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520 € Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJCA)

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San Jose.520 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan, returning Sun, 18 Jan.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 520 €, select.
San Jose.523 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Feb, returning Tue, 3 Mar.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Madrid on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.
San Jose.529 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Jan, returning Fri, 6 Feb.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Madrid on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 529 €, select.
San Jose.537 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 15 Jan.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 537 €, select.
San Jose.549 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 549 €, select.
San Jose.549 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 549 €, select.
San Jose.561 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 561 €, select.
San Jose.581 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 581 €, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in January.
Nov
from 803 €
Dec
from 549 €
Jan
from 520 €
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from 686 €
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Madrid to San Jose: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found520 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.
The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to San Jose is 520 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Madrid to San Jose. But we found flights with one or more stops from 520 €.
As of November 2025, there are no flights flying from Madrid to San Jose.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San Jose is usually January.
If you're flying from Madrid Airport, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 4.7 km away from the centre of San Jose. We've found flights into this airport from 520 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to San Jose on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Madrid Airport and San Jose. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In November, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Air France offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose.

Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Jose: what you need to know

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. Following the UTC-7 timezone, San Jose is eight hours behind Madrid.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MAD to San Jose flight.

  • Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from MAD to San Jose, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Located around 13 kilometres from central Madrid, MAD can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Jose? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:

  • When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, 78.23% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Jose

  • 304 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Jose flight. A return plane ticket starts from 520 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap flights from MAD to San Jose, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Jose across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from MAD to San Jose is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Save money on your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Jose with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

  • Think about booking a hotel close to SJC if you're coming in on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Jose. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week before your flight from MAD to San Jose.

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

  • Plan your trip to San Jose in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Jose in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Jose plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

More about San Jose

  • Once you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to San Jose, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are highlights which should feature on any well-planned San Jose itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited San Jose, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 499 kilometres south-east to Los Angeles to check off its must-visit sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Fresno is another favourite destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres east of San Jose. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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