Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from £308
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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
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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 12 December 2025.
Tue 30/1218:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Sat 17/112:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 12/12£460
Wed 10/1220:05SJO - MAD
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1211:15MAD - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£518
Sun 14/1220:05SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1211:15MAD - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£574
Tue 30/1218:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Wed 4/212:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 12/12£574
Sat 27/1218:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 25mIberia
Wed 21/112:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 11/12£583
Sun 28/1218:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Sat 17/112:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 12/12£591
Wed 31/1220:30SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Wed 11/306:00MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 9/12£605
Tue 30/1220:30SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Sat 7/211:15MAD - SJO
1 stop18h 00mKLM
Deal found 10/12£612
Wed 10/1220:05SJO - MAD
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1211:15MAD - SJO
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£613
Tue 30/1220:30SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Tue 27/111:15MAD - SJO
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 10/12£615
Wed 31/1220:30SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Thu 15/111:15MAD - SJO
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 10/12£628
Wed 31/1220:30SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Tue 20/111:15MAD - SJO
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 10/12£638
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 12 December 2025.
Tue 10/216:15SJO - MAD
1 stop24h 05mAvianca
Mon 23/201:20MAD - SJO
1 stop21h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/12£444
Sat 6/621:10SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 15mIberojet
Sat 13/615:50MAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 11/12£497
Wed 8/413:20SJO - MAD
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/406:00MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£512
Thu 29/114:20SJO - MAD
2 stops35h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/211:15MAD - SJO
2 stops32h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£615
Mon 26/120:30SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Wed 11/206:00MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/12£618
Sat 14/222:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 24/214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 11/12£499
Thu 23/413:25SJO - MAD
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/506:00MAD - SJO
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£574
Tue 28/419:40SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 15mIberojet
Sat 16/515:50MAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£547
Sat 24/106:30SJO - MAD
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/211:15MAD - SJO
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£615
Sat 24/106:30SJO - MAD
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/111:15MAD - SJO
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£615
Tue 2/619:40SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 15mIberojet
Sat 27/615:50MAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 11/12£615
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 12 December 2025.
Tue 20/118:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Tue 3/212:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 12/12£444
Tue 3/222:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 7/314:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£458
Tue 30/1218:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Sat 17/112:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 12/12£460
Tue 24/222:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 10/314:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£478
Sat 14/222:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 28/214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 11/12£479
Sat 14/222:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 24/214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£497
Tue 26/519:40SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 15mIberojet
Tue 9/614:20MAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£497
Sat 7/222:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 21/214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 12/12£500
Tue 10/322:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 24/314:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£508
Sat 21/222:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 10/314:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£509
Last-minute flights from San José to Madrid
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Madrid. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 14/1220:05SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1211:15MAD - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£574
Tue 30/1218:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Sat 17/112:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 12/12£460
Tue 30/1218:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Wed 4/212:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 12/12£574
Tue 20/118:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Tue 3/212:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 12/12£444
Sat 24/118:15SJO - MAD
Nonstop9h 50mIberia
Tue 3/212:25MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 10mIberia
Deal found 11/12£535
Sat 24/122:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 14/214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£547
Mon 26/120:30SJO - MAD
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Tue 10/211:15MAD - SJO
1 stop32h 45mKLM
Deal found 9/12£529
Tue 27/122:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 7/214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£556
Tue 27/122:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Tue 3/214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£557
Sat 31/122:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 28/214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 12/12£478
Sat 31/122:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Sat 14/214:45MAD - SJO
Nonstop11h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£527
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 12 December 2025.
Tue 3/222:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Deal found 9/12£308
Tue 12/519:40SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£344
Tue 31/319:40SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 15mIberojet
Deal found 10/12£379
Sat 21/322:00SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 00mIberojet
Deal found 11/12£380
Fri 20/301:45SJO - MAD
1 stop28h 40mAvianca
Deal found 10/12£397
Wed 18/205:00SJO - MAD
2 stops16h 35mAvianca
Deal found 10/12£398
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 12 December 2025.
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 12 December 2025.
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San José
Fly to
Madrid
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 10/2
16:15-23:20
1 stop24h 05m
Madrid Barajas
Mon 23/2
01:20-15:20
1 stop21h 00m
£444
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 6/6
21:10-15:25
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 13/6
15:50-18:40
Nonstop10h 50m
£497
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 14/2
22:00-15:00
Nonstop10h 00m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 24/2
14:45-19:00
Nonstop11h 15m
£499
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/4
13:20-09:35
1 stop36h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Wed 22/4
06:00-17:10
1 stop19h 10m
£512
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 28/4
19:40-13:55
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 16/5
15:50-18:40
Nonstop10h 50m
£547
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 23/4
13:25-09:35
1 stop36h 10m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 9/5
06:00-17:00
1 stop19h 00m
£574
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 29/1
14:20-09:15
2 stops35h 55m
Madrid Barajas
Wed 18/2
11:15-12:56
2 stops32h 41m
£615
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 24/1
06:30-09:15
2 stops19h 45m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 3/2
11:15-13:15
2 stops33h 00m
£615
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 24/1
06:30-09:15
2 stops19h 45m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 31/1
11:15-13:15
2 stops33h 00m
£615
San JoséMadrid
SJO - MAD
SJOMAD
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/6
19:40-13:55
Nonstop10h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Sat 27/6
15:50-18:40
Nonstop10h 50m
£615
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Best time to book a flight from San José to Madrid
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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 5 December 2025.
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 £394). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £506). 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 12 December 2025.
When flying from San José 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 34% versus a flight at midday.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Madrid?
Weekly flight availability from San José to Madrid
Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Madrid. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
The most flights from SJO to MAD are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from San José to Madrid delayed?
About 31% of weekly flights between San José and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Madrid flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Saturday 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 23% 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 12 December 2025.
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 20m 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 12 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?
Iberojet, KLM, and United Airlines can get you from San José to Madrid in just under 10h. Your travel time can differ by up to 25h 55m. 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 £401, 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 33% 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: TUI Nederland (100%), 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 £1,393, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £441. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), is priced around £591.
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 £394). Flying from San José to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of £506). 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 12 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from San José. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
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 12 December 2025.
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