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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to San José from C$ 684

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SJO
29 May — 5 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2026.

Wed 6/58:30 p.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/77:05 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 953
Tue 5/511:30 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Thu 28/54:30 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Deal found 25/4C$ 982
Tue 5/56:00 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/67:05 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 994
Wed 26/86:00 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/107:05 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 997
Mon 18/56:00 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Thu 18/66:25 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop31h 05m
KLM
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,007
Wed 6/56:00 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
KLM
Wed 15/77:05 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
KLM
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,042
Wed 26/86:00 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 00m
KLM
Wed 7/107:05 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
KLM
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,044
Wed 6/56:00 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/77:05 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,050
Tue 26/56:00 a.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Tue 2/66:25 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop21h 00m
KLM
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,053
Mon 25/58:30 p.m.
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Tue 2/66:25 p.m.
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop21h 00m
KLM
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,059

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to San José (SJO). 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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 997

One-way from

C$ 684

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,182
Air France
  • Air France
  • 26/8-7/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Madrid to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 8/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 45m total
  • Madrid to San José
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 8/9

9:50 a.m.-11:56 a.m.

1 stop34h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

1:23 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

2 stops22h 12m

C$ 1,195

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 23/5

8:10 a.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

12:40 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops17h 25m

C$ 1,546
Quickest round-trip

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 15/8

3:25 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Nonstop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

11:20 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

Nonstop10h 15m

C$ 1,617

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 20/6

11:30 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

Nonstop11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/7

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

Nonstop10h 40m

C$ 1,653

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 30/8

12:20 p.m.-7:52 p.m.

1 stop15h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

2:45 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops34h 55m

C$ 1,675

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 10/5

2:35 p.m.-11:52 a.m.

2 stops53h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/7

1:16 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 59m

C$ 1,711

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 7/7

5:55 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops24h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/7

12:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

2 stops24h 30m

C$ 1,807

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 28/6

5:30 p.m.-7:24 p.m.

2 stops33h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

3:19 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops34h 21m

C$ 1,851

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/6

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

2 stops30h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

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

2 stops27h 50m

C$ 1,871

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/8

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

Nonstop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/8

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

Nonstop10h 15m

C$ 1,888

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of C$ 933). Flying from Madrid to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,661). 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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  • How long is the flight from Madrid to San José?

    For as low as C$ 1,355, Delta can have you in San José from Madrid in 20h 50m. The distance between Madrid and San José is about 8494 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Madrid to San José on time: Iberia (71%), Qatar Airways (71%), British Airways (71%).

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of C$ 933). Flying from Madrid to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,661). 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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