Scenic panorama of Madrid's rooftops and skyline at sunset. — flights from San Jose to Madrid

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Flights from San José to Madrid

Nonstop flights from San José (SJO) to Madrid (MAD) take about 11h 7m (8,499 km). Iberojet and Iberia fly it. Lowest fare seen: $452 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Madrid

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at San Jose Juan Santamaría →2 lounges at San Jose Juan Santamaría Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresMAD to Madrid: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Madrid →85 drop-off points, from €1.60

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Airlines flying San José to Madrid

Carriers on SJO–MAD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Iberojetnonstop fare seen✈ Iberianonstop fare seen

San José to Madrid fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $452 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$50422 Oct 2026 · Iberojet	—
Nov 2026	$45214 Nov 2026 · Iberojet	—
Dec 2026	$108718 Dec 2026 · Iberia	$752 · 2 stops18 Dec 2026 · Iberia
Apr 2027	$5406 Apr 2027 · Iberojet	—
May 2027	$48518 May 2027 · Iberia	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $452 for November 2026, $485 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San José to Madrid, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — San José to Madrid flights

How long is the flight from San José to Madrid?

A nonstop flight from San José (SJO) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 11h 7m, covering 8,499 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is San José from Madrid by air?

The great-circle distance between Juan Santamaría International Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 8,499 km (5,281 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from San José to Madrid?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SJO–MAD route include Iberojet and Iberia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

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

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SJO–MAD was $452 USD with Iberojet (nonstop), departing 14 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Madrid?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $452 one-way, against $752 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from San José to Spain?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Spain visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Madrid?

Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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