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$410 Find Cheap Flights from Madrid to San José

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Cheap Flight Deals from Madrid to San José (MAD-SJO)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Madrid to San José currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Madrid to San José

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Madrid to San José.
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12:25 pm - 4:50 pmMAD-SJO
11h 25mnonstop
6:10 pm - 11:30 amSJO-MAD
10h 20mnonstop
$653Iberia
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Tue, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 19
11:00 am - 9:52 pmMAD-SJO
17h 52m1 stop
8:35 pm - 11:25 pmSJO-MAD
19h 50m1 stop
$655KLM
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Tue, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 26
11:00 am - 9:57 pmMAD-SJO
17h 57m1 stop
8:10 pm - 5:00 pmSJO-MAD
13h 50m1 stop
Mon, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 24
2:45 pm - 6:50 pmMAD-SJO
11h 05mnonstop
9:00 pm - 2:05 pmSJO-MAD
10h 05mnonstop
$671Iberojet
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Tue, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 18
11:00 am - 9:52 pmMAD-SJO
17h 52m1 stop
8:35 pm - 7:15 pmSJO-MAD
15h 40m2 stops
Tue, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 26
2:45 pm - 6:50 pmMAD-SJO
11h 05mnonstop
9:00 pm - 2:05 pmSJO-MAD
10h 05mnonstop
$696Iberojet
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Sat, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 18
11:00 am - 9:52 pmMAD-SJO
41h 52m2 stops
3:35 pm - 8:00 amSJO-MAD
33h 25m2 stops
$777Delta
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 25
11:00 am - 9:52 pmMAD-SJO
17h 52m1 stop
2:19 pm - 8:00 amSJO-MAD
34h 41m2 stops
$812Delta
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Tue, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 28
12:35 am - 9:20 amMAD-SJO
15h 45m1 stop
4:55 pm - 1:25 pmSJO-MAD
13h 30m1 stop
$981Avianca
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Mon, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 11
8:30 am - 6:55 pmMAD-SJO
17h 25m2 stops
2:15 am - 10:35 pmSJO-MAD
13h 20m1 stop
$982Avianca
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Tue, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 10

Flights from Madrid to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to San José?

The average price of all flights from Madrid to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Madrid to San José, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Madrid to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to San José is June, where tickets cost $680 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,140 and $1,122 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Madrid to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 145 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$410
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Madrid to San José

When to book flights from Madrid to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Madrid to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to San José was $410 for a one-way ticket and $653 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madrid and San José?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San José from Madrid.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Madrid to San José?

    When flying out of Madrid you will be using Madrid Barajas. You will be landing at San José, also known as San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Madrid to San José?

    Iberia, Lufthansa, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to San José?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to San José?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Madrid and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from Madrid to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to San José, Iberia or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to San José are Iberia and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $1,032 and an overall rating of 7.0, Iberia is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $969 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline. Booking your flights between Madrid and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Madrid to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $531 or less one-way and $740 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Madrid to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from Madrid Barajas Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Iberia, Iberojet, +1 more

British Airways, Iberia, +2 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, Iberia, Iberojet, +1 more

British Airways, Iberia, +2 more

Sunday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas

Monday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Iberia, Iberojet, +1 more

British Airways, Iberia, +2 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, Iberia, Iberojet, +1 more

British Airways, Iberia, +2 more

Sunday

British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways

British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Madrid to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Madrid to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1525 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.4Boarding
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There was 2 hours delay before boarding and 2 hours delay after boarding while waiting in the plane

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Oct 2024YVR - CDG
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There was 2 hours delay before boarding and 2 hours delay after boarding while waiting in the plane

Boarding was a disaster being moved by Air France by bus to the plane. The plane should have been at the right gate.

