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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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $818 1 Dec – 9 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $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

1 Dec – 9 Dec: $818, found 2 days ago22 Dec – 26 Jan 2027: $996, found 2 days ago24 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $1,439, found 2 days ago26 Dec – 9 Jan 2027: $1,138, found 2 days ago29 Jan 2027 – 23 Feb 2027: $687, found 3 days ago2 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027: $694, found 7 days ago9 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027: $748, found 6 days ago20 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027: $1,098, found 7 days ago1 Apr 2027 – 16 Apr 2027: $858, found 2 days ago16 May 2027 – 31 May 2027: $709, found 3 days ago6 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027: $1,007, found 6 days ago27 Aug 2027 – 30 Sept 2027: $1,159, found 2 days ago4 Sept 2027 – 12 Sept 2027: $1,067, found 3 days agoDecJanFebMarAprMayAugSep
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
1 Dec – 9 Dec$818Air FranceJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 26 Jan 2027$996KLMJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$1,439Copa AirlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 9 Jan 2027$1,138IberiaJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Jan 2027 – 23 Feb 2027$687Air CanadaJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027$694Air FranceJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027$748avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027$1,098American AirlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Apr 2027 – 16 Apr 2027$858AeromexicoJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 May 2027 – 31 May 2027$709Air EuropaJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027$1,007Air CanadaJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Aug 2027 – 30 Sept 2027$1,159avianca airlinesJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Sept 2027 – 12 Sept 2027$1,067Air TransatJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $687.

December 2026From $8184 departure dates1 Dec – 9 Dec · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $687Cheapest seen1 departure date29 Jan 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $6942 departure dates2 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $1,0981 departure date20 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $8581 departure date1 Apr 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $7091 departure date16 May 2027 – 31 May 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
August 2027From $1,0072 departure dates6 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
September 2027From $1,0671 departure date4 Sept 2027 – 12 Sept 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

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

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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

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $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.

$502, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $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

2 Feb 2027: $502, found 2 days ago9 Feb 2027: $504, found 7 days ago7 Mar 2027: $611, found 2 days ago8 Mar 2027: $555, found 3 days agoFebMar
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
2 Feb 2027$502IberojetJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
9 Feb 2027$504IberojetJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
7 Mar 2027$611IberojetJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)stops unknownfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
8 Mar 2027$555jetBlueJuan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $502.

February 2027From $502Cheapest seen2 departure dates2 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $5552 departure dates8 Mar 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

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.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays 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$599Cheapest seen32

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$457$452+1%11
30–59 days$453$437Cheapest seen18
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