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Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJO)

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Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 13
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
MAD - SJO
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
SJO - MAD
828$
806$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 10
TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal3 stops
MAD - SJO
Avianca
Avianca3 stops
SJO - MAD
-12 %
944$
830$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
Air France
Air France1 stop
MAD - SJO
Air France
Air France1 stop
SJO - MAD
888$
864$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 24
Iberia
IberiaDirect
MAD - SJO
Iberia
IberiaDirect
SJO - MAD
954$
947$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 24
Air France
Air France1 stop
MAD - SJO
Air France
Air France1 stop
SJO - MAD
1129$
1107$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 10
Iberia
IberiaDirect
MAD - SJO
Iberia
Iberia1 stop
SJO - MAD
1198$
1180$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Feb 15
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
MAD - SJO
258$
251$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Feb 3
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
MAD - SJO
261$
251$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jan 20
TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal2 stops
MAD - SJO
352$
335$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Dec 11
TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal2 stops
MAD - SJO
353$
341$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 30
Iberojet
IberojetDirect
MAD - SJO
723$
699$
Prime price per passenger
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DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Flying Time12 h and 13 mWhen flying from Madrid to San Jose, this can take around 12 h and 13 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$251The best price for flights from Madrid to San Jose offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - BarajasAdolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas is where you'll take off when flying from Madrid to San Jose
Arrival AirportJuan Santamaria InternationalYou'll land at Juan Santamaria International when flying from Madrid to San Jose
Peak seasonDecemberDecember is the busiest time to fly from Madrid to San Jose according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeIberia, IberojetAirline(s) that fly from Madrid to San Jose
Best time to bookSeptemberSeptember is one of the most frequent times to fly to San Jose from Madrid according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
40%Trains in San Jose are 40% cheaper than in Madrid.
Madrid$1.74
San Jose$1.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
43%A meal in San Jose is 43% cheaper than a meal in Madrid.
Madrid$17.39
San Jose$9.98
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
58%A taxi fare in San Jose is 58% cheaper than in Madrid.
Madrid$4.06
San Jose$1.71
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
19%Coffee is 19% more expensive in San Jose than in Madrid.
Madrid$3.25
San Jose$3.87
Exchange rate
1 USD = 496.94 CRC
1 CRC = 0.01 USD
Last revised on Fri, 12/5
Distance: 5271 miles
Madrid airports
Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD)How far from city center: 8 miles
San Jose airports
Juan Santamaria International (SJO)How far from city center: 1 miles

Are you planning to travel to San Jose for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Madrid. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to San Jose and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Madrid to San Jose

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Costa Rica. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Madrid to San Jose, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Madrid to San Jose is $251. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is San Jose more expensive than Madrid to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Jose costs an average of 1.71 USD , 58% cheaper than Madrid, with a fare of 4.06 USD,
while train tickets cost 43% less at San Jose: $ 1.00 USD versus $ 1.74 USD at Madrid.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 9.98 USD euros in San Jose, 43% less than the 17.39 USD euros in Madrid.
The price of the coffee is around 19% more expensive in San Jose, with an average of 3.87 USD , while in Madrid the coffee costs 3.25 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Madrid to San Jose?
The most popular months to book a trip from Madrid to San Jose are September, May and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Madrid to San Jose?
The best time of the year to visit San Jose depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to San Jose from Madrid in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, September and June are the months with fewer searches for Madrid - San Jose.
How long does the flight from Madrid to San Jose take?
Flight length from Madrid to San Jose is around 12:13 hours on average, at an average distance of 9,131 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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