What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to San José flights?

Over the last year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Madrid to San José delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Madrid and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

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 14h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5278 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 $412. Iberojet flights start at $422 while deals on Iberia start at $449 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Madrid to San José

The most flights from MAD to SJO are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to San José?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $338. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $600 on average, our data indicates $1,793 when flying from Madrid to San José.

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 (48%), Iberia (48%) or British Airways (48%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Madrid to San José?

When booking a flight from Madrid to San José, you may want to consider flying on Iberia, Iberojet or Avianca as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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 10h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Barajas to Juan Santamaria Intl offered by 4 different airlines.

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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Madrid to San José flights typically cost between $784 and $1,081 in March. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $623 on Avianca (Mar 3-Mar 11).

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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 December 28, 2025.

Mon 12/2911:15 amMAD - SJO

1 stop17h 40mDelta

Thu 1/297:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops18h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$774

Mon 12/2911:15 amMAD - SJO

1 stop17h 40mDelta

Wed 1/147:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops25h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$807

Mon 12/2911:15 amMAD - SJO

1 stop17h 40mDelta

Thu 1/157:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops26h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$820

Mon 12/2911:15 amMAD - SJO

1 stop17h 40mDelta

Sun 1/252:31 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops34h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$833

Wed 12/316:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops22h 55mDelta

Mon 1/267:00 amSJO - MAD

1 stop19h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$879

Sun 12/286:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops22h 55mDelta

Sun 1/257:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops27h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$911

Tue 12/302:45 pmMAD - SJO

Nonstop11h 15mIberojet

Tue 1/2710:00 pmSJO - MAD

Nonstop10h 00mIberojet

Deal found 12/26

$973

Sat 12/273:10 pmMAD - SJO

2 stops52h 46mDelta

Wed 12/317:00 amSJO - MAD

1 stop19h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$982

Tue 12/302:45 pmMAD - SJO

Nonstop11h 15mIberojet

Sat 1/2410:00 pmSJO - MAD

Nonstop10h 00mIberojet

Deal found 12/26

$1,016

Best flights from Madrid to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Madrid to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sat 1/2410:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Sat 2/73:54 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops33h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$769

Sat 1/1710:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops43h 15mDelta

Tue 1/272:31 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops34h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$769

Sat 2/1410:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops43h 02mDelta

Wed 2/257:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops18h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$769

Sat 1/1710:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops43h 15mDelta

Sun 1/252:31 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops34h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$769

Tue 4/1412:40 pmMAD - SJO

2 stops31h 24mDelta

Tue 4/281:25 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop14h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$781

Sat 1/2410:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Sat 4/251:25 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop14h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$781

Tue 4/1412:40 pmMAD - SJO

2 stops31h 24mDelta

Mon 4/271:25 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops34h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$781

Wed 4/1512:40 pmMAD - SJO

2 stops31h 24mDelta

Tue 4/281:25 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops34h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$781

Wed 1/141:05 pmMAD - SJO

2 stops30h 55mDelta

Wed 1/212:31 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops34h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$809

Thu 1/151:05 pmMAD - SJO

2 stops40h 10mDelta

Tue 1/272:31 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops34h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$809

Last-minute flights from Madrid to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to San José. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 12/2911:15 amMAD - SJO

1 stop17h 40mDelta

Thu 1/297:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops18h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$774

Mon 12/2911:15 amMAD - SJO

1 stop17h 40mDelta

Wed 1/147:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops25h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$807

Wed 1/1410:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops34h 00mDelta

Tue 2/247:00 amSJO - MAD

1 stop19h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$808

Thu 1/151:05 pmMAD - SJO

2 stops40h 10mDelta

Tue 2/247:00 amSJO - MAD

1 stop19h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$809

Sat 1/1710:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Mon 1/267:00 amSJO - MAD

1 stop19h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$769

Sat 1/1711:15 amMAD - SJO

1 stop18h 00mDelta

Sat 1/313:54 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops33h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$815

Tue 1/2010:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Tue 2/37:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops27h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$802

Tue 1/202:45 pmMAD - SJO

Nonstop11h 15mIberojet

Tue 2/310:00 pmSJO - MAD

Nonstop10h 00mIberojet

Deal found 12/26

$810

Sat 1/2410:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Sat 4/251:25 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop14h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$781

Sat 1/2410:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Sat 2/73:54 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops33h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$783

Sat 1/3110:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops43h 15mDelta

Mon 2/162:35 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops35h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$804

One-way flights from Madrid to San José
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sun 2/83:25 pmMAD - SJO

1 stop25h 35mAvianca

Deal found 12/27

$355

Tue 1/271:20 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 20mAvianca

Deal found 12/26

$357

Thu 2/56:35 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 20mAvianca

Deal found 12/26

$366

Wed 5/201:10 pmMAD - SJO

3 stops32h 35mAvianca

Deal found 12/28

$368

Tue 2/106:35 amMAD - SJO

2 stops35h 50mAvianca

Deal found 12/25

$383

Tue 2/37:40 amMAD - SJO

3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$395

Sat 1/247:40 amMAD - SJO

3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$405

Wed 2/410:50 amMAD - SJO

1 stop20h 25mAvianca

Deal found 12/28

$423

Sat 2/146:40 amMAD - SJO

1 stop15h 40mAvianca

Deal found 12/25

$425

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Most accurate provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Round-trip from	$623 (Avianca)
One-way from	$355 (Avianca)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,219
Good round-trip deal	$809 or less
Good one-way deal	$535 or less

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Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/24

10:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops19h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

3:54 pm-8:00 am

2 stops33h 06m

$769

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/17

10:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

2:31 pm-8:00 am

2 stops34h 29m

$769

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 2/14

10:00 am-10:02 pm

2 stops43h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops18h 00m

$769

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/17

10:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

2:31 pm-8:00 am

2 stops34h 29m

$769

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/14

12:40 pm-12:04 pm

2 stops31h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

1:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$781

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/24

10:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops19h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

1:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$781

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/14

12:40 pm-12:04 pm

2 stops31h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

1:25 pm-7:50 am

2 stops34h 25m

$781

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 4/15

12:40 pm-12:04 pm

2 stops31h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

1:25 pm-7:50 am

2 stops34h 25m

$781

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 1/14

1:05 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops30h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

2:31 pm-8:00 am

2 stops34h 29m

$809

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/15

1:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops40h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

2:31 pm-8:00 am

2 stops34h 29m

$809

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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

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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Madrid to San José at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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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.

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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

1,515 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Air France

7.4

Good

1,515 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,515 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Iberia

7.0

Good

3,059 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,515 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Avianca

6.6

Okay

2,488 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,515 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alpha Amadu,Dec 2025

CKY - CDG

Super calm and deliberate, staff are exceptionally down to detail

Related info for your journey

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 10h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 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 14h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5278 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $412. Iberojet flights start at $422 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 (48%), Iberia (48%) or British Airways (48%) 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 $338. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $600 on average, our data indicates $1,793 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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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Avianca	Cheapest$553	Average$798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Air France	Cheapest$559	Average$864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Iberojet	Cheapest$641	Average$911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Iberia	Cheapest$658	Average$1,091	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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