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Cheap Flights from Montreal to San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Montreal to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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8:41 am - 4:22 pmYUL-SJO
9h 41m1 stop
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10:57 am - 12:40 amSJO-YUL
11h 43m1 stop
$350Copa Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 17
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8:41 am - 6:48 pmYUL-SJO
12h 07m1 stop
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5:52 am - 12:40 amSJO-YUL
16h 48m1 stop
$372Copa Airlines
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Sat, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 22
Avianca Logo
11:25 pm - 9:20 amYUL-SJO
11h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:45 pm - 10:05 pmSJO-YUL
27h 20m1 stop
$375Avianca
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 20
Avianca Logo
11:25 pm - 9:20 amYUL-SJO
11h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:40 am - 10:05 pmSJO-YUL
18h 25m1 stop
$386Avianca
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Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:35 pmYUL-SJO
13h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 2:54 pmSJO-YUL
12h 55m1 stop
$423American Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Tue, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:35 pmYUL-SJO
13h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:03 am - 10:44 pmSJO-YUL
14h 41m2 stops
$427American Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Tue, Jun 3
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8:41 am - 4:22 pmYUL-SJO
9h 41m1 stop
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12:28 pm - 7:57 pmSJO-YUL
29h 29m2 stops
Mon, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 19
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8:41 am - 4:22 pmYUL-SJO
9h 41m1 stop
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12:28 pm - 7:57 pmSJO-YUL
29h 29m2 stops
Wed, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 19
Air Canada Logo
4:40 pm - 8:25 pmYUL-SJO
5h 45mnonstop
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7:55 am - 3:45 pmSJO-YUL
5h 50mnonstop
$492Air Canada
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Fri, May 30 - Sat, Jun 7
Air Canada Logo
4:40 pm - 8:25 pmYUL-SJO
5h 45mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
8:00 am - 7:36 amSJO-YUL
21h 36m1 stop
$521Air Canada
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Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 18
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Expert advice for your flight from Montreal to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Transat

Air Transat offers in-flight entertainment on most flights; bring your own headphones for best experience.


Club Class includes upgraded meals on all flights, not just long-haul ones.

Air Canada

Air Canada offers lie-flat seats in Signature Class for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


Economy passengers receive complimentary hot meals on international flights departing North America.

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Airports
YUL

Security lines at YUL move quickly; arrive 90 minutes early. Expect 20-30 minutes for screening, even for general security.

Read more about YULby Brandon Schultz
SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO for convenience. Hotels often provide transport info or offer services at reduced rates.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Montreal to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Montreal to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Montreal to San José, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José is April, where tickets cost $487 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $859 and $670 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$184
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% increase in price.
Flight from Montreal to San José

When to book flights from Montreal to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Montreal to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Montreal to San José flights

  • I don't want to worry about traffic and parking. Is there public transit to the Montreal Airport?

    Yes! The 747 bus leaves from the corner of Berri and Sainte-Catherine in downtown, reaching the airport in about 45min. The 747 Aeroshuttle also travels from several areas around town to the airport and is even able to collect passengers from their homes in some neighbourhoods (for an additional fee).

  • What sort of services can I expect to find once I land at San Jose International Airport (SJO)?

    The San Jose Airport offers a number of modern services to passengers, such as free Wi-Fi, which can be logged into for up to 3h. Several major car rental agencies are also available in the airport near the customs area. There's also a large duty-free shop available near Arrivals. Just step outside and you'll see it positioned diagonally across from the fire station.

  • Are there any private lounges where I can relax while waiting for my flight out of Montreal?

    There certainly are! There is a private lounge located by Gate 53 in addition to the Salon Odyssée Desjardins lounge located at Gate 63. Air Canada also offers a Maple Leaf lounge at Gate 52, which can be accessed for around C$ 55. Air France KLM passengers may make use of the lounge at Gate 57.

  • Are there any additional services offered at the San Jose Airport for passengers with special needs?

    Yes, the San Jose International Airport provides special luggage racks and trolleys for travellers with reduced mobility. A service provided at the airport can also provide wheelchairs if needed; just ask for one at an information desk. For those travelling with service animals, remember to bring the International Health Certificate issued for the animal by your home country.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José was $184 for a one-way ticket and $350 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Montreal and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Montreal to San José?

