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Cheap flights from Montreal to San José from C$ 254

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — SJO
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 408

One-way from

C$ 254

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 539

Good round-trip deal

C$ 553 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 279 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Montreal to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Montreal to San José
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 26 November 2025.

Fri 28/116:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Wed 3/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 25/11C$ 365
Wed 3/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Wed 10/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 24/11C$ 370
Wed 26/116:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Mon 22/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 25/11C$ 389
Wed 26/116:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Wed 3/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 24/11C$ 396
Sat 29/113:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop8h 40mAir Transat
Mon 22/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 25/11C$ 398
Fri 28/116:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/128:35 a.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11C$ 408
Fri 28/114:45 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop21h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1211:28 p.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11C$ 412
Mon 24/113:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/122:20 p.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11C$ 413
Tue 9/123:00 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Tue 16/125:00 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Deal found 26/11C$ 418
Fri 5/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Wed 10/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 24/11C$ 419

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Montreal

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 29/11

4:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops21h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/12

11:28 p.m.-7:48 p.m.

2 stops19h 20m

C$ 447

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/12

4:45 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops21h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

2:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 00m

C$ 483

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 6/12

6:00 p.m.-8:39 p.m.

1 stop27h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

8:45 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop31h 05m

C$ 511

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 25/1

10:00 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop11h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

5:00 a.m.-6:23 p.m.

2 stops12h 23m

C$ 543

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

Thu 22/1

12:55 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop15h 05m

C$ 598

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 2/12

3:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

2:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 00m

C$ 604

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 2/12

3:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/12

2:20 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops22h 40m

C$ 604

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 18/1

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

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

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

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 607

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 12/1

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

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

12:55 a.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 615

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 12/12

6:00 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/12

2:05 p.m.-9:17 p.m.

1 stop30h 12m

C$ 634

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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 21 November 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to San José (average of C$ 203). Flying from Montreal to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 470). 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 26 November 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.

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

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 44% 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$ 590.

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 San Salvador (SAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 30m.

How often are flights from Montreal to San José delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Montreal and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 183 minutes.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Over the past year, Keewatin Air has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

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 26 November 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.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
478 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,477 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,477 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.

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 7 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Montreal to San José can take about 8h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 598. There are 4065 km between Montreal and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 370, 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 American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 371 and C$ 374, respectively. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Montreal to San José? While on average our users pay C$ 625, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 252. The most popular route (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 389.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to San José (average of C$ 203). Flying from Montreal to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 470). 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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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 370AverageC$ 797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 371AverageC$ 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 374AverageC$ 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 386AverageC$ 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AviancaCheapestC$ 419AverageC$ 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapestC$ 447AverageC$ 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 617AverageC$ 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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