SJO - YUL

$282 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Montreal

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Montreal departing on 6/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Montreal, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Montreal, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$489
Typical prices: $766-$586
Avianca
Mon 7/27Wed 7/29
SJO - YUL • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$848
Typical prices: $851-$343
Air Transat
Fri 6/26Fri 7/17
SJO - YUL • Non-stop
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Air Canada economy includes hot meals on North America international flights.
Air Transat offers free seat assignments for kids beside parents.
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Cheapest • from $527 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $575 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 40m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
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Cheap Flights from San José to Montreal (SJO-YUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Montreal 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Montreal

Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 29
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5:05 am - 7:45 pm
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YUL
12h 40m
2 stops
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4:15 pm - 11:40 pm
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9h 25m
1 stop
$489Avianca
Tue, Jun 23 - Sun, Sep 6
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1:50 am - 9:35 pm
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YUL
17h 45m
1 stop
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11:00 pm - 3:25 pm
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18h 25m
1 stop
$527Avianca
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 29
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9:25 am - 9:35 pm
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10h 10m
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4:15 pm - 11:40 pm
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9h 25m
1 stop
$528Avianca
Sun, Jun 21 - Wed, Jun 24
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5:05 am - 2:45 pm
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7h 40m
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4:15 pm - 8:45 am
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18h 30m
1 stop
$529Avianca
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 26
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5:05 am - 2:45 pm
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7h 40m
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4:15 pm - 11:45 am
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21h 30m
2 stops
$530Avianca
Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 26
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5:05 am - 2:45 pm
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7h 40m
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4:15 pm - 11:40 pm
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$531Avianca
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
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7:45 pm - 2:45 pm
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17h 00m
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11:00 pm - 3:25 pm
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18h 25m
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$539Avianca
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jun 29
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7:45 pm - 2:45 pm
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17h 00m
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4:15 pm - 11:45 am
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21h 30m
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$540Avianca
Tue, Jun 23 - Wed, Jul 1
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1:50 am - 9:35 pm
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17h 45m
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4:15 pm - 11:45 am
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21h 30m
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$548Avianca
Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 8
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1:50 am - 9:35 pm
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17h 45m
1 stop
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11:00 pm - 3:25 pm
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18h 25m
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$549Avianca
Booking Insights

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

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport departing in July.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Montreal on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Montreal. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, 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 San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $702 and $681 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $925 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, 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 San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Montreal

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$282
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Montreal

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Montreal 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 San José to Montreal flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport was $282 for a one-way ticket and $527 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Montreal?

    San José airport is called San José Juan Santamaria Intl and the only airport in Montreal is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Montreal flight route.

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San José to Montreal on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Montreal are Air Transat and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $500 and an overall rating of 7.8, Air Transat is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $701 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 San José to Montreal.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Montreal from San José 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 San José to Montreal?

    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 Montreal with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and YUL 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 San José to Montreal?

    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 Montreal from San José 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 San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $270 or less one-way and $707 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Montreal?

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

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Transat

Air Transat

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Air Transat

Air Transat

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San José to Montreal

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Montreal. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Montreal? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 555 reviews
6.8Food
8.5Crew
7.9Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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The dinner was bland and boring, but the economy seats were surprisingly comfortable. The flight was very packed.

6.0 GoodJanice, May 2026
YYZ - OPO
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The dinner was bland and boring, but the economy seats were surprisingly comfortable. The flight was very packed.

Arm rests are too small and too close. No screens, movie selection was very limited and poor. Food is pretty much overpriced cheap convenience store food.

Crew was good, helpful. Flight ran on time.would have liked to take airtransat home to MTL. But the price back from San Jose Costa Rica was MUCH more expensive than the flight from MTL to San Jose c.r.

i was not able to take my flight because the information i needed to book my dog correctly was not provided

We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

I was very nice to arrive earlier than scheduled. Very much appreciated. No issues with flight. All was good.

The on-board crew were professional and friendly and made the trip feel like we were taken care of well. The gate for the flight departure changed three times...not great but not terrible. Considering it was the day of the New Jalisco Cartel mayhem, we can't really complain.

The entertainment system was down; food by purchase only; several people did not receive their luggage. No one answers at the local office or online about the luggage.

The Turkish was good . I had a problem with air Transat terrible experience for me

1didnt have wheel chair I ordered wheel chair in my ticket flight

Montreal to TPA was a sardine flight. Barely enough room to get in seat. I had paid for premium economy, but not available on TPA FLIGHT, which was horrible

The flight wasn't full. I was able to sleep on an empty row of seats. It was great.

Didn’t make it on the flight. Delayed then had to be rebooked, which in turn had me waiting at the airport for another 8 hours before next flight

The pretzels were rather dry and dusty. I do appreciate having a choice between sweet and savory snack.

Paid seats changed yet again. Put in seats I would never choose. Paid seats that are changed should be refunded. AC constantly does this! .

The flight was comfortable and the staff were helpful and friendly. However, we did not know we were flying PAL until we arrived in Canada, so it was a bit disconcerting. In addition, which port we were leaving from was confusing.

Staff was friendly and helpful. People communicating to passengers should speak slower and pronounce better. I had paid extra for aisle seats, but when I received boarding cards in Lima at check-in, I noticed seats had inexplicably been changed and none was an aisle seat !! That is simply unacceptable. It could not be corrected in Lima reportedly, which is also unacceptable. Finally I had to make the request just before boarding the Air Canada flight in Bogota.

Everything worked well, food was excellent, landed 25 minutes ahead of schedule. However CDG waits were long and repetitive.

A marvelous flight experience, from boarding to landing. The full length stretch out seating was excellent. The meals were some of the best in-flight meals I have ever experienced. The cabin attendants were thoughtful and kind. One of the best flights I have ever taken.

A flawless trip, great experience. Keep up the good work!

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

After boarding, there was a small issue with the aircraft which caused a delay of about 45 minutes. During boarding and while passengers were being seated, the plane was being refueled. There were also a lot of unusual noises during the flight, which was not very reassuring. In addition, there was no WiFi or entertainment available.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

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