    Air Canada, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Montreal to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Montreal to San José?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Montreal to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Montreal to San José?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Montreal and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Montreal to San José?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Montreal to San José on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Montreal to San José, Copa Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Montreal to San José are Copa Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $623 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $839 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Montreal to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Montreal to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Montreal to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Montreal is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Montreal to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Montreal with another airline. Booking your flights between Montreal and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Montreal to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Montreal up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $274 or less one-way and $574 or less round-trip.
  • Montreal Airport (YUL) offers secure long-term parking about a 10min walk from the terminals. There are also free shuttles, which run 24h from the lots to the airport.
  • You can take an official orange taxi from San Jose International Airport (SJO) to just about anywhere in Costa Rica. The taxis are available at the terminal just past customs and include both cars and vans.
  • Travellers may bring their pets through Montreal Airport so long as the animals remain leashed or in their travel cages. There's a relieving station outside the airport near the multi-level parking area.
  • You can find currency exchange desks at San Jose Airport by Bands 3 and 5 in the baggage claim area. Three ATMs are also available in the airport.
  • Catching a ride to the Montreal Airport? Your driver can park for free in the CellParc (located right off Arthur-Fecteau Street) for up to 2h. Alternatively, the Montreal Airport provides quick and easy drop-off zones near Departures where you can hop out of your vehicle and enter the airport without having to find a parking spot.
  • Want to soak up some local culture? The San Jose airport features a traditional market near Gates 7 and 8 in addition to regular cultural exhibitions on the ground floor near the 5th floor gate. There's even a traditional bar near Gate 9.

Prefer to fly direct from Montreal to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Top 5 airlines serving from Montreal to San José

 
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Air TransatOverall score based on 385 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Boarding
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

10.0 ExcellentSophia, Feb 2025YUL - FDF
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

Great flight and crew. Food isn't free and neither are headphones...

We were in economy class but paid for option Plus which offer you an extra snack after take off, free earplugs & blanket. The crew were very attentive. The comfort however wasn’t great, hard to be comfortable in such restraint place. Wasn’t able to sleep through out the 7hrs flight and was exhausted upon arrival.

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Great from check in all the way to the end. Very happy with Copa

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Well the airline was fine. The only thing is I was charged for a checked in luggage. But when I reserved the ticket it showed a check in bag allowed. Who can I get in contact with for reimbursement.? The airline said I had to speak to whoever I booked ticket with.

Not very good , the stewardess were unfriendly and they don't like to be bothered. Cos was a night flight and they need to sleep.

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

Nice modern plane. Can use your own device for entertainment. Get a snack on the plane.

Flight delayed, missed connection, had to stay overnight. Next flight instead of our business class we were booked on the very back row. Second time this had happened in 2 months.

The flight was on time and everything went very smoothly.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

Flight was cancelled as I was in line for security. Next available flight got me to my destination 24 hrs later than the first. No refunds offered, just credit toward another flight. I booked with delta, got to my destination only 2 hrs behind my original flight schedule. Won’t be using American again.

I love to flight american however my carry on had to be sent with regular luggage and it was broken. Don't appreciate that. If when I buy a ticket says I can take a carry on and a hand item there should be space for mwsy stuff and not be basically forced to send the item even if it's at no charge. A.A. needs to work on that. Everything else excellent.

The luggage was completely damaged. It was ripped at the corner and the lock was stuck. We had to rip it open.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

Crew was pleasant and efficient. The speaker system for instructions was hard to understand

My experience was poor with customer Services. Please consider flexibility with cancellation due to emergency health condition. Thank you.

Terrible. Flight was delayed for hours and we ended up arriving at our home at 4am after 20+ hours flying.

Disappointed my flight was delayed to TO as i had a connection to make. Ran through the airport I made my flight but I initially had 1.5 hours to connect. Unnecessary stress!

From my experience, I see there is room for a greater mixture of cultures, for example, a mix of the nationality of cabin crews, food, music, food, etc.

Flight was cancelled around 45 -1hr minutes before scheduled take off time due to mechanical issues we hadn’t even boarded yet. Had to reroute to Orlando so someone had to drive 2 1/2 to come and get me… the alternative was go through Toronto and get a later flight which didn’t work for my schedule. The flight attendants barely gave anyone a smile…not the same as flying when a client/passenger was important. Very disappointed. By the way I have never ever made a complaint online about any company with feedback…even when I probably should have. The only good experience was the boarding desk associates who were very professional and got me on another flight with my checked bags…very nice team.

Actually as my experience with air Canada from Canada to Newark it was crazy for me because it was a lot of delays which for me it shouldn’t be like that, but I was able to coup with it so that was my experience I hope next time they will do good on that thanks.

Delayed delayed delayed cancelled and all we got was $60 food or beverage Embarrassing I'd say

It was fine. There were a couple of mechanical delays prior to takeoff but it was overall a quick and pleasant flight.

Mixed experienced. Nice staff. Spacious 787 better than cramped Airbus, though my seat was broken. The bad: Way overpriced ticket and charged for food despite 6 hr flight.

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

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