Cheap flights from Montreal to San José from C$ 261

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 20/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
YMQ — SJO
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
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The best prices from Montreal to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Montreal (YMQ) to San José (SJO)

All the information you need to plan the best YMQ to SJO flight in 2023: compare Montreal to San José flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San José.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

C$ 1,008

One-way from

C$ 388
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 37% potential price drop
From Montreal (YMQ) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Montreal (YMQ) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YMQ - SJO

Price

C$ 750 - C$ 1,373

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

SJO

Rainfall

0 - 300 mm

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Montreal to San José, San José Province?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal to San José, San José Province?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 26% on flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 1,105. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 1,164.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to San José, San José Province?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Montreal. Users have commonly found prices around C$ 877 for the month, but tickets can be as low as C$ 421. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to San José, San José Province (YMQ - SJO)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Montreal to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Montreal to San José

Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from Montreal to San José. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
  • One of the most popular airlines travelling from Montreal to San José, San José Province is United Airlines. Flights on this route from United Airlines typically cost C$ 654.24 RT, a price that is 120% more expensive than the average Montreal to San José, San José Province flight. The cheapest flight found was C$ 444 RT. Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is the most common Montreal airport to take off from when flying to San José, San José Province. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San José, San José Province. When flying from Montreal to San José, San José Province, United Airlines flights are -3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Air Transat flights from Montreal to San José

Browse through some of the cheapest Air Transat flights travelling from Montreal to San José. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
  • Air Transat is one of the most popular airlines used for those travelling from Montreal to San José, San José Province. Flights on this route from Air Transat typically cost C$ 835.17 RT, a price that is 73% more expensive than the average Montreal to San José, San José Province flight. The cheapest flight found was C$ 405 RT. The most popular departure airport in Montreal when flying to San José, San José Province is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San José, San José Province is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. When flying from Montreal to San José, San José Province, Air Transat flights are -8% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Montreal to San José flights in September & October 2023

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Montreal to San José 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San José from Montreal found for this year
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Direct flights to San José from Montreal

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Montreal to San José flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to San José from Montreal

The cheapest one-way flights from Montreal to San José
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Montreal to San José. Users can also find round-trip Montreal to San José flights by using the search form above.

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Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 4/12

1 stop10h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

1 stop24h 34m

C$ 476

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 8/11

1 stop24h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/11

1 stop13h 41m

C$ 495

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 24/11

1 stop16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/12

1 stop13h 41m

C$ 508

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 4/12

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 610

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 19/10

1 stop14h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/10

1 stop30h 15m

C$ 765

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 25/10

1 stop24h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/11

1 stop29h 45m

C$ 780

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 8/12

1 stop19h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/12

1 stop11h 37m

C$ 784

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 19/10

Nonstop5h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/10

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 792

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 24/1

2 stops14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/2

2 stops15h 01m

C$ 802

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Air Transat and Air Canada from Montreal to San José have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Small plane with tight seating but timely schedule and excellent crew that was very accommodating

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Small plane with tight seating but timely schedule and excellent crew that was very accommodating

Copa Airlines
7.3
Good
347 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Small plane with tight seating but timely schedule and excellent crew that was very accommodating

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Small plane with tight seating but timely schedule and excellent crew that was very accommodating

Air Transat
7.2
Good
103 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Small plane with tight seating but timely schedule and excellent crew that was very accommodating

Aeromexico
7.0
Good
667 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Small plane with tight seating but timely schedule and excellent crew that was very accommodating

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Montreal to San José flights.

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 12 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province for under C$ 500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province for under C$ 500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just C$ 476, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 546.

Are there direct flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province for under C$ 700 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province under C$ 700. A good price for a direct flight from Montreal to San José, San José Province is less than C$ 672.

Are there last-minute flights available from Montreal to San José, San José Province for under C$ 800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province within the next 7 days for less than C$ 800.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Montreal to San José, San José Province round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province round-trip from C$ 508. Arajet is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Montreal to San José, San José Province?

What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to San José, San José Province?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Montreal to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay C$ 656, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 345. The most popular route (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 524.

What does YUL to SJO mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a YUL to SJO flight.

Other flights to San José

Top 10 airlines flying from Montreal to San José

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Montreal to San José choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 407AverageC$ 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 522AverageC$ 952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 544AverageC$ 1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Copa AirlinesCheapestC$ 559AverageC$ 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 596AverageC$ 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 618AverageC$ 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AeromexicoCheapestC$ 698AverageC$ 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Endeavor AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,007AverageC$ 1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AeroMexico ConnectCheapestC$ 1,008AverageC$ 1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJet EncoreCheapestC$ 1,091AverageC$ 1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Weekly flight availability from Montreal to San José

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Montreal to San José
Sunday1daily flight
Monday1daily flight
Tuesday1daily flight
Wednesday1daily flight
Thursday1daily flight
Friday0daily flights
Saturday1daily flight
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