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Cheap flights from Montreal to San José (YUL–SJO)

YULMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Canada
SJOJuan Santamaría International Airport
Costa Rica

Air Canada and Air Transat fly Montreal to San José (YUL–SJO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 4,070 km (2,530 mi).

From
YUL
Montreal
To
SJO
San José
Nonstop
Yes · 2 airlines
Airlines
AC · TS
Cheapest fare found
C$396 one-way
Distance
4,070 km (2,530 mi)
Time difference
San José 2 hours behind

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Montreal to San José fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: C$396 for December 2026 on American Airlines (2 stops).

  1. Dec ’26C$396

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 YUL–SJO

Days in San José average 18–28 °C in September, October, November and December. Set your watch 2 hours back on landing at SJO.

Montreal to San José: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.

How much is a flight from Montreal (YUL) to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO)?

From C$396 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 on American Airlines with 2 stops (found 8 October 2026).

Which airlines fly YUL–SJO direct?

Air Canada and Air Transat.

What is the time difference between Montreal and San José?

San José is 2 hours behind Montreal: a YUL departure at noon is 10:00 local time in SJO.

San José to Montreal: the return flight (SJO–YUL)

All 2 airlines also fly SJO–YUL nonstop.

Airlines flying YUL–SJO nonstop

AirlineUsually takes off (YUL time)TypeAllianceNotes
Air Canada AC—full-serviceStar Alliance—
Air Transat TS—full-service——

One-stop alternatives to flying YUL–SJO nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

  • Via Miami (MIA) with American Airlines: 4,070 km (2,530 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Atlanta (ATL) with Delta Air Lines: 4,230 km (2,630 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop.
  • Via Toronto (YYZ) with Air Canada and Air Transat: 4,280 km (2,660 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop.
  • Via Panama City (PTY) with Copa Airlines: 4,620 km (2,870 mi) flown, 14% further than nonstop.
  • Via Chicago (ORD) with United Airlines: 4,780 km (2,970 mi) flown, 17% further than nonstop.

YUL–SJO route map

Great-circle distance 4,070 km (2,530 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

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Plan your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

Departure

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Montreal (YUL), Montreal. In our data, 35 airlines fly nonstop from YUL to 154 destinations.

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Arrival

Juan Santamaría International Airport

Juan Santamaría (SJO), San José.

Weather in San José by month

Onward from San José

Places you can't fly to nonstop from YUL, but can from SJO — for a stopover or a second leg.

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Sources

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