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Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from C$ 621

SJO — MAD
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to Madrid

Tue 24/117:30 p.m. -
1 stop17h 05m
Wed 9/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 26/10C$ 852
Wed 4/117:30 p.m. -
1 stop17h 05m
Sun 17/18:05 p.m. -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 24/10C$ 875
Thu 3/128:00 p.m. -
Nonstop10h 00m
Sun 28/211:00 a.m. -
Nonstop11h 25m
Deal found 26/10C$ 884
Tue 3/117:30 p.m. -
1 stop17h 05m
Tue 1/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 26/10C$ 908
Fri 13/117:40 p.m. -
1 stop16h 55m
Tue 1/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 28/10C$ 909
Tue 1/129:45 p.m. -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sun 28/211:00 a.m. -
Nonstop11h 25m
Deal found 26/10C$ 920
Tue 17/117:30 p.m. -
1 stop17h 05m
Tue 1/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 27/10C$ 937
Tue 1/129:45 p.m. -
Nonstop10h 20m
Tue 19/12:45 p.m. -
Nonstop11h 30m
Deal found 25/10C$ 958
Wed 18/117:30 p.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Wed 2/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 28/10C$ 969
Thu 19/118:00 p.m. -
Nonstop10h 00m
Thu 26/111:00 p.m. -
Nonstop11h 30m
Deal found 28/10C$ 976
Wed 18/117:30 p.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Tue 1/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 26/10C$ 978

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Round-trip from

C$ 852

One-way from

C$ 621

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,076
KLM
  • KLM
  • 24/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Iberojet
  • Iberojet
  • 3/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 20m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

9:45 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 623

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

9:45 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 624
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San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

9:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 690

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/12

11:28 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

2 stops25h 32m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 906

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/11

2:46 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop15h 19m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 981

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

2:46 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop15h 19m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 999

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

7:30 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop21h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 3/12

12:20 p.m.-10:17 p.m.

1 stop16h 57m

C$ 1,044

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

12:35 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

2 stops37h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,049

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/1

8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

3 stops41h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/2

6:05 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops23h 25m

C$ 1,083

San JoséMadrid

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/12

9:45 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,156

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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 to Madrid?

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 79 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$ 881). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,500). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Madrid as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Madrid flights typically cost between C$ 936 and C$ 1,214 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 852 on Multiple Airlines (24 Nov-9 Dec).

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 2 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 KLM, United Airlines, and Iberojet fly from San José to Madrid in about 10h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24h 45m. 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 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 (68%), 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$ 881). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,500). 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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