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Iberojet Logo
10:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SJO
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MAD
10h 00mnonstop
Iberojet Logo
2:45 pm - 7:00 pm
MAD
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SJO
11h 15mnonstop
$587Iberojet
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Mar 10
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6:15 pm - 11:05 am
SJO
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MAD
9h 50mnonstop
Iberia Logo
12:25 pm - 4:35 pm
MAD
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SJO
11h 10mnonstop
$590Iberia
Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 3
Avianca Logo
10:55 am - 1:50 pm
SJO
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MAD
19h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:20 pm - 8:50 am
MAD
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SJO
23h 30m1 stop
$593Avianca
Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 20
Iberia Logo
4:30 pm - 10:50 am
SJO
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MAD
10h 20mnonstop
Iberia Logo
11:30 am - 3:05 pm
MAD
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SJO
11h 35mnonstop
$601Iberia
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
Avianca Logo
10:55 am - 1:50 pm
SJO
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MAD
19h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:20 pm - 12:15 am
MAD
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SJO
14h 55m1 stop
$604Avianca
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
Avianca Logo
1:55 am - 11:10 am
SJO
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MAD
25h 15m1 stop
Avianca Logo
2:10 am - 1:45 pm
MAD
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SJO
19h 35m2 stops
$606Avianca
Fri, May 15 - Mon, Jun 15
Iberojet Logo
10:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SJO
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MAD
10h 00mnonstop
Iberojet Logo
2:45 pm - 7:00 pm
MAD
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SJO
11h 15mnonstop
$613Iberojet
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24
Iberojet Logo
10:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SJO
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MAD
10h 00mnonstop
Iberojet Logo
2:45 pm - 7:00 pm
MAD
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SJO
11h 15mnonstop
$614Iberojet
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SJO
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MAD
10h 00mnonstop
Iberojet Logo
2:45 pm - 7:00 pm
MAD
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SJO
11h 15mnonstop
$615Iberojet
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SJO
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MAD
10h 00mnonstop
Iberojet Logo
2:45 pm - 7:00 pm
MAD
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SJO
11h 15mnonstop
$616Iberojet
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10

Avianca flights from San José to Madrid

Our best Avianca deals on San José to Madrid flight tickets
Avianca
Mar 9
SJO10:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAD1:50 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 20
MAD4:20 pmMadrid Barajas
23h 30m
1 stop
SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$593
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Avianca
Mar 16
SJO10:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAD1:50 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 20
MAD4:20 pmMadrid Barajas
14h 55m
1 stop
SJO12:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$604
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Avianca
May 15
SJO1:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 15m
1 stop
MAD11:10 amMadrid Barajas
Jun 15
MAD2:10 amMadrid Barajas
19h 35m
2 stops
SJO1:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$606
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Iberojet flights from San José to Madrid

Our best Iberojet deals on San José to Madrid flight tickets
Iberojet
Feb 10
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 00m
MAD3:00 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 10
MAD2:45 pmMadrid Barajas
11h 15m
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$587
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Iberojet
Feb 10
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 00m
MAD3:00 pmMadrid Barajas
Feb 24
MAD2:45 pmMadrid Barajas
11h 15m
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$613
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Iberojet
Feb 10
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 00m
MAD3:00 pmMadrid Barajas
Feb 24
MAD2:45 pmMadrid Barajas
11h 15m
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$614
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Customize 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated January 4, 2026.
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Price

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/10

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$587

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

6:15 pm-11:05 am

Nonstop9h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/3

12:25 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$590

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

10:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/20

4:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop23h 30m

$593

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

4:30 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop10h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/2

11:30 am-3:05 pm

Nonstop11h 35m

$601

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

10:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 3/20

4:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop14h 55m

$604

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

1:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop25h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 6/15

2:10 am-1:45 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$606

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$613

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$614

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$615

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/10

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$616

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and Madrid?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Madrid from San José, with most prices found around $615. If you don’t want to visit Madrid in February, then you should wait until November to fly from San José, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $673.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Madrid?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Madrid is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $748. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Madrid on Friday is $1,099.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Madrid?

Flying to Madrid from San José in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $752 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Madrid are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,026. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Madrid?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Madrid from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Madrid for around $802 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Madrid from San José for as low as $700 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San José to Madrid flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for San José to Madrid flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$400

Fastest flight time

9h 50m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun

Airports in Madrid

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Madrid from San José in the past 72 hours is $400. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $676.
The fastest flight from San José to Madrid takes 9h 50m
Direct flights go from San José to Madrid on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in Madrid. From San José there are direct flights to Madrid Barajas (MAD).
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  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Madrid Barajas by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Madrid Barajas are 5267.5 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 9h 50m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Madrid Barajas Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Madrid Barajas Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Madrid Barajas Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San José to Madrid?

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Best airlines flying from San José to Madrid

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AviancaPriceFrom $541Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,497 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $550Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,062 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $568Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,516 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $571Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,435 reviews
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IberojetPriceFrom $576Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $663Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,589 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $727Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,138 reviews
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Air EuropaPriceFrom $819Free CancellationRating
7.0
577 reviews
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  • Iberia Flights From San José to Madrid

    Iberia operates around 7 flights from San José to Madrid every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $963, but momondo users have found Iberia deals from San José to Madrid from as low as $550 round-trip. Iberia has been scored 7.0/10 in 3,062 reviews.

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