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Cheapest time to fly from Madrid to San Jose

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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NovemberDecemberJanuary

Flight Duration11 h and 10 mFlights between Madrid and San Jose take, on average, 11 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£269Cheapest price for a flight between Madrid and San Jose found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas AirportWhen flying from Madrid to San Jose

Destination airportJuan Santamaria International AirportFor the route from Madrid to San Jose

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Madrid to San Jose

Airlines flying this routeIberia, IberojetAirline(s) with flights between Madrid to San Jose

One-way average Price£921The average price for a flight Madrid - San Jose at Opodo is £921, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to San Jose when departing from Madrid

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Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 5,271 mi

Madrid airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)How far from city centre: 8 mi

San Jose airports

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Book your Madrid to San Jose flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Madrid to San Jose (Costa Rica) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £269, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Madrid to San Jose takes roughly 14 h and 9 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Madrid–San Jose route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)
Arrival airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Tips for cheaper flights from Madrid to San Jose

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Madrid to San Jose:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in San Jose. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Madrid to San Jose

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Madrid to San Jose?

When you fly from Madrid to San Jose the average price is £921. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Madrid to San Jose at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Madrid to San Jose is 269 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Madrid to San Jose?

The most popular months to book a flight from Madrid to San Jose are April, November and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Madrid to San Jose?

The best time of the year to go to San Jose when flying from Madrid depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to San Jose from Madrid in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, June and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Madrid - San Jose.

How long does the flight take to go from Madrid to San Jose?

The total flight time between Madrid and San Jose is of around 11 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,271.05 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Madrid and San Jose?

The main airport route flying between Madrid and San Jose is: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD) to Juan Santamaria International Airport(SJO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Madrid to San Jose?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Madrid to San Jose are:

Iberia.
Iberojet.

Avianca

Air France
Iberia

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