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) - 46% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% 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 45% on flights from Madison to San José. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $638 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,150, a difference of $512. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 $439 to $3,366. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $339, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

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 55m, compared with 8h 09m 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: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • 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 $638 to $940, with an average of $730 over the past 12 months. Anything below $638 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 $638 to $940. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $439, 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, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San José. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 57% higher.

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

•July is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San José at $628 round-trip. •December ($1,118) and May ($861) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 78% 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 ($439) and Delta ($655) 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. 46% 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 $515. 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 38m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $515 (round-trip)

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Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Apr 14

6:33 pm - 1:51 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

11:35 pm - 11:03 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

10h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$439American Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Apr 14

6:24 pm - 12:30 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 06m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas

11:35 pm - 1:48 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

13h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439American Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 19

5:45 pm - 12:20 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

3:35 pm - 8:18 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

16h 43m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439American Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 17

5:45 pm - 12:20 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

12:30 am - 3:03 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

14h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439American Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 27

8:00 am - 11:15 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

5:35 am - 5:31 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

11h 56m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Chicago O'Hare Intl

$624Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 26

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

15h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

5:35 am - 7:48 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

14h 13m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Chicago O'Hare Intl

$624Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

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

15h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

5:35 am - 7:48 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

14h 13m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Chicago O'Hare Intl

$648Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 4

7:55 pm - 10:05 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 10m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 4:34 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$655Delta

Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 4

7:55 pm - 10:05 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 10m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 10:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

15h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

$655Delta

Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Feb 5

6:15 am - 10:05 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 50m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 4:34 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MSN Madison Truax Field

9h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$675Delta

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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 february.
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, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madison to San José. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 57% 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.: •July is the cheapest month to fly from Madison to San José at $628 round-trip.
•December ($1,118) and May ($861) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 78% 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 $638 to $940, with an average of $730 over the past 12 months. Anything below $638 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 $439 to $3,366. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $339, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.
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:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• 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) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% 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 45% on flights from Madison to San José. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $638 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,150, a difference of $512.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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 55m, compared with 8h 09m 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $638, about $512 less than Saturday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Madison to San José trip for July. Fares historically average $628 round-trip in that month - typically $490 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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