€461 Cheap Flights San José to Madrid (SJO-MAD)

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Cheap flights from San José to Madrid (SJO-MAD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €461 for one-way flights and €521 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Iberia
Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€521 Return, found 6 days ago
€521
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Tue, 18 Nov from San José to Madrid, returning Tue, 2 Dec, priced at €521 found 6 days ago
avianca
Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€595 Return, found 1 day ago
€595
Return
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San José to Madrid, returning Thu, 23 Oct, priced at €595 found 1 day ago
avianca
Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€623 Return, found 1 day ago
€623
Return
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San José to Madrid, returning Thu, 23 Oct, priced at €623 found 1 day ago
KLM
Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€636 Return, found 1 day ago
€636
Return
found 1 day ago
Select KLM flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San José to Madrid, returning Thu, 23 Oct, priced at €636 found 1 day ago
Air France
Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€637 Return, found 1 day ago
€637
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air France flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San José to Madrid, returning Thu, 23 Oct, priced at €637 found 1 day ago
avianca
Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€655 Return, found 5 days ago
€655
Return
found 5 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, 5 Nov from San José to Madrid, returning Sun, 9 Nov, priced at €655 found 5 days ago
KLM
Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€663 Return, found 1 day ago
€663
Return
found 1 day ago
Select KLM flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San José to Madrid, returning Thu, 23 Oct, priced at €663 found 1 day ago
Delta
Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€678 Return, found 1 day ago
€678
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San José to Madrid, returning Thu, 23 Oct, priced at €678 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Sat, 27 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€688 Return, found 5 days ago
€688
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, 27 Sep from San José to Madrid, returning Mon, 20 Oct, priced at €688 found 5 days ago
United
Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 21 Oct
SJO
San José
MAD
Madrid
€702 Return, found 5 days ago
€702
Return
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, 30 Sep from San José to Madrid, returning Tue, 21 Oct, priced at €702 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to Madrid (MAD)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From €488 - €899 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

San José to Madrid route information
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Iberia, KLM, United, avianca
Return price
€520
Distance
8449 km
Average flight time
18 hours 25 mins

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Madrid--Barajas Airport?
Start packing your bags, because round-trip journeys from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to MAD start from €521. That's based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can rise quickly, so book now to get the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to MAD?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do need to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Madrid Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for SJO to MAD flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Madrid Airport?
San Jose to Madrid is around 8,500 kilometres, so be prepared to spend quite a while in the air. Don't forget to pack all the essentials, from your toothbrush to your hairbrush. Toss in a couple of snacks to munch on throughout your flight too.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to MAD?
Iberia (IB) is a top choice. It offers 26 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to MAD each month. Another carrier servicing this route is Evelop Airlines (E9). You'll have 8 flights a month to take your pick of.
Are SJO to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Airline tickets from SJO to MAD are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally pick up a fantastic last-minute deal, it's not something you should count on. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more choices --- and you can avoid landing the dreaded middle seat! We're constantly updating our fares to bring you the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

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