Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to Madrid?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Madrid takes around 10 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and Madrid?

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The flight distance between San José and Madrid is 8509 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Madrid?

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Several carriers operate flights between San José and Madrid. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Iberia Airlines, Iberojet Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and Guatemala City, Cancún, Mexico City, Liberia, Tambor, Quepos, Panama, Los Angeles, Puerto Jiménez, Tamarindo, San José del Cabo, New York, Medellín, San Salvador, Fort Lauderdale, Bogotá, London, Lima, Tijuana, Guadalajara.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and New York, Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Denver, Orlando, London, Paris, Barcelona, Seattle, Atlanta, Caracas, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Raleigh, Houston.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

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San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 8

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San José and Madrid?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San José and Madrid thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San José and Madrid can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between San José and Madrid?

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Currently, you can fly between San José and Madrid with Spirit Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Air Europa, easyJet, Vueling.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between San José and Madrid?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Madrid, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between San José and Madrid?

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Traveling between San José and Madrid, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near San José?

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There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero

Question 15

How many airports are there near Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Salamanca, Valladolid.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Madrid depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between San José and Madrid depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between San José and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$440
Cheapest round-trip	$669
Average round-trip	$914
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Nonstop flights in May	$624 – $2,262

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Iberia Airlines	2	1	1	2	1	1	1
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Iberia Airlines	2	2	1	1	1	1	1
Iberojet Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	---	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Air Europa	AEA	UX	No	0 0
easyJet	EZY	U2	No	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Vueling	VLG	VY	No	Opens 168 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight

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January	10°C	2°C
February	12°C	3°C
March	15°C	5°C
April	18°C	7°C
May	23°C	11°C
June	29°C	17°C
July	33°C	21°C
August	33°C	20°C
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November	14°C	6°C
December	11°C	3°C