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Flights from Madrid to San Jose connect Spain with Costa Rica over a distance of approximately 8,490 km. There are an average of 8 flights per week on this route, allowing you to choose the most suitable option in terms of time and cost.
Regular flights are operated by Iberia, British Airways, and Qatar Airways. To plan your trip, check the information on how to get to the airport and available transportation options upon arrival, and use the low price calendar to find the best fares.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Madrid — San José by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $337 in b, and the most expensive are around $782 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Madrid → San José, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $830 | high | May | $639 | medium | Sep | $549 | low |
| Feb | $792 | high | Jun | $588 | low | Oct | $537 | low |
| Mar | $818 | high | Jul | $728 | medium | Nov | $600 | low |
| Apr | $715 | medium | Aug | $690 | medium | Dec | $869 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in San Jose is characterized by consistently warm temperatures, peaking at 25.2°C in April. The period from May to November is accompanied by high humidity, with rainfall peaking in October.
The most budget-friendly month for flying is November, when ticket prices start $337. The highest fares are recorded in July, when the minimum price starts $690.
It is optimal to choose February or March for your trip, as this period combines dry weather and moderate prices. Avoid October due to the extreme number of rainy days, despite the affordable flight costs.
There are 4 airlines operating on the flight route from Madrid to San Jose, with Iberia and British Airways being the key carriers. Iberia operates direct flights more frequently than others, providing the fastest connection between the cities. Details on departure times, aircraft types, and the availability of connections are provided in the list below.
Flights Madrid — San José depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 10–11 hours, considering the route distance of 8,490 km.
Regular flight services between the cities are provided by Iberia, British Airways, Evelop Airlines, and Qatar Airways.
Yes, Iberia regularly operates non-stop flights from the Spanish capital to San Jose International Airport.
All flights on this route arrive at Costa Rica's main airport — Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
The most favorable fares are usually available when purchased 2–3 months before the flight. Keep an eye on current prices in the low price calendar on this page.
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