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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from San José to Madrid were £562 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from San José to Madrid & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SJO
Destination airport IATA code
MAD
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
18 hours 22 mins

Madrid MAD Flight Information

Traveling From
San José
Origin Airport IATA Code
SJO
Traveling To
Madrid
Destination Airport IATA Code
MAD
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
avianca, Air Europa
Distance
8498 km
Direct Flight Time
26 30
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between San Jose and Madrid?
Excited to start exploring Madrid? There are a few air carriers flying direct between SJO and Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas). Iberia might be just up your alley but if not, Evelop Airlines is another popular choice.
How long is a direct flight from San Jose to Madrid?
Expect to be sitting in your seat for at least 10 hours and 5 minutes when jetting from San Jose to Madrid. But this journey of 5,300 miles usually takes around 10 hours and 44 minutes. In any case, you won’t have any stopovers, so you’ll have more time to enjoy your break.
What are the best airports for San Jose to Madrid flights?
Take off from San Jose (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) and then disembark at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). That’s what you’ll likely be doing if you’re travelling from San Jose to Madrid.
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from San Jose to Madrid?
Whether it’s quality food or welcoming service, we all have particular things we look for when picking an airline. Compare these reputable carriers to find out if one has just what you want:

  • American Airlines with 104 flights every month.
  • Aeromexico with 60 flights every month.
  • Copa Airlines with 34 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 30 flights every month.
  • Avianca with 21 flights every month.
  • JetBlue with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from San Jose to Madrid?
There are roughly 10 flights which operate daily from San Jose to Madrid. You might like to remember this the next time you catch yourself day dreaming of a holiday.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from San José to Madrid, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between San José to Madrid is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from San José to Madrid  

Every day between San José and Madrid, 3 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Qatar Airways, Iberia, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 26hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 8498 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from San José to Madrid — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from San José to Madrid to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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