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Avianca Logo
4:20 pm - 1:50 pm
SJO
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MAD
14h 30m1 stop
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6:40 am - 3:20 pm
MAD
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SJO
15h 40m1 stop
$593Avianca
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
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3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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MAD
24h 30m1 stop
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1:30 am - 2:05 pm
MAD
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SJO
20h 35m1 stop
$603Avianca
Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 14
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3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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MAD
24h 30m1 stop
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9:40 am - 11:30 pm
MAD
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SJO
21h 50m1 stop
$604Avianca
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 15
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1:55 am - 11:30 pm
SJO
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MAD
13h 35m1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:40 am - 6:45 pm
MAD
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SJO
17h 05m2 stops
$606Avianca
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
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6:15 pm - 11:05 am
SJO
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MAD
9h 50mnonstop
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12:25 pm - 4:35 pm
MAD
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SJO
11h 10mnonstop
$607Iberia
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
$614Iberojet
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 3
Avianca Logo
10:55 am - 1:50 pm
SJO
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MAD
19h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
6:35 am - 12:15 am
MAD
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SJO
24h 40m1 stop
$616Avianca
Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 22
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1:45 am - 11:20 pm
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MAD
14h 35m1 stop
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10:50 am - 12:15 am
MAD
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SJO
20h 25m1 stop
$624Avianca
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
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1:55 am - 11:30 pm
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MAD
13h 35m1 stop
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1:30 am - 9:20 am
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15h 50m1 stop
$627Avianca
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 16
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3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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MAD
24h 30m1 stop
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1:30 am - 2:05 pm
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SJO
20h 35m1 stop
$628Avianca
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 17

Avianca flights from San José to Madrid

Our best Avianca deals on San José to Madrid flight tickets
Avianca
Mar 9
SJO1:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 35m
1 stop
MAD11:20 pmMadrid Barajas
Mar 16
MAD4:20 pmMadrid Barajas
14h 55m
1 stop
SJO12:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$593
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Avianca
May 1
SJO3:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 30m
1 stop
MAD11:30 pmMadrid Barajas
May 14
MAD1:30 amMadrid Barajas
20h 35m
1 stop
SJO2:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$603
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Avianca
May 1
SJO3:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 30m
1 stop
MAD11:30 pmMadrid Barajas
May 16
MAD9:40 amMadrid Barajas
21h 50m
1 stop
SJO11:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$604
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Iberia flights from San José to Madrid

Our best Iberia deals on San José to Madrid flight tickets
Iberia
Feb 10
SJO6:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 50m
MAD11:05 amMadrid Barajas
Feb 24
MAD12:25 pmMadrid Barajas
11h 10m
SJO4:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$610
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Iberia
Feb 7
SJO6:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 50m
MAD11:05 amMadrid Barajas
Feb 21
MAD12:25 pmMadrid Barajas
11h 10m
SJO4:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$642
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Iberia
Feb 3
SJO6:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 50m
MAD11:05 amMadrid Barajas
Feb 21
MAD12:25 pmMadrid Barajas
11h 10m
SJO4:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$643
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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 23, 2025.
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San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

4:20 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 3/14

6:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$593

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

3:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/14

1:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$603

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

3:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 5/15

9:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$604

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

1:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/21

9:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$606

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

6:15 pm-11:05 am

Nonstop9h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/24

12:25 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$607

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/3

2:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$614

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

10:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/22

6:35 am-12:15 am

1 stop24h 40m

$616

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

1:45 am-11:20 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 3/16

10:50 am-12:15 am

1 stop20h 25m

$624

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

1:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 5/16

1:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop15h 50m

$627

San JoséMadrid

SJO - MAD

SJOMAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

3:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 5/17

1:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$628

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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 $750. 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 $1,095.

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 $1,025. 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 $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 $698 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

$348

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 $348. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $599.
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
2,492 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $550Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,056 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $568Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,513 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $571Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,434 reviews
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IberojetPriceFrom $576Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $663Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,551 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $727Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,105 reviews
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Air EuropaPriceFrom $819Free CancellationRating
7.0
574 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 3,056 reviews.

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