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Cheap flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José from C$ 250

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YUL — SJO
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
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 Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Mon 4/511:23 a.m.
YUL
-
SJO
2 stops26h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/51:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 470
Fri 15/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Fri 22/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 9/3C$ 472
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 9/3C$ 474
Wed 6/56:35 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
2 stops27h 02m
United Airlines
Mon 1/612:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YUL
2 stops21h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 478
Fri 8/55:00 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop20h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 27/512:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YUL
2 stops17h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3C$ 479
Wed 27/56:10 a.m.
YUL
-
SJO
2 stops18h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 30/512:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YUL
2 stops18h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 480
Fri 19/66:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Mon 29/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 9/3C$ 484
Fri 29/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Fri 5/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 5/3C$ 486
Mon 18/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Mon 25/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 7/3C$ 487
Fri 1/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Fri 8/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 5/3C$ 488
Mon 18/56:20 p.m.
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Mon 1/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Transat
Deal found 9/3C$ 490

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Round-trip from

C$ 472

One-way from

C$ 250

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 697

Good round-trip deal

C$ 579 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 265 or less
Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 15/5-22/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 30m total
  • Montreal to San José
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Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 8/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m 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

Cheapest round-trip

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 29/5

6:10 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/6

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

2 stops18h 56m

C$ 480
Quickest round-trip

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 18/5

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

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/5

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

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 520

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 11/5

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

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

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

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 525

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 10/5

2:20 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops24h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

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

2 stops18h 56m

C$ 531

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 11/5

5:00 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops21h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

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

2 stops18h 56m

C$ 583

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 9/5

6:35 p.m.-11:38 a.m.

2 stops19h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/6

1:25 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops19h 15m

C$ 583

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 2/5

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

2 stops28h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

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

2 stops18h 56m

C$ 583

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 2/5

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

2 stops28h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

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

2 stops18h 56m

C$ 593

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 13/5

4:30 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

1:25 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops19h 15m

C$ 601

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 9/6

4:30 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

1 stop19h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

12:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop12h 30m

C$ 601

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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 6 March 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$ 199). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 448). 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 YUL to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl 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 10 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José as you normally would.

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 10 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Transat,Copa Airlines, andAmerican 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
520 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
520 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
1,569 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,416 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
10,800 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
520 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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.

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    United Airlines and Air Transat 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 15h 10m. 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$ 261. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Transat and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 290 and C$ 329, 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$ 220 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 Transat and Air Canada, with prices starting from C$ 243 and C$ 244, 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$ 521, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 259. The most popular route (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 472.

  • 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$ 199). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 448). 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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AviancaCheapestC$ 341AverageC$ 579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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