Cheap flights from Madrid to San José
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Key info about flying to San José
Depart from
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Flights per week
394
Flight distance
8509 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
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Direct flights from Madrid to San José
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Getting from San José's airport to the city center
The fastest option is taxi or ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-45 min | ₡15,000 – ₡25,000; CRC 15,000–25,000 (~$28–47 USD); fixed zone rates | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | ₡8,000 – ₡18,000; CRC 8,000–18,000 (~$15–34 USD); surge pricing applies | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-60 min | CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD) | every 10–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-60 min | ₡10,000 – ₡15,000; CRC 10,000–15,000 (~$19–28 USD); per person | scheduled departures (traffic dependent) | solo travelers on budget | |
20-45 min | ₡25,000 – ₡45,000; CRC 25,000–45,000 (~$47–85 USD); pre-booked | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
20-45 min | ₡20,000 – ₡50,000; CRC 20,000–50,000 (~$38–95 USD); per day | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in CRC (Costa Rican Colón); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Official orange airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based rates and are the only taxis authorized to pick up at the terminal.
- Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in Costa Rica; pickup is from designated areas outside the terminal.
- Public buses (TUASA) depart from outside the terminal and stop at Alajuela and San José city center.
- Traffic on the General Cañas Highway can significantly increase travel times during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Weather in San José
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 24°C | 14°C |
| February | 26°C | 14°C |
| March | 27°C | 15°C |
| April | 26°C | 16°C |
| May | 25°C | 16°C |
| June | 24°C | 16°C |
| July | 24°C | 16°C |
| August | 24°C | 15°C |
| September | 24°C | 15°C |
| October | 23°C | 15°C |
| November | 23°C | 15°C |
| December | 23°C | 14°C |
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