Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to San José from £290
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SJO
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Madrid to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 September 2026.
Sat 21/1106:05 -
2 stops37h 37m
Sun 29/1123:28 -
2 stops49h 17m
Deal found 22/9£512
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2 stops16h 40m
Deal found 18/9£515
Thu 24/906:00 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 7/1019:05 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 21/9£516
Sun 6/1220:30 -
1 stop28h 00m
Thu 17/1220:30 -
2 stops20h 05m
Deal found 18/9£518
Thu 24/1211:00 -
2 stops38h 16m
Wed 30/1223:28 -
2 stops25h 17m
Deal found 18/9£523
Wed 16/1211:00 -
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Sat 9/101:15 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 22/9£523
Tue 24/1111:15 -
2 stops33h 07m
Mon 14/1223:28 -
1 stop27h 02m
Deal found 20/9£524
Fri 4/1211:00 -
1 stop33h 00m
Thu 14/109:05 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 18/9£525
Best flights from Madrid to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Madrid to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
Thu 26/1111:15 -
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Mon 14/1223:28 -
1 stop27h 02m
Deal found 20/9£524
Thu 19/1112:20 -
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Thu 3/1218:20 -
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Deal found 22/9£526
Thu 5/1106:05 -
1 stop20h 10m
Fri 13/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 22/9£615
Tue 6/1006:00 -
2 stops20h 24m
Sat 10/1019:05 -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 20/9£630
Thu 7/111:05 -
1 stop16h 59m
Wed 27/118:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 18/9£847
Tue 24/1111:15 -
2 stops33h 07m
Mon 14/1223:28 -
1 stop27h 02m
Deal found 20/9£524
Fri 23/1006:00 -
2 stops20h 24m
Fri 30/1018:20 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 23/9£569
Wed 25/1111:15 -
1 stop32h 27m
Mon 14/1223:28 -
1 stop27h 02m
Deal found 20/9£524
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Thu 22/1013:25 -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 21/9£759
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1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 18/9£782
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2 stops24h 33m
Deal found 22/9£1,115
Fri 18/1211:00 -
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3 stops48h 35m
Deal found 18/9£933
Direct flights from Madrid to San José
Explore direct flight options from Madrid to San José based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
Thu 26/1111:35 -
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Deal found 22/9£529
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Deal found 22/9£542
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Deal found 22/9£550
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Deal found 19/9£552
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Nonstop10h 00m
Deal found 22/9£573
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Nonstop11h 25m
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Deal found 19/9£573
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Nonstop11h 30m
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Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 19/9£595
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Nonstop10h 00m
Deal found 22/9£597
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Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 22/9£606
Last-minute flights from Madrid to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from Madrid to San José. Data last updated 23 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 23/906:00 -
2 stops19h 00m
Fri 9/1019:05 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 20/9£523
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1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 21/9£516
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1 stop18h 20m
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Deal found 21/9£539
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Deal found 22/9£533
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Nonstop10h 40m
Deal found 22/9£532
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1 stop18h 20m
Sat 10/1018:25 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 18/9£524
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1 stop18h 20m
Sun 4/1019:05 -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 18/9£531
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1 stop18h 20m
Thu 15/1018:25 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 18/9£534
One-way flights from Madrid to San José
Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
Thu 18/306:05 -
2 stops19h 29m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 22/9£290
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1 stop16h 45m
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Deal found 20/9£293
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Deal found 20/9£294
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Deal found 21/9£296
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Deal found 19/9£307
Sat 6/306:05 -
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Deal found 19/9£319
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2 stops17h 40m
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Deal found 22/9£320
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Deal found 21/9£329
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2 stops32h 15m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 20/9£340
Find 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 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Madrid to San José 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Mon 1/3
12:20-22:05
1 stop16h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£293
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Fri 22/1
08:10-08:50
1 stop31h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£329
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Wed 10/3
10:10-11:45
3 stops32h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£348
Fastest return journey
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Thu 19/11
11:35-15:45
Nonstop11h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£371
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Sun 15/11
06:05-17:30
1 stop18h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£380
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Sun 6/12
20:30-17:30
1 stop28h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£381
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Wed 21/10
06:00-17:00
2 stops19h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£434
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Fri 23/10
06:00-18:24
2 stops20h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£475
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Fri 1/1
10:50-21:52
2 stops18h 02m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£476
MadridSan José
MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
MADSJO
Madrid Barajas
Thu 29/10
06:05-18:34
2 stops19h 29m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-07:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£476
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to San José?
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 82 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 £524). Flying from Madrid to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £932). 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 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to San José as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to San José?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Madrid to San José flights typically cost between £575 and £752 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £512 on United Airlines (21 Nov–29 Nov).
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 23 September 2026.
The most flights from MAD to SJO are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Madrid to San José delayed?
About 29% of weekly flights between Madrid and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 26% of flights being delayed.
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 September 2026.
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.
Smooth boarding, take off on time and landing ahead of schedule. Clean aircraft and nice crew.
Related info for your journey
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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.
How long is the flight from Madrid to San José?
A quick flight from Madrid to San José can take about 20h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £608. There are 5278 mi between Madrid and San José. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 £500. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Iberojet. These flights start at 28% 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 (80%), Iberia (80%), British Airways (80%).
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 £524). Flying from Madrid to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £932). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Madrid. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 September 2026.
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
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