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Cheap flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport 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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YUL — SJO
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in November or April, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José

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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 483

One-way from

C$ 251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 904

Good round-trip deal

C$ 581 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 317 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Montreal to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 26/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Montreal to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José
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 8 July 2025.

Mon 15/911:25 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Sun 21/910:10 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Deal found 8/7C$ 483
Wed 26/116:55 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop6h 00mAir Transat
Wed 3/121:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 7/7C$ 509
Wed 22/1011:25 p.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1012:15 a.m.SJO - YUL
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7C$ 513
Tue 9/126:20 p.m.YUL - SJO
Nonstop5h 55mAir Canada
Thu 25/128:35 a.m.SJO - YUL
2 stops21h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 7/7C$ 527
Thu 4/98:41 a.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop9h 53mCopa Airlines
Sun 28/98:11 a.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop14h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/7C$ 552
Tue 5/87:00 a.m.YUL - SJO
1 stop15h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/81:55 p.m.SJO - YUL
1 stop21h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7C$ 568

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Price

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 15/9

11:25 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/9

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

1 stop9h 55m

C$ 483

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 6/10

11:25 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/10

12:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 512

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 4/9

8:41 a.m.-4:34 p.m.

1 stop9h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/9

8:11 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

1 stop14h 28m

C$ 552

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 27/8

7:29 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/9

6:00 a.m.-10:32 p.m.

2 stops14h 32m

C$ 561

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 2/9

6:00 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/9

1:30 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops19h 10m

C$ 622

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 26/9

11:25 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 251

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 20/8

8:42 a.m.-6:58 p.m.

1 stop12h 16m

C$ 281

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 7/8

7:29 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 46m

C$ 311

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 14/9

6:45 a.m.-11:14 a.m.

2 stops30h 29m

C$ 333

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 21/8

4:40 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 371

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

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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport 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 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 8 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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, San José Province 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 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

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 8 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,844 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,680 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,372 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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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 9 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 14.1 km from San José’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 483 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and American Airlines, starting at C$ 552 and C$ 561 round-trip. Users have found that Avianca is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 251. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province for a low price.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay C$ 581, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 287. The most popular route (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 476.

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

    Of the flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province that have layovers, most of them stop in Bogotá. Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights stop in Panama City the next most.

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

    Panama Viejo, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are currently the most popular points of interest in Panama City at the moment. Those on a layover in Panama City interested in visiting Panama Viejo, Amador Causeway, or Panama Canal can do so by travelling 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$ 10 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is Toronto. Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights stopping in San Salvador are the next rarest.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport 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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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 367AverageC$ 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 414AverageC$ 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 417AverageC$ 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapestC$ 469AverageC$ 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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ArajetCheapestC$ 502AverageC$ 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 526AverageC$ 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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