What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to San José flights?

Over the past year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Madrid to San José delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between Madrid and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

How long is the flight from Madrid to San José?

Avianca and KLM can get you from Madrid to San José in just under 19h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8494 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to San José?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to San José are Qatar Airways (85%), Iberia (85%) and British Airways (85%).

Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to San José that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Madrid to San José?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to San José.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to San José?

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Deal found 30/10₹ 67,542

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Deal found 3/11₹ 67,637

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Deal found 31/10₹ 67,826

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Deal found 2/11₹ 68,679

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Deal found 4/11₹ 70,573

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Round-trip from	₹ 66,973
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Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	₹ 87,814

Avianca
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2 total stops
30h 00m total
Madrid to San José

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28h 00m total
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MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 1/4

11:30-15:00

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 50,396

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 26/11

13:00-17:30

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 50,585

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 10/12

12:20-22:17

1 stop16h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 52,101

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 25/11

12:20-22:15

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,406

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Thu 26/11

12:20-22:15

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,406

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Tue 24/11

12:20-22:15

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,406

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 18/11

12:20-22:15

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 63,658

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Fri 27/11

12:20-22:15

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 70,100

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Mon 1/2

16:20-08:50

1 stop23h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/4

05:05-06:10

2 stops17h 05m

₹ 72,941

MadridSan José

MAD Madrid Barajas - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MADSJO

Madrid Barajas

Wed 20/1

01:25-16:20

1 stop21h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/3

05:35-06:10

2 stops17h 35m

₹ 73,699

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to San José?

The best time to book flights from Madrid to San José is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to San José?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of ₹ 66,595). Flying from Madrid to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 117,748). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to SJO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to San José as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to San José flights typically cost between ₹ 75,215 and ₹ 104,486 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 66,973 on Avianca (12 Feb–28 Feb).

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How long is the flight from Madrid to San José?
Avianca and KLM can get you from Madrid to San José in just under 19h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8494 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to San José?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to San José are Qatar Airways (85%), Iberia (85%) and British Airways (85%).
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madrid to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to San José?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to San José (average of ₹ 66,595). Flying from Madrid to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 117,748). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to San José?

The best time to book flights from Madrid to San José is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to San José?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to SJO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to San José as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Madrid to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madrid to San José flights typically cost between ₹ 75,215 and ₹ 104,486 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 66,973 on Avianca (12 Feb–28 Feb).

How often are flights from Madrid to San José delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between Madrid and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to San José flights?

Over the past year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

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Madrid to San José flights typically cost between ₹ 75,215 and ₹ 104,486 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 66,973 on Avianca (12 Feb–28 Feb).