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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 22:50
• Latest: departs at 14:45 and lands at 02:00.

The flight takes about 11h 15m.

A direct flight from Madrid to San José takes 11h 15m, covering 13,669 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Madrid to San José range from ₹ 72,645 to ₹ 113,950, with an average of ₹ 90,278 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 72,645 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the ₹ 90,278 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 70,135 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with ₹ 94,372 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 4,754–₹ 9,510 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Iberojet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to San José flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Iberia is the only airline on the Madrid to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Madrid to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 48,934, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 102 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Madrid to San José usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to San José route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to San José most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Madrid to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 85,503 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 103,479, a difference of ₹ 17,976.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Madrid and San José. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Iberojet

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 31m, compared to 14h 52m via Cancun (CUN) and 14h 54m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

San José is 7 hours behind Madrid (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture is one of the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to San José flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberojet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.