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$395+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Madrid

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Madrid flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$591
(Iberojet)

One-way from

$395
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$879

Good round-trip deal

$634 or less

Good one-way deal

$413 or less
From Costa Rica to Madrid Barajas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberojet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:00 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 11/252:45 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 8/13$591
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberojet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:00 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 11/222:45 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 8/13$597
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberojet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:45 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Tue 10/213:00 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 8/13$599
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:20 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Thu 10/232:30 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 8/13$606
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/74:10 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 40mIberia
Tue 10/2111:30 amMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 05mIberia
Deal found 8/14$609
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberojet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/49:00 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 11/152:45 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 8/14$617
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberojet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:00 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 12/22:45 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 8/13$618
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberojet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:45 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Thu 10/232:30 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 8/14$624
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:35 pmSJO - MAD
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/96:00 amMAD - SJO
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$625
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:25 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop15h 55mAir France
Wed 10/88:15 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop28h 55mAir France
Deal found 8/13$626

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/8

9:00 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/22

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

9:00 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/25

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

9:00 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/22

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/21

7:45 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/22

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/18

9:00 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/25

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

9:00 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/22

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

9:00 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/25

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

7:45 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/23

2:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/18

9:00 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/29

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$597

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/21

7:45 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/11

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$597

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Madrid

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Madrid?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Costa Rica to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 CR to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica 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 August 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Costa Rica to Madrid at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Madrid. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Madrid flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Madrid

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Madrid. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to MAD are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air France, Air Canada, and Iberia from Costa Rica to Madrid to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,467 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,467 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,467 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,949 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,467 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,878 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,467 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,399 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,467 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Madrid from Costa Rica, you will be flying to Barajas, which is the city’s only airport. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is located 8.5 mi from the center of Madrid.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Madrid flight route?

    Within the past month, 39 users have taken a look at flights from Costa Rica to Madrid Barajas.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Costa Rica to Madrid?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Costa Rica to Madrid consider choosing Qatar Airways (80%), Iberia (80%) or British Airways (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Madrid?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,931 for a flight from Costa Rica to Madrid. The cheapest flight overall is $395 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas) is currently priced at $553.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Costa Rica to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Madrid

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$541Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$559Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$564Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberojetCheapest$579Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$598Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$661Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$727Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air EuropaCheapest$919Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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