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Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from C$ 552

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SJO — MAD
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 805

One-way from

C$ 552

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,218

Good one-way deal

C$ 699 or less
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 4/10-28/10
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 50m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Iberojet
  • Iberojet
  • 24/7
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 10m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas.
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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 12 June 2025.

Sat 4/104:10 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 40mIberia
Tue 28/1012:20 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 10/6C$ 805
Thu 16/107:20 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Tue 11/112:45 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 05mIberojet
Deal found 9/6C$ 816
Tue 22/77:40 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/86:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 823
Tue 22/77:40 p.m.SJO - MAD
2 stops19h 45mKLM
Fri 22/86:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/6C$ 865
Thu 30/104:55 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop22h 40mAvianca
Thu 6/118:30 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop22h 45mAvianca
Deal found 10/6C$ 885
Tue 5/87:40 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Sat 30/86:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 12/6C$ 954

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/10

4:10 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

Nonstop10h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 28/10

12:20 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Nonstop11h 10m

C$ 805

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/10

7:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/11

2:45 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

Nonstop11h 05m

C$ 816

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/7

7:40 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

2 stops19h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/8

6:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

C$ 823

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/7

7:40 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

2 stops19h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 22/8

6:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops19h 25m

C$ 865

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/10

4:55 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 6/11

8:30 a.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop22h 45m

C$ 885

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/8

7:40 p.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop15h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 30/8

6:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

C$ 954

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/7

7:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop10h 10m

C$ 552

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/7

8:50 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops28h 35m

C$ 606

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/7

1:55 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop13h 35m

C$ 703

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

8:37 a.m.-6:40 a.m.

2 stops62h 03m

C$ 969

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Madrid

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 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid is 85 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 12 June 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 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 12 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Air France and United Airlines from San José to Madrid. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,776 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Barajas, all of which are around 10h 05m 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 29 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 805, Iberia will fly you from San José, San José Province to Madrid and back. In addition to Iberia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Iberojet and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 816 and C$ 865, respectively. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Iberojet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 552. Avianca flights start at C$ 703 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 969 one-way.

  • 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 (68%), Iberia (68%) and British Airways (68%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Madrid is C$ 682. On average you can expect to pay C$ 721. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), can usually be booked for C$ 874.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberojetCheapestC$ 901AverageC$ 1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapestC$ 923AverageC$ 1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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