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Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from C$ 524

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 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from San José to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Madrid (MAD). 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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 809

One-way from

C$ 524

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,269
Iberojet
  • Iberojet
  • 10/2-24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 15m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Iberojet
  • Iberojet
  • 4/11
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 00m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Tue 28/108:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Tue 11/116:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/9C$ 858
Tue 4/1110:00 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 15/112:45 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/9C$ 861
Tue 18/1110:00 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 2/122:45 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 11/9C$ 862
Tue 4/118:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Tue 11/116:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/9C$ 866
Fri 31/108:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop32h 40mKLM
Tue 11/116:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/9C$ 874
Mon 3/118:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Mon 10/118:30 p.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop28h 55mKLM
Deal found 9/9C$ 891
Thu 6/118:05 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops16h 35mKLM
Tue 11/116:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/9C$ 904
Fri 31/106:15 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Sat 15/1112:25 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 25mIberia
Deal found 10/9C$ 910
Sat 25/107:25 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops17h 15mKLM
Tue 11/116:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/9C$ 912

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San José

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Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

10:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 29/11

2:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Nonstop11h 15m

C$ 955

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

8:30 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 24/11

8:30 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

1 stop28h 55m

C$ 971

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/10

8:30 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 8/11

11:15 a.m.-1:06 p.m.

1 stop32h 51m

C$ 992

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

8:30 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 12/11

11:15 a.m.-1:06 p.m.

1 stop32h 51m

C$ 992

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/10

8:30 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 7/11

11:15 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

1 stop32h 35m

C$ 992

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/11

6:50 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop13h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 20/11

11:15 a.m.-10:07 p.m.

1 stop17h 52m

C$ 994

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

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

1 stop19h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 13/11

11:15 a.m.-10:07 p.m.

1 stop17h 52m

C$ 994

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/12

10:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/12

2:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Nonstop11h 15m

C$ 1,009

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/10

2:54 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

2 stops17h 31m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 29/10

10:05 a.m.-11:58 a.m.

1 stop32h 53m

C$ 1,060

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

8:30 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 18/11

7:05 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

1 stop18h 20m

C$ 1,073

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Madrid

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid is 71 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 San José, San José Province to Madrid?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid (average of C$ 658). Flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 951). 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 SJO to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Iberia from San José to Madrid have to say. 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.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,929 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.0

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,May 2025

JFK - MAD

Unfortunately carry on bag over head was full. I was seated 27J and had to place my carry on by seat 8 .. other then that it was a good flight
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,929 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,929 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.0

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,May 2025

JFK - MAD

Unfortunately carry on bag over head was full. I was seated 27J and had to place my carry on by seat 8 .. other then that it was a good flight

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Madrid?

    Booking a flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Madrid Barajas (MAD) is your only option if you wish to fly from San José to Madrid. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Barajas, all of which are around 10h 10m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid.

  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Madrid flight route?

    The San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

    A quick flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid can take about 10h. Iberojet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 884. The distance between San José, San José Province and Madrid is about 8494 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 889, Iberojet will fly you from San José, San José Province to Madrid and back. In addition to Iberojet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Iberia for as low as C$ 988. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid are Qatar Airways (85%), Iberia (85%) and British Airways (85%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid (average of C$ 658). Flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 951). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San José to Madrid

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberojetCheapestC$ 889AverageC$ 1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapestC$ 988AverageC$ 1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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