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$185 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Montreal

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Montreal

Mon, Dec 29 - Fri, Jan 9
Avianca Logo
7:50 pm - 1:40 pmSJO-YUL
16h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:00 pm - 9:20 amYUL-SJO
12h 20m1 stop
$399Avianca
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 12
Avianca Logo
10:10 am - 10:05 pmSJO-YUL
9h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:25 pm - 2:05 pmYUL-SJO
16h 40m1 stop
$409Avianca
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 5
Avianca Logo
7:50 pm - 1:40 pmSJO-YUL
16h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:00 pm - 4:00 pmYUL-SJO
19h 00m1 stop
$420Avianca
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 17
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11:27 am - 9:17 pmSJO-YUL
31h 50m2 stops
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11:25 pm - 9:20 amYUL-SJO
11h 55m1 stop
Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 17
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11:27 am - 9:17 pmSJO-YUL
31h 50m2 stops
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11:25 pm - 9:20 amYUL-SJO
11h 55m1 stop
Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
Air Canada Logo
8:50 am - 3:30 pmSJO-YUL
5h 40mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
9:30 pm - 10:55 pmYUL-SJO
26h 25m2 stops
$439Air Canada
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
Air Transat Logo
12:55 am - 7:25 pmSJO-YUL
17h 30m1 stop
Air Transat Logo
3:55 pm - 11:35 pmYUL-SJO
8h 40m1 stop
$475Air Transat
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:32 pmSJO-YUL
14h 32m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 7:42 pmYUL-SJO
14h 17m2 stops
$482American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 5
Air Transat Logo
1:15 am - 7:55 amSJO-YUL
5h 40mnonstop
Air Transat Logo
7:20 pm - 11:35 pmYUL-SJO
29h 15m1 stop
$508Air Transat
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Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 1:44 pmSJO-YUL
21h 59m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 7:42 pmYUL-SJO
13h 52m2 stops
$509American Airlines
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San José to Montreal

 
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 Canada

Air Canada offers Wi-Fi on some flights; check availability five days before departure.


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

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
Air Transat

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


Kids aged 2-13 get free standard seat assignments next to parents or guardians.

Airports
SJO

SJO offers free WiFi and has about 75 self-check-in kiosks, making it easy to get your boarding pass quickly.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
YUL

The 747 bus is the cheapest way to travel between YUL and downtown Montréal, running 24/7 from outside baggage claim.

Read more about YULby Brandon Schultz
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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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

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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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.

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, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Montreal. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday 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 April, where tickets cost $435 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $756 and $673 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $638, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$185
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Montreal

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport was $185 for a one-way ticket and $399 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?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Montreal flight route: Air Canada, Iberia, Lufthansa, Delta, Air France, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, and KLM.

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

    The Airbus A321neo 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 Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Montreal are Air Transat and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $663 and an overall rating of 7.7, Air Transat is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $698 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 $453 or less one-way and $698 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 Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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 5 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.
7.7
Air TransatOverall score based on 425 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.9Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
Airline reviews

It’s ok just the boarding point is far too far

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025YYZ - YYT
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It’s ok just the boarding point is far too far

Check in slow even though completed online check in, there was no bag drop available so had to query for 90mins as only 2 staff on desks.

Flying to a far away destination is a miracle in itself, so please take these with a grain of salt. The seats are a bit tired, and need a freshen up. The entertainment could be a bit newer, especially with all services available now. The food really is where we need help. But again, flying is a privilege, so all is good.

Not so much porter it's your site! Not good

They are a sister company with Air Transat and the two companies do not work well together. If you have any issues the two companies will blame each other and you will miss your flights. The help line does not help

Never book through a third party. Book through Air transats website. Terrible process to get help and many issues happen with them and sister companies because half the flights you book with them aren’t even through air transat.

The plane was pretty full, and we dis not have any includes meal for our 4h30 flight? And on-board entertainment wasn't available, there was no TV or plugging to charger your device on the plane. They told us to download an app if we wanted to watch movies but it never connected, that was a disappointment, the r we st was very good though and the crew were really nice!

Seats were very tight especially for first leg of trip.

Not necessarily a Transat issue but it took 2 hours to go through immigration. Tried to reach out to Transat for resolution but was unable to reach an agent.

The flight was excellent, once it started, however we were delayed two hours when the first plane’s engines wouldn’t start. They found another identical plane and transferred us and our luggage in under two hours and made up almost an hour in the air.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

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

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

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.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Food was terrible, all served at once, poor quality . Wine and bread offered only once.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

Was a normal flight but it was delayed, and there wasn't an explanation.

Wonderful crew and early arrival to our destination. It was so nice to have free wifi access and movies too. Thank you!

When I'm on a 5hr 22 minute flight I expect food to be purchased. Especially when American makes a very tight connection time where u have to run to make the long flight. Chips and nuts are unacceptable and being told you should be in first class to get a meal is also unacceptable. I didn't change the flight times American Airlines did.

My seat was horrible. I think it was broken in several places. Other than that, the crew was great and the plane was clean

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Plane was packed but flew on-time, and the comfort level was great! All planes are a bit cramped, but the in flight entertainment was superb, snacks were nice, and the crew was polite. Got into Calgary on schedule...all we could ask for

I had a very disappointing experience with customer service. I was suffering from a severe viral infection that included a rash and persistent cough, leaving me unable to even sit upright. Given the circumstances, I requested travel credits from Canada Air, explaining the potential health risk to others onboard. However, the airline showed no concern for my condition and stated they were not in a position to make decisions based on health considerations. Despite my illness, I received no support or flexibility. Ultimately, I chose to forgo my flight due to their lack of responsiveness. It’s unfortunate that airlines like this operate without prioritizing passenger health and safety.

It would have been better if food is served on a 4 hours’ flight

All good but I could barely get my arms and legs into the room in front of me. Have never been so cramped before. Plane left the gate on time, taxied very quickly and took off without waiting. Unique. Arrival on time. No problem

Liked getting into Milan at 10 AM. Also ok to get into LAX at 9:35 pm. - less traffic driving home. Layover a bit long - say 3-4 hours each way. Montreal airport kind of grim these days. Would lose the duty free area. Think art versus advertising. Maybe local shops and food spots. And keep layover short - like 1 hour on Finnair in Helsinki.

Upgraded to sit at the exit door so good leg room.

I had a good experience. I liked being informed about the status of my luggage

Orderly boarding. The flight to Montreal was difficult to get to on time, but had help from staffer.

The food on this 5 hour flight was a cookie or pretzels.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

The chicken that was served in business class was cold!

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.

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 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.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

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

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

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