Cheap flights from San Jose, Costa Rica to Madrid from $502 SJO → MAD
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest return found recently is $818 with Air France, 1 Dec – 9 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $502 with Iberojet, 2 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $502, Iberojet, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $818, 1 Dec to 9 Dec
- Usual return price
- $748 to $1,098
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $687 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Iberojet, Iberia
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 10 h 20 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $748 to $1,098.
Cheapest return found recently
$818
1 Dec – 9 Dec · Air France
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 6:20 p.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 33 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,232
1 Dec – 9 Dec · Iberia
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 5:25 p.m. · Return leaves 10:45 p.m. · 21 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$818 1 Dec – 9 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$687 29 Jan 2027 – 23 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $599 to $738.
At $818, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates from 1 Dec to 4 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 8-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
42 fares on 13 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec – 9 Dec | $818 | Air France | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 26 Jan 2027 | $996 | KLM | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $1,439 | Copa Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $1,138 | Iberia | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | $687 | Air Canada | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $694 | Air France | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $748 | avianca airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $1,098 | American Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Apr 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 | $858 | Aeromexico | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 May 2027 – 31 May 2027 | $709 | Air Europa | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 | $1,007 | Air Canada | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Aug 2027 – 30 Sept 2027 | $1,159 | avianca airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Sept 2027 – 12 Sept 2027 | $1,067 | Air Transat | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $687.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air France, Air Canada, avianca airlines, KLM, Copa Airlines, Iberia, American Airlines, Aeromexico.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $504 to $569.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$502
2 Feb 2027 · Iberojet
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · 10 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$502
2 Feb 2027 · Iberojet
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · 10 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$502 2 Feb 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $432 to $536.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 2 Feb 2027 to 8 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2027 | $502 | Iberojet | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Feb 2027 | $504 | Iberojet | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $611 | Iberojet | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Mar 2027 | $555 | jetBlue | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $502.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Iberojet, jetBlue.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Madrid
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Dec – 9 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Madrid?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $812 | $602 | +14% | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $812 | $602 | +14% | 31 |
| 14–29 days | $734 | $631 | +4% | 38 |
| 30–59 days | $947 | $725 | +34% | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $910 | $687 | +28% | 42 |
| 90–179 days | $719 | $702 | +1% | 41 |
| 180+ days | $710 | $599 | Cheapest seen | 32 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $457 | $452 | +1% | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $453 | $437 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 60–89 days | $547 | $454 | +21% | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $464 | $432 | +2% | 47 |
| 180+ days | $510 | $485 | +13% | 19 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 9 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Jose to Madrid?
The cheapest return found recently is $818 with Air France, 1 Dec to 9 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $687 with Air Canada, 29 Jan 2027 to 23 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $748 to $1,098.
How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Madrid?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $502 with Iberojet, 2 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $504 to $569.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Madrid?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $687, 29 Jan 2027 to 23 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $502, 2 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Madrid?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 13% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Jose to Madrid?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,232 with Iberia, 1 Dec to 9 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $502 with Iberojet, 2 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Madrid?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Iberojet on 2 Feb 2027, takes 10 h 20 min from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Madrid?
Between 1 Dec and 4 Sept 2027, Air France has the cheapest return on 2 of the 13 departure dates we hold, Air Canada on 2 and avianca airlines on 2. Between 2 Feb 2027 and 8 Mar 2027, Iberojet has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and jetBlue on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