They lost my baggage and I still have not got it back. Disgrace

They lost my lauggage and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. NO ONE IS HELPING! PLEASE HELP FIND MY LOST LAUGGAGE

Extremely poor. First - and oddly enough, Air France denied access to the Business Class lounge at CDG to all of us - although we were all flying Business Class. It is amazing that an airline denies lounge access to its passengers flying on business and paying several thousand dollars each ticket. Second, the food on Business Class on absolutely horrible. Air France must have made an effort to prepare bad tasting dishes (not even the ice cream was good). Third, the cabin temperature was too hot and although we complained many times, it never got cooler.

A disaster. Air France is a real joke. They overcharge us customers for absolutely nothing. Service was very poor, food was mediocre, entertainment non existent, etc. We paid thousands of dollars for our business class tickets and then we were told in Paris we could not access its lounge. Really Air France ? Congratulations on irritating your customers to the sky high level and ensuring we will do everything in our power to discourage others to travel with you.

The first half from DC to Paris was very good and the staff were very helpful and humble BUT flight from Paris to Mumbai was sad. 1) it was packed. 2) no space on head compartment 3) crews were unresponsive to the calls 4) one crew member literally banged the bottle of water after giving me glass of water. A little water splashed on me and she was unapologetic 5) with so many hours of flight, little leg space should be taken care else don’t fill your airline till brim which affects your crew and they remove anger on us. 6) huge line for washrooms. 7) 2nd half journey was pathetic

Flight was late over a hour just like the first one. WiFi was down.

I paid 3 this and dollars for two tickets. No food, minimum drink, confused service and very uncomfortable sear. There was zero difference between busy ness and tourist class. I received a pathetic apology

Forty five minutes late for departure. Staff were pleasant. Food was adequate but not outstanding. Entertainment system was very good, as it usually is on Air France.

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

They charged me $120 to check one bag and then charged me another $120 for a carryon. Ridiculous!

Boarding, crew and food. Seats are too small Love Avianca

Kiwi is the worst, I couldn’t flight for work, Kiwi kept 100% of my money (they didn’t even return the taxes) I will not buy with kiwi again

Poor In food , poor in entertainment , passengers don’t get for free not even water

Horrible. They canceled several flights and kept pushing us to different flights. We were 12 hours in the airport with no compensation and not even a single apology.

The fees for baggage were outrageous. $130 for carry on and $150 for check in for an international flight. The seats did not recline. We were not even offered water. Had we known all of this, we would not have booked Avianca at all.

Ok, but these people don’t give you nothing no snack no water

I expected the plane to be as the one I took from manaos to Bogota and unfortunately it wasn’t as nice, the sits didn’t recline and there was not onboard entertainment.

The personal at the front desk in Manaos was awesome, I have never experience anything like that before, the person who attended me deserves to have a promotion I still remember him, very educated, kind but overall he could put himself on your position

Very well, except that my luggage didn’t arrive in the corresponding flight, but they brought to me the next day.

Was very unhappy with the entire process, from check in to boarding to the comfort of the flight. Did not enjoy the flight on Level.

The boarding was a nightmare. Iberia would not let me check in in advance. They then refused to issue a boarding pass in Paris and said I would get the boarding pass in Madrid. In Madrid, there was no transit desk, no help. I had to run around and find someone to issue the pass. I only had an hour and risked missing the connection. Only at the gate did Iberia tell me they were overbooked and had downgraded me. I was stressed, exhausted, almost missed the connection because of Iberia’s conduct. Unacceptable.

When having a connection at Madrid, it’s extremely confusing. You must travel from your arrival gate, all the way down stairs to a security check point, go up stairs, then downstairs to another security check. Then make your way to your gate. All the while traveling through a “mall” inside the airport which makes it difficult. 10/10 don’t recommend connecting flights through Madrid.

