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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to San José
MAD — SJO
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from Madrid to San José
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 23 October 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | £614 |
Good round-trip deal | £668 or less |
Good one-way deal | £430 or less |
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 17 October 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 73 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 £418). Flying from Madrid to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £625). 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 23 October 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 16% versus a flight in the morning.
How often are flights from Madrid to San José delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between Madrid and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 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, Air Europa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as 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.
Bogotá (BOG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Madrid to San José on Cheapflights.
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 Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 56m.
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 Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 56m.
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 30m.
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 23 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madrid to San José, such as Iberia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.0
Comfort
6.7
Boarding
7.1
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.3
Crew
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreGaby,Aug 2025
BCN - ORD
Overall
7.0
Comfort
6.7
Boarding
7.1
Entertainment
6.6
Food
6.3
Crew
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreGaby,Aug 2025
BCN - ORD
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