Which airports can I use when flying from Madison to San José?

Flights from Madison to San José usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Madison to San José?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madison to San José.

Which airports do connecting flights from Madison to San José pass through?

One-stop flights from Madison to San José most commonly connect through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 53% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 32% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Madison to San José?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Madison to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $614 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,085, a difference of $471. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San José?

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Madison to San José?

A nonstop flight from Madison to San José takes 00m, covering 2,309 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Madison to San José?

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.

Have flight prices from Madison to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $434 to $2,678. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Madison to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from Madison to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $316.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Madison to San José?

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 41m, compared with 7h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 48m via Miami (MIA).

What is the time difference between Madison and San José?

San José is 1 hour behind Madison (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Avis • Priceless • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a Madison to San José flight?

Round-trip flights from Madison to San José range from $614 to $885, with an average of $711 over the past 12 months. Anything below $614 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Madison to San José?

Round-trip flights from Madison to San José typically range from $614 to $885. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $434, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San José?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San José. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 52% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San José?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San José at $539 round-trip. •December ($1,118) and June ($894) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 107% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Madison to San José?

American Airlines ($434) and GOL ($511) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Madison to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Madison to San José?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Madison to San José route. 53% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Madison to San José?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $691. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Madison to San José which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Madison to San José layovers at 4h 25m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $614-$885

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Cheapest • Avg $691 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 54m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Madison to San José

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 4

7:00 am - 7:54 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 10:01 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

15h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$434American Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 4

6:24 pm - 12:20 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 56m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

6:00 am - 5:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

11h 45m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439American Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 4

5:33 am - 8:59 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 26m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

6:30 am - 9:14 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

14h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth New York LaGuardia

$439American Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 4

5:00 am - 2:56 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

6:30 am - 4:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

10h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$439American Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 26

8:36 pm - 1:50 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

1:17 pm - 12:07 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

10h 50m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$511GOL

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 10

5:00 am - 12:15 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:25 pm - 11:03 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$630United Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

8:22 am - 11:15 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

5:35 am - 5:51 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

12h 16m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Chicago O'Hare Intl

$648Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 19

11:45 am - 10:17 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 4:26 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$650Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 19

7:00 am - 10:17 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 17m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 7:15 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

12h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

$655Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 19

7:00 am - 10:17 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 17m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:55 pm - 9:13 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

17h 18m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$655Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Madison to San José

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9

6:00 am - 8:07 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 07m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

6:00 am - 9:16 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

14h 16m2 stops Miami Philadelphia

$824American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9

6:00 am - 8:07 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 07m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

1:00 pm - 5:13 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

27h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$836American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

6:00 pm - 3:11 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 11m1 stop Orlando

7:07 am - 5:20 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 13m1 stop Orlando

$983Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 10

5:00 am - 7:37 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 pm - 1:37 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

23h 12m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$992United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 pm - 3:11 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 11m1 stop Orlando

9:45 am - 5:20 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

30h 35m1 stop Orlando

$997Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 10

11:15 am - 11:38 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 23m1 stop Newark

12:44 pm - 9:54 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

20h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,004United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 10

5:50 am - 11:54 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:25 pm - 11:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,073Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8

5:50 am - 11:54 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:25 pm - 10:19 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

19h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,187Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 9

5:50 am - 11:54 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:25 pm - 11:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,448Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

5:50 am - 11:54 amMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:25 pm - 11:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

8h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,613Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Madison to San José flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Madison to San José? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Madison to San José departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San José?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San José. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 52% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San José? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Madison to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San José at $539 round-trip.
•December ($1,118) and June ($894) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 107% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Madison to San José?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madison to San José.
How long is a flight from Madison to San José?
A nonstop flight from Madison to San José takes 00m, covering 2,309 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Madison to San José?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Madison to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from Madison to San José range from $614 to $885, with an average of $711 over the past 12 months. Anything below $614 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Madison to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $434 to $2,678. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Madison to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Madison to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $316.
What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Madison to San José?
Flights from Madison to San José usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Madison to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Madison to San José most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Madison to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Madison to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $614 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,085, a difference of $471.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Madison to San José?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 41m, compared with 7h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 48m via Miami (MIA).
What is the time difference between Madison and San José?
San José is 1 hour behind Madison (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San José?
Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average $614, about $471 less than Saturday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Madison to San José trip for September. Fares historically average $539 round-trip in that month - typically $579 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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