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.

Most accurate provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $593 (Avianca) |
One-way from | $354 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,021 |
Good round-trip deal | $598 or less |
Good one-way deal | $371 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 6/2
7:40 pm-1:55 pm
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 6/13
3:50 pm-6:40 pm
Nonstop10h 50m
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 6/6
9:10 pm-3:25 pm
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 6/13
3:50 pm-6:40 pm
Nonstop10h 50m
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 3/10
10:00 pm-3:00 pm
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 3/17
2:45 pm-7:00 pm
Nonstop11h 15m
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/28
7:40 pm-1:55 pm
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 5/12
2:20 pm-5:10 pm
Nonstop10h 50m
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/21
10:00 pm-3:00 pm
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 3/10
2:45 pm-7:00 pm
Nonstop11h 15m
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/8
1:20 pm-9:35 am
1 stop36h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Wed 4/22
6:00 am-5:10 pm
1 stop19h 10m
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/17
10:00 pm-3:00 pm
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 2/24
2:45 pm-7:00 pm
Nonstop11h 15m
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/23
9:10 pm-3:25 pm
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 6/13
3:50 pm-6:40 pm
Nonstop10h 50m
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/23
9:10 pm-3:25 pm
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 6/6
3:50 pm-6:40 pm
Nonstop10h 50m
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 1/24
10:00 pm-3:00 pm
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 2/3
2:45 pm-7:00 pm
Nonstop11h 15m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
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.
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Madrid (average of $527). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of $678). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from San José to Madrid in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José 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.
About 31% of weekly flights between San José and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$541 | Average$790 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$555 | Average$958 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$568 | Average$713 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$571 | Average$825 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$575 | Average$734 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$663 | Average$770 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$727 | Average$823 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$822 | Average$1,008 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% |