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$350+ Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain (MAD) to San José (SJO)

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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SJO
Feb 17 — Feb 241
Tue 2/17
Tue 2/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 18, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Fri 6/58:30 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Fri 6/127:05 pm
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
KLM
Deal found 1/18$613
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Tue 6/26:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/166:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$628
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 5/286:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/67:05 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$633
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 6/63:50 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Tue 6/167:40 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 1/18$636
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 5/66:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/277:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$654
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/114:20 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/247:05 am
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$663
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 3/1112:25 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Tue 3/246:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Deal found 1/16$664
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 5/276:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/67:05 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$665
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Mon 5/116:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/257:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$675
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/216:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
KLM
Mon 5/186:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop31h 05m
KLM
Deal found 1/18$688
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:30 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop14h 00m
Avianca
Tue 5/2610:10 am
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop17h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 1/18$689
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:30 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop30h 20m
Avianca
Mon 5/254:45 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop34h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 1/18$690

Find flight deals from Madrid to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) 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 January 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$613
(KLM)

One-way from

$350
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$903

Good round-trip deal

$794 or less

Good one-way deal

$570 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Madrid

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Fri 4/24

12:40 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop31h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

1:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$775

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/21

12:40 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop31h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

1:25 pm-6:20 am

2 stops32h 55m

$775

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/22

12:40 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop31h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

1:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$775

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/23

1:05 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops39h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

$804

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

11:15 am-10:02 pm

1 stop17h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

7:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$808

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/29

11:15 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops20h 15m

$809

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/2

10:00 am-10:02 pm

2 stops43h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$811

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/2

10:00 am-10:02 pm

2 stops19h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

$817

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

11:15 am-10:02 pm

1 stop17h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

$817

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/13

12:40 pm-12:04 pm

2 stops31h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

1:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$822

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Compare providers for flights from Madrid to San José

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 Madrid to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.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 Madrid-San José flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Madrid-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Madrid-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Madrid-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Madrid-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Madrid to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madrid to San José. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 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 Madrid to San José?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of $467). Flying from Madrid to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 MAD to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 18, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to San José as you normally would.

The best insider tips for Madrid to San José flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Madrid to San José trip
Airports
MAD

For a smooth departure from MAD, use automated kiosks for check-in. Security lines move quickly, but factor in extra time for customs if you're not an EU citizen.

Read more about MADBy Lori Zaino
SJO

Upon arrival at SJO, expect long immigration lines during peak times. After clearing, follow signs to baggage claim and customs before exiting the terminal.

Read more about SJOBy Marisa Garcia
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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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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 January 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air France, Iberia, and Avianca from Madrid to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,090 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,494 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to San José. 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 Madrid to San José?

    To fly from Madrid to San José, you need to book a flight from Barajas (MAD) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO). Nonstop flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Madrid Barajas take 11h 05m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Barajas to Juan Santamaria Intl offered by 4 different airlines.

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

    Flights from Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from Madrid to San José will take you 31h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5278 mi.

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

    Avianca, at $553, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and Iberojet. Avianca is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $396. Iberojet flights start at $424 while deals on Iberia start at $449 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Madrid to San José consider choosing Qatar Airways (58%), Iberia (58%) or British Airways (58%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $457. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $642 on average, our data indicates $1,911 when flying from Madrid to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to San José?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of $467). Flying from Madrid to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 4 airlines flying from Madrid to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Madrid to San José. 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 January 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$553Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$559Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberojetCheapest$641Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$658Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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