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Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from C$ 570

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 December 2025.

Wed 10/128:05 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1211:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 957
Sun 14/128:05 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1211:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,059
Sat 27/126:15 p.m.SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 25mIberia
Wed 21/112:25 p.m.MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 11/12C$ 1,076
Wed 31/128:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Wed 11/36:00 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,117
Tue 30/128:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Sat 7/211:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop18h 00mKLM
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,131
Wed 10/128:05 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1211:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,132
Tue 30/128:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Sat 31/111:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop18h 00mKLM
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,136
Wed 31/128:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Thu 15/111:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,160
Wed 31/128:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Tue 20/111:15 a.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,178
Tue 30/128:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/16:45 p.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,243
Fri 26/128:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/16:45 p.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,256
Wed 31/128:30 p.m.SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/16:45 p.m.MAD - SJO
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,270

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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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 818

One-way from

C$ 570

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,408
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 10/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Iberojet
  • Iberojet
  • 3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 00m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Price

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

7:40 p.m.-1:55 p.m.

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 18/6

6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

Nonstop10h 50m

C$ 918

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

9:10 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 13/6

3:50 p.m.-6:40 p.m.

Nonstop10h 50m

C$ 918

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

7:40 p.m.-1:55 p.m.

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 19/5

2:20 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop10h 50m

C$ 1,009

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

1:25 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop36h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 9/5

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

1 stop19h 00m

C$ 1,059

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/12

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

1 stop16h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 22/2

11:15 a.m.-10:02 p.m.

1 stop17h 47m

C$ 1,131

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

6:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

2 stops19h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/2

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

2 stops33h 00m

C$ 1,135

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

8:30 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop30h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 11/2

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

1 stop19h 25m

C$ 1,142

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

6:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

2 stops19h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/2

6:25 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops20h 28m

C$ 1,164

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

9:05 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops19h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 21/4

11:15 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops40h 22m

C$ 1,174

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

9:05 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops19h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 23/4

10:50 a.m.-8:19 p.m.

1 stop17h 29m

C$ 1,174

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José 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 5 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Madrid (average of C$ 727). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 935). 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?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José to Madrid in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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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 2 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Barajas, all of which are around 10h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid.

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

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas.

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

    Airlines like Avianca and Iberojet fly from San José to Madrid in about 10h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8494 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Madrid round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Madrid is Iberojet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 885 on this airline. Users have found that Iberojet is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José to Madrid are TUI Nederland (100%), Qatar Airways (59%) and Iberia (59%).

  • 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 to Madrid?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Madrid (average of C$ 727). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 935). 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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IberojetCheapestC$ 885AverageC$ 1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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