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Cheap flights from Montreal to San José from C$ 238
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
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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 17 September 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 17 September 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 17 September 2025.
Wed 26/119:15 a.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/128:45 a.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 446
Mon 17/1110:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop11h 50mAvianca
Wed 3/127:55 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop11h 40mAvianca
Deal found 16/9C$ 447
Fri 3/104:40 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop5h 45mAir Canada
Thu 16/107:55 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9C$ 448
Tue 11/116:20 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop5h 55mAir Canada
Wed 19/118:50 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 16/9C$ 450
Mon 24/1110:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop22h 15mAvianca
Tue 2/125:00 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Deal found 17/9C$ 451
Mon 3/1110:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop11h 50mAvianca
Sun 16/117:55 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop11h 40mAvianca
Deal found 15/9C$ 453
Mon 17/1110:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop18h 20mAvianca
Sun 23/111:45 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop17h 50mAvianca
Deal found 17/9C$ 454
Fri 28/112:13 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop23h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1211:28 p.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 455
Fri 3/104:40 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop5h 45mAir Canada
Wed 15/108:00 a.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops20h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9C$ 457
Sun 23/116:20 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop5h 55mAir Canada
Wed 10/128:35 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop13h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9C$ 459
Wed 3/129:30 p.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Wed 10/128:35 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop22h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9C$ 462
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Price
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Wed 26/11
6:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.
Nonstop6h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 15/12
1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
Nonstop5h 40m
C$ 455
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Wed 29/10
3:00 p.m.-10:25 a.m.
2 stops21h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/11
2:05 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
1 stop22h 55m
C$ 464
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Wed 26/11
6:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.
Nonstop6h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 6/12
12:55 a.m.-4:55 p.m.
1 stop15h 00m
C$ 472
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Sat 1/11
3:00 p.m.-11:25 a.m.
2 stops22h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 10/11
8:45 a.m.-4:28 p.m.
1 stop30h 43m
C$ 517
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Thu 11/12
8:30 a.m.-7:53 p.m.
2 stops12h 23m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 24/12
2:05 p.m.-10:20 a.m.
1 stop19h 15m
C$ 538
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Tue 20/1
10:15 a.m.-11:35 p.m.
1 stop14h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 8/2
1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
Nonstop5h 40m
C$ 545
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Fri 28/11
9:25 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
2 stops27h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/12
8:45 a.m.-3:57 p.m.
2 stops30h 12m
C$ 556
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Sat 24/1
3:55 p.m.-11:35 p.m.
1 stop8h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 9/2
1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
Nonstop5h 40m
C$ 585
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Sun 23/11
2:13 p.m.-12:42 p.m.
2 stops23h 29m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 15/12
8:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2 stops28h 15m
C$ 585
MontrealSan José
YUL - SJO
YULSJO
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Sat 24/1
3:55 p.m.-11:35 p.m.
1 stop8h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/2
1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
Nonstop5h 40m
C$ 585
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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, San José Province?
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 12 September 2025.
Booking 2 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to San José, San José Province?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Montreal 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.
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 17 September 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Montreal to San José, San José Province in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Montreal to San José, San José Province?
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, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Montreal to San José, San José Province?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province 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, San José Province on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province, 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$ 578.
What’s the fastest layover option from Montreal to San José, San José Province?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Miami (MIA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 32m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province, 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 25m.
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 17 September 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.
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.7
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOD - YUL
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.7
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOD - YUL
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.7
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOD - YUL
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.7
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOD - YUL
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.7
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOD - YUL
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.9
Food
6.7
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOD - YUL
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