Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from £314
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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
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 14 June 2026.
Tue 30/618:25
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
KLM
Tue 29/907:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 12/6£467
Thu 2/718:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£469
Thu 2/718:25
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
KLM
Mon 17/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 11/6£472
Tue 30/618:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£473
Thu 16/717:55
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops17h 20m
Air France
Tue 25/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Air France
Deal found 10/6£474
Tue 30/618:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/906:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6£484
Tue 30/618:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/907:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6£491
Tue 7/713:37
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops18h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6£494
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 14 June 2026.
Sat 3/1013:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1013:30
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£555
Thu 24/913:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops35h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 8/1010:50
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop32h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/6£564
Sat 5/908:45
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops39h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 19/911:15
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops52h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/6£564
Tue 13/1007:55
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops41h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 22/1010:50
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops40h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/6£564
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 14 June 2026.
Thu 30/723:20
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 10/918:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 10/6£498
Tue 13/1019:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 22/1014:00
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 14/6£516
Tue 30/619:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Tue 8/914:20
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 11/6£517
Tue 7/719:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Tue 1/914:20
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 11/6£533
Tue 27/1021:00
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 00m
Iberojet
Tue 3/1114:45
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 10/6£547
Tue 27/1021:00
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 00m
Iberojet
Tue 17/1114:45
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 10/6£547
Tue 27/1021:00
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 00m
Iberojet
Tue 24/1114:45
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 13/6£548
Thu 8/1018:50
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 22/1014:00
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 14/6£555
Tue 14/719:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 20/818:30
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 11/6£566
Tue 13/1019:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Tue 3/1114:45
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 11/6£567
Last-minute flights from San José to Madrid
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Madrid. Data last updated 14 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 30/618:25
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
KLM
Tue 29/907:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
KLM
Deal found 12/6£467
Tue 30/618:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£473
Tue 30/618:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/906:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6£484
Tue 30/618:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/907:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6£491
Thu 2/718:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£469
Thu 2/718:25
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
KLM
Mon 17/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 11/6£472
Tue 7/713:37
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops18h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6£494
Thu 16/717:55
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops17h 20m
Air France
Tue 25/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Air France
Deal found 10/6£474
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 14 June 2026.
Tue 21/719:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 12/6£314
Tue 14/719:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 9/6£332
Tue 30/619:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 10/6£333
Thu 16/723:20
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 12/6£344
Sat 3/1021:10
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 11/6£367
Wed 22/707:07
SJO
-
MAD
3 stops33h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£368
Tue 21/707:07
SJO
-
MAD
3 stops32h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£377
Tue 7/719:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 9/6£402
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 14 June 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 14 June 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 3/10
13:25-09:00
2 stops35h 35m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 20/10
13:30-20:20
2 stops38h 50m
£555
Fastest return journey
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 24/9
13:25-09:00
2 stops35h 35m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 8/10
10:50-11:38
1 stop32h 48m
£564
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/9
08:45-08:05
2 stops39h 20m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 19/9
11:15-07:15
2 stops52h 00m
£564
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 13/10
07:55-09:00
2 stops41h 05m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 22/10
10:50-19:37
2 stops40h 47m
£564
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 2/8
07:15-09:00
1 stop17h 45m
£479
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 7/7
07:15-09:00
1 stop17h 45m
£479
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 28/9
08:45-06:50
2 stops38h 05m
£481
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/7
00:30-09:00
2 stops24h 30m
£482
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 26/9
13:25-08:50
3 stops35h 25m
£485
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 14/9
13:25-08:50
3 stops35h 25m
£485
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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 £453). 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 14 June 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 29% of weekly flights between San José and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 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 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 14 June 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.
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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.
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 20h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight 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 10 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 can get you from San José to Madrid in just under 35h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5278 mi between San José and Madrid.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Madrid round-trip?
Avianca, at £408, 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 31% 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 (100%), Qatar Airways (52%), Iberia (52%).
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 £955, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £614. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), is priced around £837.
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 £453). 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.
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 14 June 2026.
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