Cheap flights from Montreal to San José from C$ 251

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — SJO
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 507

One-way from

C$ 251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 774

Good round-trip deal

C$ 510 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 299 or less
Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 26/11-10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 40m total
  • Montreal to San José
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 27/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 15m total
  • Montreal to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Montreal (YMQ) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Montreal (YMQ) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to San José
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 18 August 2025.

Wed 26/116:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Wed 10/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 18/8C$ 507
Sun 5/1011:25 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Sun 12/1010:10 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Deal found 18/8C$ 510
Tue 25/116:20 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop5h 55mAir Canada
Thu 18/128:35 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop22h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 17/8C$ 522
Wed 29/109:30 p.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Thu 6/118:35 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop10h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 17/8C$ 525
Wed 26/118:00 a.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Thu 4/128:35 a.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops21h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 17/8C$ 528
Thu 30/102:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop9h 55mAir Canada
Thu 13/118:35 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop13h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 16/8C$ 529
Wed 26/1110:30 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop25h 25mAir Canada
Wed 10/125:00 a.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops25h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 16/8C$ 531
Wed 26/118:50 a.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops15h 05mAir Canada
Wed 17/128:35 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop8h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 17/8C$ 532
Fri 28/116:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Wed 10/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 16/8C$ 533
Wed 27/87:29 a.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops14h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/91:45 p.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops18h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 535
Sat 1/117:29 a.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop30h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/111:23 p.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 536

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Montreal

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

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

Wed 10/12

1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 507

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 7/1

7:20 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/1

12:55 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 525

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 24/11

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

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/12

8:35 a.m.-3:34 p.m.

2 stops29h 59m

C$ 528

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 3/12

6:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 532

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 28/11

6:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 533

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

Thu 18/12

12:55 a.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop20h 15m

C$ 542

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 3/12

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$ 542

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 29/11

3:55 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 542

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$ 542

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 28/11

6:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/12

12:55 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 542

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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Montreal with our price prediction graph.
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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 8 August 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, September 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 18 August 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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 44% 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.

Santo Domingo (SDQ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 528.

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 22m.

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 18 August 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.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Montreal to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Montreal?

    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 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal to San José, San José Province?

    Departing from Montreal to San José, San José Province will take you 6h. There are 4065 km between Montreal and San José, San José Province. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province round-trip from C$ 344. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from C$ 371, and Avianca, from C$ 397. Delta is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Montreal to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay C$ 483, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 260. The most popular route (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 448.

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Panama City?

    Panama Viejo, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are the most popular attractions in Panama City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Panama Viejo, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be visited by travelling about 13.6 km, 23.6 km, and 24.3 km respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Panama City can rent a car from Panama City Tocumen Intl for about C$ 23 per day.

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, September 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Montreal to San José

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DeltaCheapestC$ 344AverageC$ 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 371AverageC$ 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 397AverageC$ 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 413AverageC$ 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Copa AirlinesCheapestC$ 468AverageC$ 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 476AverageC$ 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 608AverageC$ 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 893AverageC$ 1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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