Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San José, San José Province to Madrid flights typically cost between £574 and £782 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £443 on Iberojet (4 Nov-25 Nov).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.San José, San José Province to Madrid flights typically cost between £574 and £782 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £443 on Iberojet (4 Nov-25 Nov).

Question 2

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

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Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas have been viewed 18 times in the past calendar month.

Question 3

How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

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There are many flights that can get you from San José, San José Province to Madrid in 10h. Fly via Iberojet to get the fastest option. The distance from San José, San José Province to Madrid is about 5278 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 4

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

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Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Madrid is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £398 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Iberojet and Iberia, starting at £455 and £464 round-trip. Users have found that Avianca is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 5

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

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The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province 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.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid in July is currently the most expensive (average of £242). 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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Madrid flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to Madrid

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The most flights from SJO to MAD 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 (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid? While on average our users pay £3,045, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £2,913. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), is priced around £617.

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

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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 San José, San José Province to Madrid on time: Qatar Airways (81%), Iberia (81%), British Airways (81%).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

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Before booking your flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid check out the most popular airlines for this route: Avianca, Iberojet or Iberia.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

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Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 47% on the overall cost on flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid.

Question 15

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

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 51 days in advance to save up to 32% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 51 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £679, or £712 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Madrid. Flights to Madrid from San José, San José Province in February are about £601 on average during February, but can be found for as low as £390.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to MAD?

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When flying from San José, San José Province 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 22% versus a flight at midday.

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What airports do I use to fly from San José to Madrid?

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To fly from San José to Madrid, you need to book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Barajas (MAD). Nonstop flights to Madrid Barajas from San José Juan Santamaria Intl take 9h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Barajas offered by 3 different airlines.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from San José to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from San José to Madrid?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Madrid.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Madrid?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San José to Madrid?

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San José to Madrid?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from San José to Madrid.

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Round-trip from	£443
One-way from	£307
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£654
Good round-trip deal	£3,045 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest£398	Average£431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
Iberojet	Cheapest£455	Average£667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Iberojet flights
Iberia	Cheapest£464	Average£691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights

Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from £307

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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