Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Thursday
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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 5 12月 2025.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
February
Average price
£896
Good round-trip deal
£880 or less
Good one-way deal
£795 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Madrid to San José
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to San José?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Madrid to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of £350). Flying from Madrid to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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 5 12月 2025.
When flying from Madrid to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight at midday.
Weekly flight availability from Madrid to San José
Explore weekly flight availability from Madrid to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 12月 2025.
The most flights from MAD to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
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 163 minutes.
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.
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.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to San José flights?
Over the past year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Madrid to San José?
Share of one-stop return flights from Madrid to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Madrid to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Madrid to San José?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Madrid to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £434.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Madrid to San José?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Madrid to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Bogotá (BOG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Madrid to San José?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Madrid to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Bogotá (BOG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.
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 5 12月 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madrid to San José, such as Iberia and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ground staff in Seville are incompetent. I fly over 300K KM per year and understand rules. Had to waste time to try to get baggage checked through for entire reservation but ground crew insisted I had to claim in Madrid. Once in Madrid, Ground staff said that it should have been checked through and did recheck the baggage. Wasted time and energy. Not level of service expected when flying business class with family and 10 suitcases. And one suitcase got lost.
Ground staff in Seville are incompetent. I fly over 300K KM per year and understand rules. Had to waste time to try to get baggage checked through for entire reservation but ground crew insisted I had to claim in Madrid. Once in Madrid, Ground staff said that it should have been checked through and did recheck the baggage. Wasted time and energy. Not level of service expected when flying business class with family and 10 suitcases. And one suitcase got lost.
Ground staff in Seville are incompetent. I fly over 300K KM per year and understand rules. Had to waste time to try to get baggage checked through for entire reservation but ground crew insisted I had to claim in Madrid. Once in Madrid, Ground staff said that it should have been checked through and did recheck the baggage. Wasted time and energy. Not level of service expected when flying business class with family and 10 suitcases. And one suitcase got lost.
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How popular is this Madrid to San José flight route?
Flights from Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 10 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to San José round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madrid to San José round-trip from £351. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Iberojet, from £499, and Iberia, from £573. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to San José?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Madrid to San José on time: Qatar Airways (45%), Iberia (45%), British Airways (45%).
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 holiday 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of £350). Flying from Madrid to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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.
Discover the top 3 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 12月 2025.
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