Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Montreal to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Montreal to San José flights typically cost between C$ 577 and C$ 865 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 415 on Air Canada (18 Jan-24 Jan).

Question 1

How often are flights from Montreal to San José delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 21% of weekly flights between Montreal and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 185 minutes.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Montreal to San José flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

What’s the fastest layover option from Montreal to San José?

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Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 19m.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Montreal to San José?

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Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 570.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Montreal to San José flights?

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Over the past year, Air Transat has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Montreal to San José?

Accepted Answer

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Montreal to San José on Cheapflights.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Montreal to San José flights typically cost between C$ 577 and C$ 865 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 415 on Air Canada (18 Jan-24 Jan).

Question 9

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Montreal to San José?

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Flights via San Salvador (SAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 18m.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Montreal to San José?

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A quick flight from Montreal to San José can take about 15h 39m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 420. There are 4065 km between Montreal and San José.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal to San José round-trip?

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Currently priced at C$ 281, Air Canada will fly you from Montreal to San José and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Transat and Copa Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 293 and C$ 336, respectively. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal to San José one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 222. Users have also found prices from C$ 245 and C$ 246 on Air Transat and Air Canada, respectively.

Question 13

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

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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.

Question 14

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to San José (average of C$ 200). Flying from Montreal to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 451). 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.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly from Montreal to San José?

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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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to San José?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Montreal to San José? While on average our users pay C$ 585, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 215. The most popular route (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 420.

Question 19

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Montreal to San José?

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When booking a flight from Montreal to San José, you may want to consider flying on Air Canada, Avianca or Air Transat as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 20

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Montreal to San José?

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The most popular layover on flights from Montreal to San José is Panama City. Bogotá sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Montreal to San José.

Question 21

Where are the least popular layover locations for Montreal to San José flights?

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Montreal to San José flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Toronto. San Salvador is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Montreal to San José.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to SJO?

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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.

Question 23

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Montreal?

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If you book a flight to San José from Montreal, you will be flying to Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 14.1 km from the centre of San José. There are 0 flights from Montreal to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 7 different airlines.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Montreal to San José?

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

Question 26

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal 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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Montreal to San José?

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When you search for this flight from Montreal to San José, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Montreal to San José?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Montreal to San José for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Montreal to San José with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Montreal to San José flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Montreal to San José become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to San José from Montreal today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	C$ 415
One-way from	C$ 247
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	C$ 875
Good round-trip deal	C$ 583 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 309 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 323	AverageC$ 741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air Transat	CheapestC$ 351	AverageC$ 759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time50%	Search Air Transat flights
American Airlines	CheapestC$ 362	AverageC$ 688	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 374	AverageC$ 899	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Avianca	CheapestC$ 405	AverageC$ 588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	CheapestC$ 433	AverageC$ 838	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 596	AverageC$ 645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Montreal to San José from C$ 247

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 Sunday

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