Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from £336
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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
28 Apr — 5 May1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or November, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from San José to Madrid
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 29 March 2026.
Sun 5/416:30
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Mon 20/411:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 28/3£434
Sat 31/1016:15
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop24h 05m
Avianca
Sun 15/1115:25
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop25h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 27/3£467
Mon 12/1001:50
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop20h 20m
Avianca
Fri 23/1011:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 29/3£473
Tue 28/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/510:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£536
Tue 28/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/510:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£538
Fri 24/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/510:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£539
Wed 28/1001:45
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 35m
Avianca
Sun 8/1115:25
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop25h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 29/3£541
Tue 2/619:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 11/618:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 25/3£542
Tue 28/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/517:45
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£546
Fri 24/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
KLM
Thu 7/506:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Deal found 25/3£547
Best flights from San José to Madrid
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Madrid that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 March 2026.
Tue 28/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/506:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£581
Thu 17/907:55
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops40h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 8/1011:15
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops33h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/3£716
Sat 19/921:10
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Sat 26/915:25
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 28/3£721
Thu 18/618:25
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop33h 45m
KLM
Fri 26/609:50
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop35h 17m
KLM
Deal found 27/3£726
Wed 17/614:50
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 25m
Air Europa
Wed 24/615:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop14h 42m
Air Europa
Deal found 27/3£755
Tue 28/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/520:15
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£591
Thu 16/408:45
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops39h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 28/511:15
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops40h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/3£750
Fri 17/413:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops35h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 11/513:30
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/3£752
Wed 15/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/517:45
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£782
Fri 5/600:30
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops25h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 13/611:15
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops43h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/3£786
Fri 17/423:59
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/512:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£821
Thu 10/913:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops34h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 26/911:15
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops33h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/3£795
Direct flights from San José to Madrid
Explore direct flight options from San José to Madrid based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 29 March 2026.
Tue 2/619:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 11/618:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 25/3£542
Tue 2/619:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 18/618:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 26/3£562
Sat 6/621:10
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Sat 13/615:25
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 28/3£566
Tue 12/519:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Tue 2/614:20
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 25/3£572
Thu 4/623:20
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 11/618:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 27/3£572
Tue 26/519:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 4/618:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 25/3£573
Sat 1/821:10
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 27/818:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 26/3£582
Thu 21/516:30
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 20m
Iberia
Thu 28/511:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 25/3£590
Tue 4/819:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Tue 25/814:20
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 29/3£590
Sat 30/521:10
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Tue 9/614:20
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 27/3£592
Last-minute flights from San José to Madrid
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Madrid. Data last updated 29 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 5/416:30
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Mon 20/411:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 28/3£434
Wed 22/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
KLM
Thu 7/506:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Deal found 24/3£564
Fri 24/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/510:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£539
Fri 24/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
KLM
Thu 7/506:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Deal found 25/3£547
Sun 26/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/506:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£556
Mon 27/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
KLM
Wed 6/506:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
KLM
Deal found 25/3£560
Mon 27/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/510:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£569
Tue 28/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/506:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£536
Tue 28/413:21
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/517:45
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£546
One-way flights from San José to Madrid
Search for one-way flight options from San José to Madrid. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 March 2026.
Tue 16/619:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 27/3£336
Thu 9/723:20
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 27/3£370
Tue 2/619:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 27/3£371
Sat 20/621:10
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 26/3£372
Wed 17/601:50
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 25/3£399
Tue 7/719:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 29/3£406
Tue 30/619:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 27/3£406
Tue 2/616:00
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 25/3£407
Tue 11/812:40
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops21h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 29/3£411
Sun 12/715:10
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop25h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 28/3£412
Mon 11/514:00
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop17h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 28/3£417
Find 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 29 March 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to Madrid 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 28/4
13:21-12:15
1 stop14h 54m
Madrid Barajas
Sun 10/5
06:00-17:20
1 stop19h 20m
£581
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 28/4
13:21-12:15
1 stop14h 54m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 12/5
20:15-17:10
1 stop28h 55m
£591
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 17/9
07:55-08:05
2 stops40h 10m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 8/10
11:15-12:26
2 stops33h 11m
£716
Fastest return journey
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 19/9
21:10-15:25
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 26/9
15:25-18:15
Nonstop10h 50m
£721
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 18/6
18:25-12:10
1 stop33h 45m
Madrid Barajas
Fri 26/6
09:50-13:07
1 stop35h 17m
£726
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 16/4
08:45-08:05
2 stops39h 20m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 28/5
11:15-19:37
2 stops40h 22m
£750
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 17/4
13:25-09:00
2 stops35h 35m
Madrid Barajas
Mon 11/5
13:30-07:15
2 stops25h 45m
£752
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 17/6
14:50-13:15
1 stop14h 25m
Madrid Barajas
Wed 24/6
15:05-21:47
1 stop14h 42m
£755
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 15/4
13:21-12:15
1 stop14h 54m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 9/5
17:45-17:20
1 stop31h 35m
£782
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 5/6
00:30-09:50
2 stops25h 20m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 13/6
11:15-22:39
2 stops43h 24m
£786
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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 13 March 2026.
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 71 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 £370). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £509). 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 29 March 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Madrid as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Madrid?
How often are flights from San José to Madrid delayed?
About 28% of weekly flights between San José and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Madrid flights?
Historically, flights departing at night 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 Thursday 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, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being 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 29 March 2026.
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.
Ground staff in Seville are incompetent. I fly over 300K KM per year and understand rules. Had to waste time to try to get baggage checked through for entire reservation but ground crew insisted I had to claim in Madrid. Once in Madrid, Ground staff said that it should have been checked through and did recheck the baggage. Wasted time and energy. Not level of service expected when flying business class with family and 10 suitcases. And one suitcase got lost.
Ground staff in Seville are incompetent. I fly over 300K KM per year and understand rules. Had to waste time to try to get baggage checked through for entire reservation but ground crew insisted I had to claim in Madrid. Once in Madrid, Ground staff said that it should have been checked through and did recheck the baggage. Wasted time and energy. Not level of service expected when flying business class with family and 10 suitcases. And one suitcase got lost.
Ground staff in Seville are incompetent. I fly over 300K KM per year and understand rules. Had to waste time to try to get baggage checked through for entire reservation but ground crew insisted I had to claim in Madrid. Once in Madrid, Ground staff said that it should have been checked through and did recheck the baggage. Wasted time and energy. Not level of service expected when flying business class with family and 10 suitcases. And one suitcase got lost.
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What airports do I use to fly from San José to Madrid?
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 10h 15m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to Barajas offered by 3 different airlines.
How popular is this San José to Madrid flight route?
The San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas flight path was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San José to Madrid?
United Airlines and KLM can get you from San José to Madrid in just under 33h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 35m. There are 5278 mi between San José and Madrid. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Madrid round-trip?
Avianca, at £413, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Madrid.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Iberojet and Iberia. Avianca is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from San José to Madrid?
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 to Madrid on time: Iberojet (71%), Iberia (55%), Qatar Airways (54%).
What are the cheapest flights from San José to Madrid?
Looking for the cheapest flight from San José to Madrid? While on average our users pay £1,866, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £534. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), is priced around £728.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Madrid?
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.
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 £370). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £509). 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.
Explore flights to Madrid departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 29 March 2026.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Madrid. 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 29 March 2026.
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