The flight was decent. I purchased my flight through Iberia, traveling with my elderly mother with mobility issues. I try to pay for luggage and seats online prior but Iberia website directs me to AA website. AA airlines website does not recognize the record locator. My mother and I are separated and each get a middle seat. She is seated the furthest away from a bathroom. I had to sit behind her to see her wave at me to use the bathroom. Lights out on the flight and I could not see her wave and she is not tech savvy to push an attendant button even though I showed her how. The attention to this detail puts AA at the bottom of my list when traveling with my elderly mother. Bad execution and handling when servicing those with extra needs due to mobility. I could not get her to the bathroom because she’s slow and she had to wait for me to get up from my middle seat then move her out of her middle seat. She had an accident which required that I hel her clean up before taking her back to her seat.

okay, will recommend from PR to Madrid, faster turn around

N/A - missed the flight because of the delay in flight to Madrid

The flight staff was excellent, one of the best I've had. Food and wine was very good and seats very comfortable. Luggage came out pretty quickly too considering the number of passengers. Also, excellent internet. The only thing that could have been improved on was the choice of movies -- kind of limited and not great selections.

My baggage did not arrive, missed connection, service representative was not helpful.

Worst flight in years.. is not easy to flight 11 hours without entertainment onboard and the crew was not empathetic about it or even gave an apology for the inconvenience. Poor treatment to the passengers, and some responses where roughly given.

Χρεώνουν πολύ ακριβά τη βαλίτσα .Λιγότερο από 15 κιλά πλήρωσα 150 ευρώ .μόνο για την επιστροφή. Επίσης δε σε αφήνουν να κάνεις online ,πρόσθεση βαλίτσας μια μέρα νωρίτερα από την πτήση . Δε θα ξαναπεταξω με αυτή την εταιρεία

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Madrid to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/13Thu
1 stop
23h 05mMAD-SJO
$410
5/20Tue
nonstopIberojet
10h 50mMAD-SJO
$431
5/3Sat
nonstopIberojet
10h 50mMAD-SJO
$434
2/8Sat
1 stopAvianca
20h 35mMAD-SJO
$490
5/19Mon
1 stopAvianca
15h 45mMAD-SJO
$491
12/4Wed
1 stopDelta
17h 53mMAD-SJO
$630
12/7Sat
1 stopDelta
17h 57mMAD-SJO
$632
3/13Thu
nonstopIberia
11h 25mMAD-SJO
$733
2/9Sun
nonstopIberia
11h 25mMAD-SJO
$734
12/29Sun
2 stopsBritish Airways
31h 59mMAD-SJO
$895

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Last minute flights from Madrid to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Madrid to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/24Sun
multi-stop
17h 53mMAD-SJO
12/3Tue
multi-stop
13h 50mSJO-MAD
$645
11/24Sun
multi-stop
17h 53mMAD-SJO
12/3Tue
multi-stop
19h 55mSJO-MAD
$647
11/24Sun
multi-stopKLM
17h 53mMAD-SJO
12/3Tue
multi-stopKLM
16h 30mSJO-MAD
$669
11/24Sun
multi-stopKLM
17h 53mMAD-SJO
12/3Tue
multi-stopKLM
16h 30mSJO-MAD
$671
11/24Sun
multi-stopDelta
22h 53mMAD-SJO
12/3Tue
multi-stopDelta
29h 40mSJO-MAD
$759
11/23Sat
multi-stopDelta
17h 53mMAD-SJO
11/30Sat
multi-stopDelta
19h 00mSJO-MAD
$912
11/26Tue
multi-stopAvianca
15h 45mMAD-SJO
3/11Tue
multi-stopAvianca
13h 20mSJO-MAD
$1,096
11/26Tue
multi-stopAvianca
15h 45mMAD-SJO
3/12Wed
multi-stopAvianca
18h 25mSJO-MAD
$1,097
11/23Sat
nonstopIberia
11h 25mMAD-SJO
1/9Thu
nonstopIberia
10h 20mSJO-MAD
$3,734
11/23Sat
nonstopIberia
11h 25mMAD-SJO
1/5Sun
nonstopIberia
9h 50mSJO-MAD
$6,301

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