Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from £312
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
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
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 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday 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 11 July 2026.
Sun 19/712:06
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 19m
KLM
Fri 21/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/7£457
Fri 17/717:55
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£458
Sat 18/718:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£465
Tue 14/713:37
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops18h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/906:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£473
Tue 3/1117:25
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 17/1111:35
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 10/7£478
Tue 14/712:06
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 19m
KLM
Wed 19/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/7£478
Fri 17/717:55
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£479
Tue 21/712:06
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 19m
KLM
Wed 19/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 30m
KLM
Deal found 11/7£480
Thu 16/714:49
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops17h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£481
Tue 4/819:05
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
KLM
Fri 4/906:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops20h 24m
KLM
Deal found 11/7£482
Tue 14/712:06
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 19m
KLM
Thu 20/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Deal found 8/7£483
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 11 July 2026.
Wed 19/812:44
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop36h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/912:45
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£551
Thu 24/913:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops34h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 8/1010:50
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop32h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/7£563
Thu 13/813:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/810:05
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£560
Thu 13/813:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops34h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 21/911:15
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops32h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7£564
Thu 13/812:44
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop36h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 5/911:15
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops52h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7£564
Mon 12/1012:44
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop36h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 26/1011:15
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop31h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/7£564
Wed 16/913:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops33h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 21/1011:15
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops32h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7£566
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 11 July 2026.
Thu 23/723:20
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 17/914:00
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 7/7£477
Tue 3/1117:25
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 17/1111:35
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 10/7£478
Tue 3/1117:25
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop9h 50m
Iberia
Tue 24/1111:35
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 9/7£478
Tue 13/1019:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 22/1014:00
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 9/7£513
Thu 15/1018:50
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 22/1014:00
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 6/7£516
Sat 10/1021:10
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 22/1014:00
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 10/7£535
Tue 27/1021:45
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 00m
Iberojet
Tue 10/1114:45
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 30m
Iberojet
Deal found 8/7£546
Tue 27/1021:45
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 00m
Iberojet
Tue 24/1114:45
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 30m
Iberojet
Deal found 8/7£546
Tue 27/1021:00
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 00m
Iberojet
Sat 28/1114:45
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 6/7£547
Thu 8/1018:50
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Thu 22/1014:00
MAD
-
SJO
Nonstop10h 50m
Iberojet
Deal found 8/7£555
Last-minute flights from San José to Madrid
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Madrid. Data last updated 11 July 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 14/713:37
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops18h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/906:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£473
Tue 14/712:06
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 19m
KLM
Wed 19/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/7£478
Tue 14/712:06
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 19m
KLM
Thu 20/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
KLM
Deal found 8/7£483
Tue 14/718:25
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£484
Thu 16/714:49
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops17h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/806:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£481
Fri 17/717:55
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£458
Fri 17/717:55
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£479
Sat 18/718:25
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£465
Sun 19/712:06
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 19m
KLM
Fri 21/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
1 stop27h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/7£457
Tue 21/712:06
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 19m
KLM
Wed 19/820:30
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 30m
KLM
Deal found 11/7£480
Tue 4/819:05
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops20h 20m
KLM
Fri 4/906:00
MAD
-
SJO
2 stops20h 24m
KLM
Deal found 11/7£482
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 11 July 2026.
Tue 21/719:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 8/7£312
Thu 30/723:20
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 9/7£314
Tue 6/1022:40
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 8/7£332
Thu 23/713:33
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£350
Thu 30/713:33
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£357
Sat 14/1121:30
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 00m
Iberojet
Deal found 8/7£367
Wed 22/716:20
SJO
-
MAD
1 stop35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£387
Sat 26/921:10
SJO
-
MAD
Nonstop10h 15m
Iberojet
Deal found 6/7£388
Sat 26/907:07
SJO
-
MAD
2 stops42h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£393
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 11 July 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 11 July 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 19/8
12:44-09:00
1 stop36h 16m
Madrid Barajas
Fri 4/9
12:45-20:20
1 stop15h 35m
£551
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 13/8
13:25-08:05
2 stops34h 40m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 20/8
10:05-14:05
1 stop36h 00m
£560
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 24/9
13:25-08:05
2 stops34h 40m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 8/10
10:50-11:38
1 stop32h 48m
£563
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 13/8
13:25-08:05
2 stops34h 40m
Madrid Barajas
Mon 21/9
11:15-11:38
2 stops32h 23m
£564
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 13/8
12:44-09:00
1 stop36h 16m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 5/9
11:15-07:15
2 stops52h 00m
£564
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 12/10
12:44-09:00
1 stop36h 16m
Madrid Barajas
Mon 26/10
11:15-11:42
1 stop31h 27m
£564
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 16/9
13:25-06:50
2 stops33h 25m
Madrid Barajas
Wed 21/10
11:15-11:38
2 stops32h 23m
£566
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 28/11
21:30-14:30
Nonstop10h 00m
£332
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 1/8
21:10-15:25
Nonstop10h 15m
£402
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 21/9
08:45-08:05
3 stops39h 20m
£478
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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 £457). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £797). 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 11 July 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 159 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 27% 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 11 July 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 9 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 34h 40m. 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?
Iberojet, at £440, 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 (96%), Qatar Airways (46%), Iberia (46%).
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 £695, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £663. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), is priced around £534.
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 £457). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £797). 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 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2026.
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