Cheap flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José from C$ 248

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.
YUL — SJO
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
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 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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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 December 2025.

Wed 10/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Wed 17/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 8/12C$ 377
Wed 10/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Fri 19/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 8/12C$ 415
Wed 10/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/125:00 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 418
Wed 10/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Mon 15/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 7/12C$ 420
Wed 10/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/127:50 p.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 438
Thu 11/124:45 p.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/122:00 p.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops24h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 480
Wed 10/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/125:00 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12C$ 483
Wed 10/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/127:50 p.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12C$ 498
Wed 10/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/127:22 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop16h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 508
Tue 9/126:00 a.m.YUL - SJO
2 stops15h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/122:20 p.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12C$ 522
Wed 10/126:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1212:39 p.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop10h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 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 10 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 396

One-way from

C$ 248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 989

Good round-trip deal

C$ 549 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 248 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 28/1-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Montreal to San José
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 31m total
  • Montreal to San José
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 18/1

2:13 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops23h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

6:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 30m

C$ 421

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 1/2

6:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

6:30 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

C$ 521

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 26/1

4:45 p.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops28h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

2:20 p.m.-7:41 a.m.

2 stops16h 21m

C$ 521

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 2/3

8:00 p.m.-12:42 p.m.

2 stops17h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

11:35 a.m.-3:57 p.m.

2 stops26h 22m

C$ 521

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 17/2

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

2 stops15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

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

2 stops22h 40m

C$ 523

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 31/3

4:55 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops21h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

1:25 p.m.-10:37 a.m.

2 stops19h 12m

C$ 525

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 24/1

3:00 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

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

2 stops12h 23m

C$ 541

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 20/4

6:30 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops17h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

7:55 a.m.-5:51 p.m.

2 stops31h 56m

C$ 548

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/2

4:45 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop21h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

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

2 stops22h 40m

C$ 580

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 25/2

8:25 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops13h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

1:05 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop19h 15m

C$ 623

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Best time to book a flight from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl 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$ 201). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 457). 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 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport 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.

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 December 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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.

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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?

    United Airlines can get you from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in just under 23h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 4065 km between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and San José.

  • 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$ 294. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Transat and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 297 and C$ 341, respectively. You may be able to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José for 59% 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 Transat and Air Canada, with prices starting from C$ 248 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$ 602, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 218. The most popular route (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 400.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when 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$ 201). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 457). 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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