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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.

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

• Iberia
• Iberojet

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

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

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $359 round-trip via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared to $983 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 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 Iberojet and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 65% 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

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Madrid to San José route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $893 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,077, a difference of $184. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:30 am and lands at 10:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 5:36 am.

The flight takes about 11h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $945. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to San José takes 11h 06m, covering 5,278 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Madrid to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $427, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 17m, compared with 14h 31m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 14h 52m via Cancun (CUN).

San José is 8 hours behind Madrid (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Madrid to San José range from $770 to $1,189, with an average of $945 over the past 12 months. Anything below $770 counts as a good deal.

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