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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 590 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madrid.590 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Madrid on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 590 €, select.
Madrid.628 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Madrid on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 628 €, select.
Madrid.652 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Madrid on Mon, 11 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 652 €, select.
Madrid.661 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 661 €, select.
Madrid.685 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Madrid on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 685 €, select.
Madrid.687 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Madrid on Tue, 26 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 687 €, select.
Madrid.709 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 709 €, select.
Madrid.762 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 762 €, select.
Madrid.795 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Madrid on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 795 €, select.
Madrid.924 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 924 €, select.
Madrid.946 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 946 €, select.
Madrid.1.085 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Madrid on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.085 €, select.
Madrid.1.212 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.212 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
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Apr
from 590 €
May
from 652 €
Jun
from 924 €
Jul
from 1.212 €
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Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Madrid is 590 €. 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 San Jose to Madrid. But we found flights with one stop from 590 €.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from San Jose to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Madrid is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Madrid Airport on Monday, 13 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose and Madrid Airport. 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 Madrid 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 Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Madrid is Finnair .

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

  • Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in San Jose. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Jose to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) leaving from here.

  • The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Jose. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from San Jose to MAD.

  • Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from San Jose to MAD leaving from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from San Jose to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport:

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC reach their destination without delay.

  • The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Central Madrid is around 13 kilometres from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.

  • Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.

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

  • At the moment, 295 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 590 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from San Jose to MAD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • Affordable San Jose to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from San Jose to MAD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when prices go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Jose to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.

The best time to fly from San Jose to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • April is the quietest month for flights from San Jose to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in a San Jose to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from San Jose to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Madrid

  • Start your Madrid trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Museo del Prado, Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza are top sights which should feature on any good Madrid itinerary.

Explore more of Spain

  • You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its top sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without visiting Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor.

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