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$322+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
feb. 26 — mar. 51
jue. 2/26
jue. 3/5
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 November, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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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 enero 27, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
dom. 2/18:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop30h 45m
KLM
jue. 4/307:05 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$550
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mar. 2/178:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 3/108:05 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$561
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/36:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
mar. 2/1712:25 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 1/26$563
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mar. 2/310:00 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 00m
Iberojet
sáb. 3/72:45 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 1/25$570
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
mar. 2/38:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 3/36:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$571
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mar. 2/178:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 3/16:45 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$573
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
jue. 5/286:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 6/1112:20 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$575
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
lun. 2/28:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 4/2910:05 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$576
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/106:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
mar. 2/1712:25 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 1/26$577
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
mar. 6/26:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 6/106:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$582

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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 enero 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$561
(KLM)

One-way from

$322
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$818

Good round-trip deal

$690 or less

Good one-way deal

$407 or less
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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 enero 27, 2026.
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

mar. 2/10

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 2/24

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$587

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/3

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 2/28

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$587

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/14

6:15 pm-11:05 am

Nonstop9h 50m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 2/23

12:25 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$628

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/3

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 2/10

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$640

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 4/25

9:10 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

sáb. 5/9

3:50 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$678

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/3

8:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop36h 35m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 2/16

6:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$711

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/13

1:21 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

lun. 4/27

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$760

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 4/23

1:21 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

dom. 5/3

1:05 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$782

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 4/21

1:21 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 5/12

7:05 am-7:01 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$784

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/17

7:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

Madrid Barajas

mar. 4/14

12:20 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$810

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Madrid in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on San José-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Madrid flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Madrid. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $519). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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 enero 27, 2026.

When flying from San José to Madrid, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

The best insider tips for San José to Madrid flights

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Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

Expert on MAD

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 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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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 enero 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,526 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,098 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,487 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 2 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid per day from 8 airlines.

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

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas have been viewed 41 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Iberojet and Iberia can get you from San José to Madrid in just under 9h 50m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from San José to Madrid is about 5278 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Air France, at $499, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Madrid.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and Iberia. Air France is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Madrid one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José to Madrid are Iberia ($280), Iberojet ($384), and Air France ($475).

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

    Before booking your flight to Madrid from San José, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberojet (94%), Qatar Airways (62%), Iberia( 62%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José to Madrid is $331. On average you can expect to pay $1,217. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), can usually be booked for $570.

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

    San José to Madrid flights have a layover in Bogotá most often. Paris sees the next most layovers on San José to Madrid flights.

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

    Museo del Oro, Museo Botero, and Jardín botánico de Bogotá are currently the most popular points of interest in Bogotá at the moment. 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 if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Bogotá can rent one for about $54 per day.

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

    Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Louvre Museum are the most popular attractions in Paris if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Louvre Museum can be visited by traveling about 15.8 mi, 14.7 mi, and 14.3 mi respectively from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Travelers can rent a car at Paris Charles de Gaulle for an average daily rate of $39 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Of the flights from San José to Madrid that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Miami. San José to Madrid flights stopping in Paris are the next rarest.

  • 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 $519). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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 enero 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$499Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AviancaCheapest$546Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$549Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$559Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberojetCheapest$573Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$669Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$685Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air EuropaCheapest$819Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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