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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to San José

MAD — SJO
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 17 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£583

Good round-trip deal

£615 or less

Good one-way deal

£345 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madrid to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to San José. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 63 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 Madrid to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 17 September 2025.

When flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province, 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 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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 17 September 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.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,924 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Gaby,Aug 2025

BCN - ORD

Our flight kept getting delayed due to the weather and mechanical issues. Then it was canceled and rescheduled until the following day which was also delayed by a couple hours and the returning flight was also delayed so overall, we wasted a lot of time on the airport. Also, when it happened the first day, they did not want to honor a hotel or rideshare service voucher because it was hard to find an uber at 3-4 in the morning and customer service was closed that late in the day.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,924 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,924 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.1

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Gaby,Aug 2025

BCN - ORD

Our flight kept getting delayed due to the weather and mechanical issues. Then it was canceled and rescheduled until the following day which was also delayed by a couple hours and the returning flight was also delayed so overall, we wasted a lot of time on the airport. Also, when it happened the first day, they did not want to honor a hotel or rideshare service voucher because it was hard to find an uber at 3-4 in the morning and customer service was closed that late in the day.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Madrid to San José, San José Province flight route?

    Flights from Madrid Barajas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 14 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Madrid to San José, San José Province is Iberojet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £425 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Iberia, starting at £493. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to San José, San José Province?

    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, San José Province on time: Qatar Airways (84%), Iberia (84%), British Airways (84%).

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Madrid to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 2 airlines flying from Madrid to San José

Discover the top 2 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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberojetCheapest£425Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest£493Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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