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$377+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from

$561
(Iberia)

One-way from

$377
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$916

Good round-trip deal

$659 or less

Good one-way deal

$507 or less
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/214:10 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 40mIberia
Tue 11/1112:25 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 9/9$561
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:15 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Sat 11/1512:25 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 25mIberia
Deal found 9/9$567
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:15 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Tue 11/1812:25 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 9/9$582
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/86:50 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amMAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$589
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:15 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Tue 11/1112:25 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 9/9$596
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/257:45 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Sat 11/152:45 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 9/10$601
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/234:10 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 40mIberia
Tue 11/1112:25 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 9/9$603
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:15 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Tue 11/1112:25 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 9/9$613
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 12/38:05 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amMAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$617
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/288:30 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Tue 11/116:00 amMAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 9/10$619
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/1810:00 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 11/252:45 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 9/9$621
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/1810:00 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 12/22:45 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 9/11$622

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Madrid that are best for you.

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San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/2

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$621

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/2

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/9

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$659

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/27

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop30h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/8

11:15 am-1:06 pm

1 stop32h 51m

$716

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/23

7:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/13

11:15 am-10:07 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$717

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/14

7:45 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/28

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$796

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/9

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/30

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$802

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/29

7:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$803

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

1:30 pm-10:15 am

2 stops36h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/15

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$811

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

2:54 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops17h 31m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 11/4

11:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$811

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/2

8:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/22

12:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$821

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The best insider tips for San José to Madrid flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San José to Madrid trip
Airports
SJO

Leave for SJO with sufficient time to clear security. Self-check kiosks and baggage drop-off are available, but arrive at least 3 hours before your flight.

Read more about SJOby Marisa Garcia
MAD

Upon arrival at MAD, consider using the Express Airport Bus for a straightforward trip to central spots like Atocha and Cibeles.

Read more about MADby Lori Zaino
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Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

Expert on MAD

Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

US-born but now based in Spain, Lori's visited 60 countries---and written about them for publications like CNN, Forbes, The Points Guy, NBC, and TripAdvisor. She loves combining affordable adventures with luxury travel experiences and feels equally at home salsa dancing in Colombia, sipping wine in a French castle, or backpacking through Malaysia.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid from San José with our price prediction graph.
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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, San José Province 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 August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Madrid?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Madrid. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province 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.

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

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France, Air Canada, and Iberia from San José to Madrid by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

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
1,469 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

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
10,000 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

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
2,929 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

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
2,436 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

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 San José to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Madrid?

    If you book a flight from San José to Madrid, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl to Barajas. Flights to Madrid Barajas (MAD) from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) take 9h 50m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid per day from 8 airlines.

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

    The San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas flight path was viewed by 49 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Iberojet and KLM can get you from San José, San José Province to Madrid in just under 10h. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 45m. The distance between San José, San José Province and Madrid is about 5278 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid round-trip from $540. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $559, and Air France, from $565. Avianca is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Before booking your flight to Madrid from San José, San José Province, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (85%), Iberia (85%), British Airways( 85%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Madrid is $395. On average you can expect to pay $1,952. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), can usually be booked for $565.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

    San José, San José Province to Madrid flights have a layover in Bogotá most of the time. Paris sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Bogotá?

    If you're on a layover in Bogotá and looking for things to do, consider visiting Museo del Oro, Museo Botero, or Jardín botánico de Bogotá. Museo del Oro, Museo Botero, and Jardín botánico de Bogotá are located about 8.6 mi, 8.9 mi, and 4.0 mi, respectively from Bogotá El Dorado. Those on a layover in Bogotá in need of a rental car can book one at Bogotá El Dorado for about $53.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Paris?

    Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Louvre Museum are currently the most popular points of interest in Paris at the moment. Those on a layover in Paris interested in visiting Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, or Louvre Museum can do so by traveling 15.8 mi, 14.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Those landing in Paris looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $38 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José, San José Province to Madrid flights?

    San José, San José Province to Madrid flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Miami. Paris sees the next fewest layovers on San José, San José Province to Madrid flights.

  • 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, San José Province to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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 San José to Madrid

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$540Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$559Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$565Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberojetCheapest$577Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$597Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$661Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$727Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air EuropaCheapest$919Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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