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Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to San José (SJO) from $497

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Madison Truax Field to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Madison to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) 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 May 4, 2024.

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Average price

$906

Round-trip from

$392
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Madison to San José, San José Province?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 18% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madison to San José, San José Province?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 64% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Madison to San José, San José Province 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $695, or $702 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San José, San José Province?

Flights from Madison to San José, San José Province lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Madison to San José, San José Province in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $413.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madison to San José, San José Province (MSN - SJO)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Madison to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Madison to San José

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Madison and San José. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Madison to San José. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 7/911:32 amMSN - SJO
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/1811:59 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$500
Tue 7/96:38 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/1811:59 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$505
Sat 6/85:28 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/182:15 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$580
Sat 6/85:28 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/182:15 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop21h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$583
Sat 7/66:32 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/132:13 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$590
Mon 5/136:11 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:15 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$690
Mon 5/135:25 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$691
Mon 5/136:11 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/162:15 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$708
Sun 5/125:45 amMSN - SJO
2 stops31h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$759

Cheap United Airlines flights from Madison to San José

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Madison and San José. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from Madison to San José. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sat 6/86:20 amMSN - SJO
2 stops14h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1811:05 amSJO - MSN
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$533
Sat 7/66:32 amMSN - SJO
2 stops17h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/136:35 amSJO - MSN
1 stop14h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$568
Sun 5/126:30 amMSN - SJO
2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/191:30 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$709
Sat 7/69:05 amMSN - SJO
1 stop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/136:35 amSJO - MSN
1 stop14h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$742

Cheap Madison to San José flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Madison to San José specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Madison to San José in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 5/136:11 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:15 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$690
Mon 5/135:25 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$691
Mon 5/136:11 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/162:15 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$708
Sun 5/126:30 amMSN - SJO
2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/191:30 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$709
Sun 5/125:45 amMSN - SJO
2 stops31h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$759
Sun 5/127:00 amMSN - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/191:50 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$818
Mon 5/135:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,013
Mon 5/135:05 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop28h 08mDelta
Thu 5/167:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop26h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/3$1,165

Madison to San José 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Madison and San José in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Madison to San José in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 11/15:49 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/83:31 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$497
Tue 7/911:32 amMSN - SJO
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/1811:59 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$500
Tue 7/96:38 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/1811:59 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$505
Tue 7/96:38 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/182:13 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$568
Fri 11/15:13 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop21h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/86:34 amSJO - MSN
1 stop16h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$579
Mon 5/136:11 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:15 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$690
Mon 5/135:25 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$691
Mon 5/136:11 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/162:15 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$708
Sun 5/126:30 amMSN - SJO
2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/191:30 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$709

Madison to San José flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Madison to San José for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Madison to San José departing last-minute. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Mon 5/136:11 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:15 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$690
Mon 5/135:25 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$691
Mon 5/136:11 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops25h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/162:15 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$708
Sun 5/126:30 amMSN - SJO
2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/191:30 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$709
Sun 5/125:45 amMSN - SJO
2 stops31h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$759
Sun 5/127:00 amMSN - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/191:50 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$818
Mon 5/135:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,013
Mon 5/135:05 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop28h 08mDelta
Thu 5/167:00 amSJO - MSN
1 stop26h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/3$1,165

Find flights from Madison to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to San José 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/9

1 stop11h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop22h 37m

$500

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/9

2 stops19h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop22h 37m

$505

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/8

2 stops14h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops22h 00m

$533

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/6

2 stops17h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop14h 54m

$568

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/8

1 stop30h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops19h 20m

$580

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/8

1 stop30h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/18

1 stop21h 40m

$583

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/6

2 stops19h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/13

2 stops20h 58m

$590

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/6

1 stop13h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop14h 54m

$742

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When is the best time to book a flight from Madison to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madison to San José. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madison to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Madison to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Madison to San José. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madison to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip from Madison to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Madison to San José is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $575. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to San José, San José Province (average of $392). Flying from Madison to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $534). 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.

January

$427

February

$449

March

$497

April

$415

May

$409

June

$505

July

$534

August

$437

September

$392

October

$406

November

$479

December

$485

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

64.4 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated May 4, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Madison to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Madison to San José, San José Province for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Madison to San José, San José Province for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $500, but on average you can expect to pay $575.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Madison to San José, San José Province for under $700?

    There are currently 8+ open flights from Madison to San José, San José Province within the next 7 days for less than $700.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $500. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $533 round trip. American Airlines is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does MSN to SJO mean?

    This is defined as Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN) and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). Codes like San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to San José that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Madison to San José flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Madison to San José with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Madison to San José flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madison to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madison to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madison to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madison to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to San José that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Madison to San José offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Madison to San José?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Madison to San José flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Madison to San José, San José Province flight deals updated?

    The Madison to San José, San José Province flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/3.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Madison to San José

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