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$392+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SJO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 March or May, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$673
(Iberojet)

One-way from

$392
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$795

Good round-trip deal

$767 or less

Good one-way deal

$470 or less
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:35 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/68:40 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:30 amMAD - SJO
2 stops31h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/162:05 pmSJO - MAD
2 stops42h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$695
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 9/2711:30 amMAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 05mIberia
Mon 10/134:10 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 40mIberia
Deal found 9/14$696
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 9/234:30 pmMAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Thu 10/97:20 pmSJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Deal found 9/13$707
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:35 pmMAD - SJO
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/48:40 pmSJO - MAD
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$710
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 amMAD - SJO
2 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/168:45 amSJO - MAD
2 stops41h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 amMAD - SJO
2 stops36h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1812:35 pmSJO - MAD
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$724
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:15 amMAD - SJO
2 stops40h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/251:30 pmSJO - MAD
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$729
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:15 amMAD - SJO
2 stops32h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/208:37 amSJO - MAD
2 stops39h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$730
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:15 amMAD - SJO
2 stops40h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/288:37 amSJO - MAD
2 stops39h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$736
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/211:15 amMAD - SJO
2 stops52h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/167:55 amSJO - MAD
2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$737
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/126:00 amMAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Sun 11/168:30 pmSJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Deal found 9/13$738

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madrid to San José that are best for you.

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Madrid

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sat 1/31

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

$706

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

12:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops36h 25m

$717

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/2

11:15 am-7:15 am

2 stops28h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/26

2:20 pm-8:00 am

2 stops34h 40m

$730

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/8

11:15 am-11:38 am

2 stops32h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/14

8:37 am-6:40 am

2 stops62h 03m

$730

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 2/5

11:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

7:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops18h 00m

$766

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/11

11:15 am-10:12 pm

1 stop17h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

8:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$777

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 10/5

1:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop20h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/27

4:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$800

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 11/3

6:35 am-12:15 am

1 stop24h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/16

1:45 am-4:35 am

1 stop19h 50m

$823

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 12/29

1:35 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops39h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

6:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$852

MadridSan José

MAD - SJO

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/2

11:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

2:15 pm-8:00 am

2 stops58h 45m

$886

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The best insider tips for Madrid to San José flights

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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
Our travel experts
Lori Zaino

Lori Zaino

Expert on MAD

Lori Zaino

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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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, San José Province?

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 September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 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, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 September 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Madrid to San José, San José Province 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 afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madrid to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Madrid to San José. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Madrid to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 September 15, 2025.
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
1,469 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,924 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.

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 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, San José Province flight route?

    The Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Iberojet, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Madrid to San José, San José Province in about 11h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h. Airlines will cover a distance of 5278 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madrid to San José, San José Province round-trip from $559. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Avianca, from $566, and Iberojet, from $636. Users have found that Air France is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province consider choosing Qatar Airways (84%), Iberia (84%) or British Airways (84%) 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, San José Province?

    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 $614 on average, our data indicates $1,709 when flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$559Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AviancaCheapest$566Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberojetCheapest$636Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$658Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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