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$186 Find Cheap Flights from Montreal to San José

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Cheap Flights from Montreal to San José (YUL-SJO)

 
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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to San José

Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 30
Avianca Logo
10:00 pm - 9:20 amYUL-SJO
12h 20m1 stop
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2:15 am - 8:35 pmSJO-YUL
17h 20m1 stop
$334Avianca
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Fri, Nov 21 - Mon, Dec 1
Avianca Logo
10:00 pm - 4:00 pmYUL-SJO
19h 00m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 1:40 pmSJO-YUL
16h 50m1 stop
$341Avianca
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Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 10
Air Canada Logo
11:15 am - 11:35 pmYUL-SJO
14h 20m2 stops
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7:55 am - 3:45 pmSJO-YUL
5h 50mnonstop
$389Air Canada
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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Jan 13
Air Canada Logo
8:15 am - 10:25 pmYUL-SJO
15h 10m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:55 am - 6:53 amSJO-YUL
20h 58m2 stops
$397Air Canada
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Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 10
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11:15 am - 11:35 pmYUL-SJO
14h 20m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 7:36 amSJO-YUL
14h 31m2 stops
Thu, Nov 20 - Wed, Dec 3
Air Transat Logo
6:45 am - 11:35 pmYUL-SJO
17h 50m1 stop
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1:15 am - 7:55 amSJO-YUL
5h 40mnonstop
$405Air Transat
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
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3:30 pm - 10:50 pmYUL-SJO
9h 20m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 9:21 amSJO-YUL
16h 16m2 stops
Wed, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 21
Air Transat Logo
6:55 pm - 11:55 pmYUL-SJO
6h 00mnonstop
Air Transat Logo
1:15 am - 7:55 amSJO-YUL
5h 40mnonstop
$427Air Transat
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 28
Copa Airlines Logo
8:41 am - 6:59 pmYUL-SJO
12h 18m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 12:40 amSJO-YUL
14h 31m1 stop
$438Copa Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 30
Copa Airlines Logo
8:41 am - 6:48 pmYUL-SJO
12h 07m1 stop
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10:05 am - 12:40 amSJO-YUL
12h 35m1 stop
$449Copa Airlines
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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.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
YUL

Security lines at YUL move quickly, usually under 20-30 minutes. Arrive 90 minutes early for a smooth departure experience.

Read more about YULby Brandon Schultz
SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance from SJO for a smoother exit. Hotels often provide helpful options.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Brandon Schultz

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

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

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, Tuesday 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 November, where tickets cost $447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $865 and $678 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $963, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks 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$186
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $186 for a one-way ticket and $334 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, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Montreal to San José are Air Transat and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $686 and an overall rating of 7.8, Air Transat is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $613 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 $457 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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

Thursday

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

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Montreal to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Montreal to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 398 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.9Boarding
6.8Food
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
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The flight and crew were good. Departure and arrival were timely. Check-in was professional and helpful in Malaga on return trip (same on outbound trip from Toronto). The ad before ach program was punishing - specifically for the internet/data service with the content creator that was showed twice in each ad pod. It was so annoying I made an effort to forget the name and would not use the service. Provide an opportunity to fast forward or skip the darn ads once they have been initially viewed.

8.0 ExcellentShazad, Jun 2025AGP - YUL
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The flight and crew were good. Departure and arrival were timely. Check-in was professional and helpful in Malaga on return trip (same on outbound trip from Toronto). The ad before ach program was punishing - specifically for the internet/data service with the content creator that was showed twice in each ad pod. It was so annoying I made an effort to forget the name and would not use the service. Provide an opportunity to fast forward or skip the darn ads once they have been initially viewed.

Extra attention to kids, thank you, we appreciate! Perfect landing

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.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Enforce the boarding process by group numbers. Tell people to stay seated during the meal/drink distribution. It took forever to get food and drinks because people would not stay out the isle and let the crew do their jobs. Everyone wanted to go to the bathroom forcing the crew to enter and leave the isle constantly so people can pass. Tell people to keep their electronics off speaker mode. No one wants to hear phone conversations and music playing.

The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

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

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.

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.

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.

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

They cancelled my flight and downgraded me to economy and only gave me $250 for the downgrade

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Gate check bags that had to be gate checked because of first flight being a small flight are missing. British airways lost the luggage and haven’t met up with them yet!

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.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

One of the best flights I’ve had. So smooth.

The flights were terribly delayed and then cancelled which forced us booking another night at the hotel. Very poor management from American Airlines

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

Air Canada never runs on time. You’re lucky if your flight is not cancelled or diverted. Worst airline in the world for gas lighting its customers.

Service Director cut all cabin lights and window screens defaulted to dark, but it was an afternoon flight going west. I spent hours trying to see what was reading as reading lights weren't working either. What the hell.

The food could have been better. The flight attendant was the friendliest and most helpful I have ever had.

Almost no food given on a 5-hour flight (only a cookie, which is almost a joke). Boarding was a mess (as always, in Montreal boarding by zones is chaotic and the lines are a total mess). The entertainment system was old and with a limited selection.

Very nice comfortable spacy Airbus 321. I liked the offer of food on the Bistro menu. The idea is very good to pay and cost was low.

Received email saying that there won’t be a seat back entertainment screen and inflight WiFi would be available. But no WiFi both ways. Say it in the email.

Staff was very attentive! Food was good for premium economy airplane food. Clearly an older plane - seat back had to be pulled up manually after being reclined.

Good, only discomfort was consistent turbulence through the 3 hour flight. Not sure if in companies control though.

No frills very ordinary, charged me twice to book my seat assignment will.need to complain for reimbursement.

Everything ok, but it was a lot of turbulence during the flight.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

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.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

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.

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.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

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

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