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Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from £301
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
23 marras — 30 marras1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or November, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday
Cheap flight deals from San José to Madrid
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Madrid (MAD). 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 24 lokakuu 2025.
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Cheapest flights from San José to MadridExplore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 lokakuu 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 lokakuu 2025.
ma 3/1120:30SJO - MAD
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
to 20/1116:25MAD - SJO
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10£482
ti 11/1120:30SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
to 20/1116:25MAD - SJO
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10£487
ma 17/1120:30SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
pe 21/1106:00MAD - SJO
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£507
ti 18/1122:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
la 6/1214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 22/10£522
ti 18/1122:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
ti 2/1214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 23/10£523
ke 12/1120:30SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
to 27/1120:05MAD - SJO
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£526
ti 18/1120:30SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
la 6/1218:45MAD - SJO
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10£531
ti 28/1020:30SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
ke 5/1111:15MAD - SJO
1 stop32h 35mKLM
Deal found 22/10£535
ti 25/1120:30SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mKLM
la 6/1211:15MAD - SJO
1 stop18h 05mKLM
Deal found 23/10£536
ke 29/1020:30SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mKLM
ke 5/1111:15MAD - SJO
1 stop32h 35mKLM
Deal found 24/10£537
la 15/1122:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
ti 2/1214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 22/10£543
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San José
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Madrid
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ti 24/2
22:00-15:00
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
ti 17/3
14:45-19:00
Nonstop11h 15m
£440
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ti 20/1
22:00-15:00
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
la 7/2
14:45-19:00
Nonstop11h 15m
£478
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
la 28/2
22:00-15:00
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
ti 31/3
14:20-17:10
Nonstop10h 50m
£529
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ti 25/11
20:30-19:40
1 stop16h 10m
Madrid Barajas
la 6/12
18:45-17:50
1 stop30h 05m
£531
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ti 2/12
20:30-10:15
1 stop30h 45m
Madrid Barajas
pe 12/12
11:15-22:20
1 stop18h 05m
£536
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ke 5/11
20:30-16:05
1 stop36h 35m
Madrid Barajas
ke 19/11
11:15-22:07
1 stop17h 52m
£536
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ma 10/11
20:30-12:10
1 stop32h 40m
Madrid Barajas
ma 24/11
11:15-22:07
1 stop17h 52m
£536
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ti 4/11
20:30-23:25
1 stop19h 55m
Madrid Barajas
ma 24/11
11:15-22:07
1 stop17h 52m
£536
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
la 15/11
22:00-15:00
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
ti 25/11
14:45-19:00
Nonstop11h 15m
£543
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
la 7/3
22:00-15:00
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
la 14/3
14:45-19:00
Nonstop11h 15m
£598
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Best time to book a flight from San José to Madrid
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Madrid?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from San José to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 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 San José to Madrid?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Madrid (average of £394). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £515). 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 SJO to MAD?
Find hourly flight availability from San José to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 lokakuu 2025.
When flying from San José to Madrid, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight at midday.
How often are flights from San José to Madrid delayed?
About 25% of weekly flights between San José and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 191 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Madrid flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 San José to Madrid flights?
Over the past year, LEVEL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated 24 lokakuu 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Iberia and Avianca from San José to Madrid have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
6.7
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
7.1
Crew
7.7
Food
6.3
Overall
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodDavid,May 2025
JFK - MAD
Comfort
6.7
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
7.1
Crew
7.7
Food
6.3
Overall
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodDavid,May 2025
JFK - MAD
Comfort
6.7
Entertainment
6.6
Boarding
7.1
Crew
7.7
Food
6.3
Overall
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodDavid,May 2025
JFK - MAD
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