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Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from C$ 566

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 27 January 2026.

Sun 1/28:30 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop19h 55m
KLM
Thu 30/47:05 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 27/1C$ 753
Tue 2/66:25 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/64:40 p.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 764
Tue 17/28:30 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/38:05 p.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 768
Tue 9/66:25 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop21h 00m
KLM
Thu 18/67:05 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 27/1C$ 770
Tue 3/26:15 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 17/212:25 p.m.
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 26/1C$ 771
Tue 3/26:15 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 10/312:25 p.m.
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 27/1C$ 772
Tue 10/26:15 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 17/212:25 p.m.
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 26/1C$ 780
Tue 3/28:30 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 782
Thu 28/56:25 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/612:20 p.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 787
Mon 2/28:30 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/410:05 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 789

Find 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 764

One-way from

C$ 566

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,120

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,816 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 2/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m 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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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas.
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San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

1:25 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/6

10:05 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop14h 55m

C$ 920

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/4

1:21 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 9/5

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

1 stop19h 00m

C$ 922

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

1:25 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 28/5

6:00 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

1 stop18h 20m

C$ 923

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

1:21 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 19/5

5:45 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop31h 25m

C$ 939

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

1:25 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 21/5

12:20 p.m.-9:47 p.m.

2 stops17h 27m

C$ 989

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

7:15 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

2 stops20h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 15/6

12:20 p.m.-9:47 p.m.

2 stops17h 27m

C$ 991

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

6:25 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop31h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/6

8:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

C$ 1,024

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/4

1:20 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 28/4

10:05 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop15h 05m

C$ 1,041

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

1:25 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 16/5

6:00 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 10m

C$ 1,041

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/4

1:21 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 26/5

8:15 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop28h 55m

C$ 1,058

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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 23 January 2026.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Madrid (average of C$ 711). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 924). 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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  • 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 15m 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, 3 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 Iberia, Iberojet, and KLM fly from San José to Madrid in about 9h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h. 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$ 879 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 Iberojet (94%), Qatar Airways (62%) and Iberia (62%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José to Madrid is C$ 1,098. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,917. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), can usually be booked for C$ 922.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Madrid (average of C$ 711). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 924). 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$ 879AverageC$ 1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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