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Cheap flights from San José to Madrid, Spain from £330

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MAD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in February or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£443

One-way from

£330

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£483

Good round-trip deal

£607 or less

Good one-way deal

£460 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 19/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Iberojet
  • Iberojet
  • 11/3
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 05m total
  • San José to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Wed 19/320:35SJO - MAD
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/306:00MAD - SJO
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£443
Sun 16/302:15SJO - MAD
1 stop13h 20mAvianca
Sat 5/417:30MAD - SJO
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Deal found 20/2£479
Mon 24/220:35SJO - MAD
1 stop32h 40mKLM
Sun 16/313:00MAD - SJO
1 stop36h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/2£482
Tue 8/720:50SJO - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberojet
Thu 11/914:30MAD - SJO
Nonstop10h 50mIberojet
Deal found 20/2£485
Wed 19/320:35SJO - MAD
2 stops29h 35mAir France
Fri 28/306:00MAD - SJO
1 stop18h 55mAir France
Deal found 20/2£501
Sat 29/306:15SJO - MAD
1 stop16h 25mAir Canada
Sun 11/512:15MAD - SJO
1 stop16h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2£589
Sun 25/507:55SJO - MAD
2 stops40h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/611:15MAD - SJO
2 stops43h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£651

Find flights from San José to Madrid within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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San José

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Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

20:35-23:25

1 stop19h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 28/3

06:00-17:55

1 stop18h 55m

£443

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/3

02:15-22:35

1 stop13h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/4

17:30-23:30

1 stop14h 00m

£479

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/7

20:50-15:00

Nonstop10h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 11/9

14:30-17:20

Nonstop10h 50m

£485

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

20:35-10:15

1 stop30h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 26/3

06:00-18:25

1 stop19h 25m

£499

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

20:35-09:10

2 stops29h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 28/3

06:00-17:55

1 stop18h 55m

£501

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/3

06:15-05:40

1 stop16h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/5

12:15-20:25

1 stop16h 10m

£589

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/5

07:55-08:05

2 stops40h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/6

11:15-22:39

2 stops43h 24m

£651

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/6

19:25-22:25

2 stops19h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 14/6

06:00-17:35

1 stop19h 35m

£677

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

21:00-14:05

Nonstop10h 05m

£330

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 20/4

08:25-21:25

2 stops29h 00m

£406

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province 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 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 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, San José Province to Madrid?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of £267). 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 21 February 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province 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 33% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France and United Airlines from San José to Madrid to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,756 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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, San José Province to Madrid flight route?

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas have been viewed 14 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Madrid is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £479 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Iberojet and KLM, starting at £485 and £490 round-trip. Users have found that Avianca is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Madrid one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Iberojet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £330. Users have also found prices from £411 and £436 on Avianca and Air Europa, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Madrid on time: Qatar Airways (75%), Iberia (75%), British Airways (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Madrid?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid? While on average our users pay £1,026, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £315. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Madrid Barajas), is priced around £626.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Madrid.

  • 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, San José Province to Madrid?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Madrid (average of £94). Flying from San José, San José Province to Madrid in August is currently the most expensive (average of £267). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San José to Madrid

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IberojetCheapest£320Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AviancaCheapest£425Average£835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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IberiaCheapest£460Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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