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$410+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Spain

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Spain

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Spain
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Spain. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/54:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Sat 5/1611:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 3/16$549
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/54:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Tue 6/211:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 3/16$573
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Tue 6/211:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 3/17$575
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 3/2412:25 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 3/17$602
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Tue 5/1211:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 3/17$605
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 7/307:45 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 20m
Avianca
Thu 9/178:10 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$622
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 3/3111:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 3/16$628
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 11/110:55 am
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop19h 55m
Avianca
Sun 11/153:25 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop25h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$629
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 7/287:45 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 20m
Avianca
Tue 9/298:10 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/19$630
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 10/91:50 am
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop23h 15m
Avianca
Thu 10/2211:05 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$637
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 6/254:00 pm
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop13h 40m
Avianca
Wed 8/263:40 pm
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop16h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$783
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/148:50 am
SJO
-
BCN
1 stop17h 45m
Air Canada
Sun 11/291:35 pm
BCN
-
SJO
1 stop16h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/19$786

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Spain

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Spain flight deals. Data was last updated March 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$549
(British Airways)

One-way from

$410
(SmartFares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,009

Good round-trip deal

$699 or less

Good one-way deal

$424 or less
From Costa Rica to Spain
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Spain
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Spain.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Spain.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Spain 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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Spain that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/17

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/8

2:00 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$810

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

8:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 5/12

4:10 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$832

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

1:21 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$833

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

1:21 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 5/3

12:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$834

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

8:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 5/12

4:10 pm-7:15 am

1 stop23h 05m

$836

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

8:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 5/16

4:10 pm-7:15 am

1 stop23h 05m

$836

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

1:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop34h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/9

11:15 am-5:30 am

2 stops26h 15m

$836

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

7:55 am-10:25 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 5/22

11:15 am-10:11 am

2 stops30h 56m

$864

San JoséValencia

SJO - VLC

SJOVLC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

7:45 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Valencia

Tue 9/22

7:20 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$883

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/13

9:10 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/2

6:30 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$889

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Spain

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Spain

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Spain?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Spain (average of $388). Flying from Costa Rica to Spain in December is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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 CR to ES?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Spain. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2026.

When flying from Costa Rica to Spain, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Spain delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Spain have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Spain flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Spain flights?

Over the last year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Spain

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Spain. 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 Spain. Reviews last updated March 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air France,Air Canada, andIberia from Costa Rica to Spain to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Spain. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Spain flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Spain?

    Iberojet, Avianca, and United Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to Spain in just under 10h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 25m. The distance from Costa Rica to Spain is about 5278 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Spain one-way?

    $289 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Iberia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Iberojet and Avianca, with prices starting from $375 and $390, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Spain that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Spain flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Spain?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Spain.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Spain?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Spain 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 Costa Rica to Spain?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Spain (average of $388). Flying from Costa Rica to Spain in December is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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 9 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Spain

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Spain. 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$494Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$497Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$546Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AviancaCheapest$555Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberojetCheapest$573Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$743Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$817Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air EuropaCheapest$819Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SWISSCheapest$1,009Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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