Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJO)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to San Jose (MAD-SJO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, avianca offers one-way fares as low as US$282 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAD to SJO on Wed, Apr 22), while avianca offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$613 departing on Sun, Jun 14 and returning on Sun, Jun 21.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Madrid to San Jose?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Madrid to San Jose with the following airlines, including: Iberojet Iberia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Madrid to San Jose?

  It takes about 11 hours 3 minutes to fly from Madrid to San Jose.

• When is the best time to book flights from Madrid to San Jose?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Madrid to San Jose is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Madrid to San Jose?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 8 flight per week flying from Madrid to San Jose. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Iberia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- IB243 (12:09)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Madrid to San Jose?

  To find best deals on flights from Madrid to San Jose, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Apr 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$282.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Iberojet Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Jose travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Madrid to San Jose is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Madrid to San Jose on?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid to San Jose on April 22, 2026 with avianca, with prices starting at US$283.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Jose from Madrid?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Jose, with Madrid Barajas Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport (MAD-SJO) is by far the most common option on this route: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) Tobias Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

• Is there any time difference between Madrid and San Jose?

  The time difference between San Jose and Madrid is 7h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Madrid to San Jose?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.