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.

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.

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.

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 34h. 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.

Weekly flight availability from Madrid to San José

The most flights from MAD to SJO are scheduled on a Saturday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 $457. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $585 on average, our data indicates $1,897 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 (57%), Iberia (57%) or British Airways (57%) 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.

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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.

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.

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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 $796 and $1,086 in May. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $608 on KLM (May 11-Jun 9).

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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 11, 2026.

Mon 5/116:00 amMAD - SJO

1 stop18h 20mKLM

Tue 6/96:25 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop31h 05mKLM

Deal found 1/11

$608

Wed 5/136:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/87:05 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/11

$614

Mon 4/276:00 amMAD - SJO

1 stop18h 20mKLM

Wed 5/277:15 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops20h 10mKLM

Deal found 1/11

$615

Mon 6/16:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/137:05 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/9

$616

Tue 3/106:00 amMAD - SJO

1 stop19h 25mKLM

Wed 6/107:05 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops20h 20mKLM

Deal found 1/9

$617

Mon 6/86:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/207:05 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/9

$618

Sat 5/306:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops18h 20mAir France

Sun 7/57:05 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop20h 10mAir France

Deal found 1/9

$620

Mon 5/116:00 amMAD - SJO

1 stop18h 20mKLM

Thu 6/116:25 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop31h 05mKLM

Deal found 1/11

$626

Tue 3/32:45 pmMAD - SJO

Nonstop11h 15mIberojet

Tue 3/1710:00 pmSJO - MAD

Nonstop10h 00mIberojet

Deal found 1/9

$631

Tue 5/126:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops20h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/87:05 pmSJO - MAD

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/9

$632

Fri 5/291:05 pmMAD - SJO

1 stop35h 15mKLM

Mon 6/82:50 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops17h 35mKLM

Deal found 1/9

$633

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 January 11, 2026.

Wed 1/2110:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops34h 00mDelta

Mon 2/97:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops18h 00mDelta

Deal found 1/10

$766

Wed 1/2110:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops43h 15mDelta

Tue 2/107:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops23h 20mDelta

Deal found 1/9

$789

Thu 1/2210:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops34h 00mDelta

Tue 2/107:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops27h 40mDelta

Deal found 1/11

$799

Sat 1/2410:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Tue 2/107:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops27h 40mDelta

Deal found 1/10

$799

Sun 1/251:05 pmMAD - SJO

2 stops40h 10mDelta

Mon 2/97:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops18h 00mDelta

Deal found 1/11

$805

Mon 1/266:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops23h 15mDelta

Mon 2/97:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops18h 00mDelta

Deal found 1/11

$805

Fri 1/2310:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Sat 2/142:25 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops38h 45mDelta

Deal found 1/11

$812

Thu 1/2210:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Sat 2/142:25 pmSJO - MAD

2 stops38h 45mDelta

Deal found 1/11

$812

Sat 1/2410:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Thu 2/127:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops26h 05mDelta

Deal found 1/9

$814

Fri 1/2310:00 amMAD - SJO

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Thu 2/127:00 amSJO - MAD

2 stops26h 05mDelta

Deal found 1/9

$814

Last-minute flights from Madrid to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to San José. Data last updated January 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/2012:25 pmMAD - SJO

Nonstop11h 10mIberia

Thu 2/196:15 pmSJO - MAD

Nonstop9h 50mIberia

Deal found 1/11

$728

Wed 1/212:55 pmMAD - SJO

3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/1410:00 pmSJO - MAD