Flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to San José Airport Airport (SJO)

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Returns from £698.02

One-way from £420.57

Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Barajas to Juan Santamaría International, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 4 airliners to choose from including Iberojet, Qatar Airways, British Airways and Iberia. The flight time is approximately 10 Hours 48 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

On arriving at Juan Santamaría International please note the time difference, the time zone at Juan Santamaría International is 6.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Barajas.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Barajas (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International (SJO) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Iberia111121112:2014:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways111111112:2016:50VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways111111112:2016:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberojet010001014:4514:45VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Barajas to Juan Santamaría International are very limited. Only Iberia operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 12:20

To book your flight you can visit Iberia on their website iberia.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
12:25
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA4217
IberiaIB243
Qatar AirwaysQR5052
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Tuesday
12:25
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA4217
IberiaIB243
Qatar AirwaysQR5052
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
IberojetE9857
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Wednesday
12:20
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA4217
IberiaIB243
Qatar AirwaysQR5052
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Thursday
12:20
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA4217
IberiaIB243
Qatar AirwaysQR5052
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Friday
12:25
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA4217
IberiaIB243
Qatar AirwaysQR5052
14:30
AirlineFlight  No
IberiaIB241
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Saturday
12:20
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA4217
IberiaIB243
Qatar AirwaysQR5052
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
IberojetE9857
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Sunday
12:25
AirlineFlight  No
IberiaIB243
16:50
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA4217
Qatar AirwaysQR5052
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Flight Price FAQ - Madrid (MAD) to San José (SJO)

DIRECT Iberojet
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Madrid MAD to San José SJO?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Madrid MAD to San José SJO is £420.57 ($526 €506.14)
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DIRECT Iberia
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Madrid MAD to San José SJO?
The cheapest direct return flight from Madrid MAD to San José SJO is £698.02 ($873 €840.04)
£698.02
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Madrid MAD to San José SJO?
The cheapest flight one way from Madrid MAD to San José SJO is £366.20 ($458 €440.71)
£366.20
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What is the cheapest return flight from Madrid MAD to San José SJO?
The cheapest return flight from Madrid MAD to San José SJO is £513.32 ($642 €617.76)
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Flight Info FAQ - Madrid (MAD) to San José (SJO)

Who flies from Madrid to San José?
The following airlines fly from Madrid (MAD) to San José (SJO): British Airways, Iberia, Iberojet, Qatar Airways.
How far is the flight from Madrid to San José?
The flight from Madrid to San José is 8,500KM or 5,281 miles.
How long does the flight from Madrid to San José to take?
The flight from Madrid to San José takes 10 Hours 48 Minutes.

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