Cheap flights from Madrid to San José (MAD–SJO)
Spain
Costa Rica
Evelop Airlines and Iberia fly Madrid to San José (MAD–SJO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 8,500 km (5,280 mi).
- From
- MAD
- Madrid
- To
- SJO
- San José
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- E9 · IB
- Cheapest fare found
- €311 one-way
- Distance
- 8,500 km (5,280 mi)
- Time difference
- San José 8 hours behind
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Madrid to San José fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €311 for February 2027 on Avianca (1 stop). Nonstop from €439.
- Oct ’26€450nonstop €665
- Nov ’26€439
- Dec ’26€501nonstop €547
- Jan ’27€339
- Feb ’27€311
- Mar ’27€348
- Jun ’27€361
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly MAD–SJO
For Madrid Barajas (MAD) to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO), February 2027 had the lowest fare found (€311). Days in San José average 18–28 °C in September, October, November and December. Set your watch 8 hours back on landing at SJO.
Madrid to San José: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Madrid Barajas (MAD) to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO)?
From €311 one-way, the cheapest fare found for February 2027 on Avianca with 1 stop; nonstop from €439 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly MAD–SJO direct?
Evelop Airlines and Iberia.
What is the cheapest month to fly MAD–SJO?
February 2027, at €311; the dearest month found was €501.
What is the time difference between Madrid and San José?
San José is 8 hours behind Madrid: a MAD departure at noon is 04:00 local time in SJO.
San José to Madrid: the return flight (SJO–MAD)
All 2 airlines also fly SJO–MAD nonstop.
Airlines flying MAD–SJO nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (MAD time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Evelop Airlines E9 | — | full-service | — | — |
 Iberia IB | — | full-service | oneworld | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying MAD–SJO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Miami (MIA) with
American Airlines: 8,910 km (5,540 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop. - Via Bogotá (BOG) with
Avianca: 9,290 km (5,770 mi) flown, 9% further than nonstop. - Via Newark (EWR) with United Airlines: 9,340 km (5,800 mi) flown, 10% further than nonstop.
- Via Charlotte (CLT) with American Airlines: 9,420 km (5,850 mi) flown, 11% further than nonstop.
- Via Washington (IAD) with United Airlines: 9,410 km (5,850 mi) flown, 11% further than nonstop.
MAD–SJO route map
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Departure
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Barajas (MAD), Madrid. In our data, 82 airlines fly nonstop from MAD to 201 destinations.
View MAD airport guide →Arrival
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Juan Santamaría (SJO), San José.
Weather in San José vs Madrid
San José is warmer than Madrid in 9 months and cooler in 2; the biggest gap is in January (28°C against 10°C). In October it averages 27°C in San José and 20°C in Madrid.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Madrid | 10° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 29° | 33° | 32° | 27° | 20° | 14° | 10° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from San José, Costa Rica and Madrid (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from San José
Places you can't fly to nonstop from MAD, but can from SJO — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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