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Avianca Logo
4:45 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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MAD
22h 45m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:30 pm - 2:05 pm
MAD
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SJO
28h 35m1 stop
$593Avianca
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 16
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1:55 am - 7:40 am
SJO
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MAD
21h 45m1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:40 am - 6:45 pm
MAD
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SJO
17h 05m2 stops
$594Avianca
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
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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
$613Iberojet
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 10
Avianca Logo
1:55 am - 11:10 am
SJO
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MAD
25h 15m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:10 pm - 9:20 am
MAD
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SJO
28h 10m1 stop
$616Avianca
Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 20
Avianca Logo
3:00 pm - 2:05 pm
SJO
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MAD
15h 05m1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:40 am - 6:45 pm
MAD
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SJO
17h 05m2 stops
$617Avianca
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
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4:45 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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MAD
22h 45m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:30 pm - 9:20 am
MAD
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SJO
23h 50m1 stop
$624Avianca
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 18
Avianca Logo
4:45 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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MAD
22h 45m1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:40 am - 6:45 pm
MAD
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SJO
17h 05m2 stops
$625Avianca
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, May 5
Avianca Logo
4:15 pm - 1:25 pm
SJO
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MAD
14h 10m1 stop
Avianca Logo
6:35 am - 3:20 pm
MAD
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SJO
15h 45m1 stop
$628Avianca
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24
Avianca Logo
4:45 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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MAD
22h 45m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 9:20 am
MAD
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SJO
15h 50m1 stop
$630Avianca
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 19
Avianca Logo
10:10 am - 11:10 am
SJO
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MAD
17h 00m1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:40 am - 11:30 pm
MAD
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SJO
21h 50m1 stop
$631Avianca
Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, Apr 24

Iberojet flights from San José to Madrid

Our best Iberojet deals on San José to Madrid flight tickets
Iberojet
Feb 17
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
$613
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Iberojet
Feb 24
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 00m
MAD3:00 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 17
MAD2:45 pmMadrid Barajas
11h 15m
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$640
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Iberojet
Mar 10
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 00m
MAD3:00 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 24
MAD2:45 pmMadrid Barajas
11h 15m
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$656
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Avianca flights from San José to Madrid

Our best Avianca deals on San José to Madrid flight tickets
Avianca
Mar 9
SJO9:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
MAD1:25 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 22
MAD4:20 pmMadrid Barajas
14h 55m
1 stop
SJO12:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$616
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Avianca
Mar 9
SJO1:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 35m
1 stop
MAD11:20 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 24
MAD6:35 amMadrid Barajas
15h 45m
1 stop
SJO3:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$628
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Avianca
Mar 8
SJO4:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 30m
1 stop
MAD1:50 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 13
MAD1:20 amMadrid Barajas
14h 30m
1 stop
SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$639
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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 December 18, 2025.
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San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

4:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/16

5:30 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$593

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

1:55 am-7:40 am

1 stop21h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/28

9:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$594

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/10

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$613

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

1:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop25h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/20

1:10 pm-9:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

$616

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

3:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/28

9:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$617

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

4:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 5/18

5:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

$624

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

4:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/5

9:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$625

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

4:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/24

6:35 am-3:20 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$628

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

4:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/19

1:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop15h 50m

$630

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

10:10 am-11:10 am

1 stop17h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 4/24

9:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$631

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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 $749. 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 $1,097.

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 $753 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Madrid are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,025. 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 $801 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 December 2025, prices for San José to Madrid flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$367

Fastest flight time

9h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Madrid

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Madrid from San José in the past 72 hours is $367. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $596.
The fastest flight from San José to Madrid takes 9h 50m
Direct flights go from San José to Madrid every day.
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
2,488 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $550Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,050 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $568Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,508 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $571Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,430 reviews
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IberojetPriceFrom $576Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $663Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,532 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $727Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,092 reviews
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Air EuropaPriceFrom $819Free CancellationRating
7.0
572 reviews
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  • Iberia Flights From San José to Madrid

    Iberia operates around 5 flights from San José to Madrid every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $959, 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 3,050 reviews.

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