Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from £326
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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
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 April, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday
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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 22 August 2026.
Fri 27/1118:20 -
2 stops18h 15m
Wed 9/1206:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 22/8£463
Fri 13/1119:40 -
1 stop16h 55m
Tue 1/1206:00 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 18/8£468
Tue 10/1117:25 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Tue 24/1111:35 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Deal found 18/8£470
Tue 27/1017:25 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Tue 24/1111:35 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Deal found 18/8£471
Thu 8/1018:25 -
1 stop21h 00m
Thu 22/1010:05 -
2 stops19h 43m
Deal found 22/8£475
Sat 28/1118:20 -
2 stops18h 15m
Tue 8/1206:00 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 22/8£477
Mon 5/1019:05 -
2 stops20h 20m
Tue 20/1010:05 -
2 stops19h 43m
Deal found 22/8£478
Tue 17/1119:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Tue 1/1206:00 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 18/8£480
Thu 19/1118:20 -
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Tue 1/1206:00 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 19/8£481
Mon 12/1019:05 -
2 stops20h 20m
Fri 13/1107:00 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 19/8£482
Tue 24/1119:30 -
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Wed 9/1206:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 18/8£484
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 22 August 2026.
Fri 11/908:45 -
2 stops40h 15m
Thu 24/910:50 -
1 stop32h 48m
Deal found 22/8£632
Thu 24/918:50 -
Nonstop10h 15m
Thu 8/1014:00 -
Nonstop10h 50m
Deal found 19/8£787
Thu 24/908:45 -
2 stops39h 20m
Thu 8/1011:15 -
2 stops52h 00m
Deal found 18/8£633
Thu 8/1007:55 -
2 stops41h 05m
Thu 15/1013:05 -
2 stops50h 10m
Deal found 22/8£744
Thu 1/1007:55 -
2 stops41h 05m
Sun 1/1111:00 -
2 stops40h 39m
Deal found 19/8£825
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 22 August 2026.
Tue 10/1117:25 -
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Tue 24/1111:35 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Deal found 18/8£470
Tue 27/1017:25 -
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Tue 24/1111:35 -
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Deal found 18/8£471
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Sat 6/314:45 -
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Deal found 18/8£488
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Tue 17/1114:45 -
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Deal found 22/8£489
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Sat 27/214:45 -
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Deal found 18/8£508
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Tue 24/1114:45 -
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Deal found 20/8£511
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Deal found 22/8£511
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Tue 23/214:45 -
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Deal found 18/8£527
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Tue 17/1114:45 -
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Deal found 22/8£531
Thu 19/1120:00 -
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Tue 8/1214:45 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Deal found 19/8£534
Last-minute flights from San José to Madrid
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Madrid. Data last updated 22 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 19/908:45 -
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Thu 1/1011:15 -
2 stops52h 00m
Deal found 18/8£561
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Fri 16/1012:45 -
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Deal found 18/8£563
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Mon 5/1007:00 -
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Deal found 19/8£534
Mon 21/919:05 -
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Mon 5/1006:00 -
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Deal found 18/8£536
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Tue 6/1013:30 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 20/8£550
Sat 26/908:45 -
2 stops38h 05m
Fri 9/1012:45 -
2 stops41h 15m
Deal found 19/8£548
Sat 26/908:45 -
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Thu 8/1011:15 -
2 stops52h 00m
Deal found 18/8£555
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Wed 7/1011:15 -
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Deal found 22/8£555
Sat 26/908:45 -
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Thu 15/1011:15 -
2 stops33h 06m
Deal found 18/8£564
Sat 26/908:45 -
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Tue 6/1013:30 -
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Deal found 20/8£566
Mon 28/908:45 -
2 stops38h 05m
Wed 14/1011:15 -
2 stops40h 22m
Deal found 18/8£558
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 22 August 2026.
Sat 23/121:30 -
Nonstop10h 00m
Deal found 18/8£326
Thu 19/1117:25 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 18/8£327
Tue 6/1022:40 -
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Deal found 18/8£395
Tue 22/1221:45 -
Nonstop10h 00m
Deal found 18/8£432
Sat 3/1021:10 -
Nonstop10h 15m
Deal found 19/8£441
Tue 29/922:40 -
Nonstop10h 15m
Deal found 18/8£442
Wed 28/1007:45 -
2 stops42h 30m
Deal found 18/8£470
Sat 26/908:45 -
2 stops38h 05m
Deal found 21/8£473
Sun 10/101:15 -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 18/8£474
Sat 19/908:45 -
2 stops40h 05m
Deal found 18/8£476
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 22 August 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 11/9
08:45-09:00
2 stops40h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 24/9
10:50-11:38
1 stop32h 48m
£632
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 24/9
08:45-08:05
2 stops39h 20m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 8/10
11:15-07:15
2 stops52h 00m
£633
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 8/10
07:55-09:00
2 stops41h 05m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 15/10
13:05-07:15
2 stops50h 10m
£744
Fastest return journey
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 24/9
18:50-13:05
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 8/10
14:00-16:50
Nonstop10h 50m
£787
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/10
07:55-09:00
2 stops41h 05m
Madrid Barajas
Sun 1/11
11:00-20:39
2 stops40h 39m
£825
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 14/11
21:30-14:30
Nonstop10h 00m
£326
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 14/11
09:40-07:45
2 stops39h 05m
£470
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 22/10
07:55-09:00
2 stops41h 05m
£470
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 19/9
08:45-08:50
2 stops40h 05m
£476
San JoséMadrid
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/10
13:25-09:50
3 stops36h 25m
£476
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Madrid?
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 70 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 £451). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £783). 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 22 August 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San José to Madrid flights typically cost between £547 and £799 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £463 on Multiple Airlines (27 Nov–9 Dec).
How often are flights from San José to Madrid delayed?
About 27% of weekly flights between San José and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 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, Iberojet have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% 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 22 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Iberia 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.
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I wasn’t able to go we tried cancelling through agency 6 weeks ago to a severe illness. I paid for trip insurance through Underpricer. And guess what. I got nothing. What a scam. The person my daughter who was supposed to accompany me on a father daughter trip. 7 weeks later is still unable to travel. She is careless by for her mother who had a stroke and is still in a rehab facility. Underpricer has been absent unable to understand the gravity. I provided medical documents and current status. What a disgusting world we live in. My daughter’s mother may not survive another 2 months. But do you air Underpricer care. No. We didn’t cancel frivolously. We had a real medical catastrophe. I paid extra for exactly this kind of issue and have gotten nothing. I may never use Kayak again. You represent your affiliates. I am truly disheartened. Timothy Carey.
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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 00m 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 2 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 7 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?
Iberia and United Airlines can get you from San José to Madrid in just under 9h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 31h 15m. 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?
Iberojet, at £432, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Madrid. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Iberia. Iberojet is currently priced 27% 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 (88%), Qatar Airways (59%), Iberia (59%).
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 £690, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £239. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), is priced around £796.
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 £451). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £783). 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 22 August 2026.
Discover the top 2 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 22 August 2026.
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