17h 50mAvianca
Deal found 19/10C$ 446
Mon 3/114:45 p.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/112:20 p.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops22h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10C$ 447
Sun 26/106:20 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop5h 55mAir Canada
Wed 12/118:50 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 20/10C$ 449
Wed 29/107:00 a.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop13h 53mLufthansa
Fri 31/101:00 p.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop30h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 20/10C$ 454
Mon 27/101:30 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop10h 25mAir Canada
Mon 10/118:50 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 19/10C$ 456
Sat 29/111:40 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop10h 55mAir Transat
Tue 16/1212:55 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop22h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 19/10C$ 457
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Montreal to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 October 2025.
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Montreal
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Mon 3/11
4:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
2 stops21h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 27/11
2:20 p.m.-1:28 p.m.
2 stops22h 08m
C$ 447
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Wed 5/11
7:00 p.m.-8:39 p.m.
2 stops26h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 26/11
8:45 a.m.-3:57 p.m.
2 stops30h 12m
C$ 511
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Sat 8/11
3:55 p.m.-11:35 p.m.
1 stop8h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 22/11
12:55 a.m.-6:25 p.m.
1 stop16h 30m
C$ 516
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Mon 3/11
6:00 p.m.-11:25 a.m.
1 stop18h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 7/11
11:28 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
2 stops17h 27m
C$ 547
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Tue 2/12
8:30 a.m.-8:39 p.m.
2 stops13h 09m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 11/12
2:20 p.m.-3:58 p.m.
1 stop24h 38m
C$ 547
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Fri 14/11
9:15 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
2 stops27h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/12
2:00 p.m.-7:48 p.m.
2 stops28h 48m
C$ 567
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Mon 1/12
4:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
2 stops21h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 12/12
11:28 p.m.-9:17 p.m.
2 stops20h 49m
C$ 567
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Tue 18/11
7:10 a.m.-9:56 p.m.
1 stop15h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 24/11
4:08 a.m.-11:43 p.m.
1 stop18h 35m
C$ 579
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Fri 5/12
6:00 a.m.-8:39 p.m.
2 stops15h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 7/12
8:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2 stops28h 15m
C$ 588
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Sat 22/11
9:15 a.m.-12:42 p.m.
2 stops28h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 6/12
8:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2 stops28h 15m
C$ 603
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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to San José
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Montreal to San José
How far ahead should I book a flight from Montreal to San José?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Montreal to San José. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Montreal to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 2 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to San José?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to San José (average of C$ 237). Flying from Montreal to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 469). 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 YMQ to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from Montreal to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 October 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Montreal to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Montreal to San José?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Montreal to San José. Price data was last updated on 24 November 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Montreal to San José flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Montreal to San José?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Montreal to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Montreal to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Montreal to San José?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Montreal to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 586.
What’s the fastest layover option from Montreal to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 19m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Montreal to San José?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 31m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San José
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 21 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Transat,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Montreal to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
YYZ - YUL
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
YYZ - YUL
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
YYZ - YUL
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
YYZ - YUL
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
YYZ - YUL
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
YYZ - YUL
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