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Cheap flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José from C$ 270

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YUL — SJO
7 May — 14 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Fri 22/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Fri 29/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 6/4C$ 483
Fri 5/66:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Fri 12/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 4/4C$ 490
Mon 25/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Fri 5/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 6/4C$ 508
Mon 11/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Fri 29/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 5/4C$ 510
Mon 18/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Fri 29/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 3/4C$ 512
Fri 5/66:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Mon 15/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 5/4C$ 520
Mon 18/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Fri 5/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 2/4C$ 523
Wed 3/68:35 a.m.
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop24h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 10/610:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YUL
1 stop12h 35m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/4C$ 530
Mon 1/66:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Mon 8/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 3/4C$ 535
Sun 1/1110:00 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 50m
Avianca
Tue 10/111:45 a.m.
SJO
-
YUL
1 stop17h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 6/4C$ 537

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) 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 7 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 483

One-way from

C$ 270

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 665

Good round-trip deal

C$ 592 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 280 or less
Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 22/5-29/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • Montreal to San José
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Montreal to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price

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MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 29/5

6:20 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

11:25 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 615

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 1/6

8:35 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop26h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

10:05 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop12h 35m

C$ 631

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 22/5

11:00 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

7:45 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop11h 55m

C$ 638

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 24/6

9:45 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/7

7:55 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops24h 45m

C$ 712

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 24/6

9:45 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/7

11:13 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops21h 27m

C$ 740

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 1/6

2:20 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops21h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/6

12:30 a.m.-12:13 a.m.

2 stops21h 43m

C$ 758

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 6/9

9:45 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops28h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 20/9

1:25 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

C$ 758

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 3/9

9:45 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops28h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

1:25 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops28h 20m

C$ 758

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 14/7

9:45 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

11:13 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops21h 27m

C$ 787

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 23/6

9:45 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/6

12:30 a.m.-9:26 p.m.

2 stops18h 56m

C$ 787

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José is 2 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 204). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 459). 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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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 7 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Transat,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
534 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,551 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,902 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,500 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl per day from 7 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 14.1 km from San José’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

    Air Transat, Copa Airlines, and Avianca can get you from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in just under 5h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 46m. There are 4065 km between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and San José. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at C$ 264. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Transat and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 309 and C$ 318, respectively. You may be able to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José one-way?

    C$ 225 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Air Transat, with prices starting from C$ 249 and C$ 249, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José? While on average our users pay C$ 496, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 268. The most popular route (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 483.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

    Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José flights have a layover in San Salvador most often. Panama City sees the next most layovers on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José flights.

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    Of the flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Toronto. Bogotá sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 204). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 459). 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$ 264AverageC$ 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 309AverageC$ 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 348AverageC$ 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 451AverageC$ 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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