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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 799 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Jose.526 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Madrid on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 526 €, select.

San Jose.526 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Madrid on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 526 €, select.

San Jose.527 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Madrid on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 527 €, select.

San Jose.535 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Madrid on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 535 €, select.

San Jose.595 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 595 €, select.

San Jose.595 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Iberojet.Outbound direct flight with Iberojet departs from Madrid on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Iberojet departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 595 €, select.

San Jose.596 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Iberojet.Outbound direct flight with Iberojet departs from Madrid on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Iberojet departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 596 €, select.

San Jose.596 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Madrid on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 596 €, select.

San Jose.597 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Iberojet.Outbound direct flight with Iberojet departs from Madrid on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Iberojet departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 597 €, select.

San Jose.597 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Iberojet.Outbound direct flight with Iberojet departs from Madrid on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Iberojet departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 597 €, select.

San Jose.601 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Mon, 17 May.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Fri, 14 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.

San Jose.601 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.

San Jose.601 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.

San Jose.601 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 24 Jun.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Sat, 12 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.

San Jose.607 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Madrid on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 607 €, select.

San Jose.615 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Madrid on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Iberia departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.

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Direct flights from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Madrid to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	526 €
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	11 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	25

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

How much are return flights from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria is 526 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

11 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Which airlines fly direct from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

Qatar Airways, Iberia and British Airways fly direct from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

How many flights are there a week from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

As of July 2026, there are 25 flights per week flying from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 11 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

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 Juan Santamaria 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.

When is the best time to book flights to San Jose?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria with?

Currently, Avianca and Iberojet offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know

Around 11 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose seven hours behind Madrid.
Flights from MAD to SJO start at 11:30 — the first with Iberia. The last service of the day is at 15:30 with Iberojet. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your MAD to SJO flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Iberia is your gateway to exploring San Jose (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Costa Rica!). Browse the direct flights from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Iberia.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for MAD to SJO flights is Iberia.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAD and SJO include:
- Bogota Airport
- Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
- San Salvador Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight is 269 €. A return plane ticket is currently 526 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to SJO.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from MAD to SJO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)

Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MAD:

Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

If you're landing on a late Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SJO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

From San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Madrid Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to SJO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of Costa Rica

San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.