Spain

$428+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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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 May 5, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/24:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Tue 6/211:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 4/30$630
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/146:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/195:45 pm
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$640
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/146:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop33h 45m
KLM
Wed 8/196:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 00m
KLM
Deal found 4/30$647
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/207:40 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Tue 11/32:45 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 5/1$676
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/69:10 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 6/116:30 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 5/3$679
This Iberojet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/207:40 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Tue 11/102:45 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 4/30$693
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/24:30 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Fri 5/1511:30 am
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 4/30$697
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/26:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Air France
Thu 6/116:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Air France
Deal found 5/4$701
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/26:25 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/116:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$704
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/411:20 pm
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 6/116:30 pm
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 5/4$705
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/57:15 pm
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/266:00 am
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$709
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 10/211:50 am
SJO
-
AGP
2 stops22h 40m
Avianca
Thu 11/59:10 am
AGP
-
SJO
2 stops30h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 4/30$857

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 May 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$640
(KLM)

One-way from

$428
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,031

Good round-trip deal

$787 or less

Good one-way deal

$443 or less
From Costa Rica to Spain
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Spain
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($109 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 May 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Spain that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

7:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 6/9

2:20 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$786

San JoséSan Sebastian

SJO - EAS

SJOEAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/14

1:50 am-8:40 am

2 stops22h 50m

San Sebastián

Thu 9/3

9:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$895

San JoséSan Sebastian

SJO - EAS

SJOEAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

4:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

San Sebastián

Sat 6/6

9:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$897

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

12:44 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops47h 06m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 6/20

11:15 am-10:39 pm

2 stops43h 24m

$909

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/12

6:40 am-9:00 am

2 stops42h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 7/30

11:15 am-10:11 am

2 stops54h 56m

$916

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

7:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/26

2:20 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$930

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

7:55 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 6/11

12:00 pm-11:38 am

1 stop31h 38m

$938

San JoséBarcelona

SJO - BCN

SJOBCN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/24

11:13 am-8:20 am

2 stops37h 07m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 6/11

12:00 pm-11:38 am

1 stop31h 38m

$938

San JoséAlicante

SJO - ALC

SJOALC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

9:25 am-9:10 am

2 stops15h 45m

Alicante

Wed 6/10

9:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$987

San JoséSan Sebastian

SJO - EAS

SJOEAS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

San Sebastián

Sat 6/6

9:30 pm-8:50 am

2 stops19h 20m

$991

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Spain?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Costa Rica to Spain, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Spain (average of $616). Flying from Costa Rica to Spain in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,078). 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 May 5, 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 30% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Spain have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 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 26% 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 May 5, 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

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

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 Iberia can get you from Costa Rica to Spain in just under 10h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 35m. 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 $370 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Spain (average of $616). Flying from Costa Rica to Spain in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,078). 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$494Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$495Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$543Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AviancaCheapest$548Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberojetCheapest$573Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$770Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air EuropaCheapest$819Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$822Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,009Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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