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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose International to Madrid? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madrid.R 4,641 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,641, select.
Madrid.R 5,132 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,132, select.
Madrid.R 5,237 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,237, select.
Madrid.R 5,578 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,578, select.
Madrid.R 5,993 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,993, select.
Madrid.R 8,727 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 2 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,727, select.
Madrid.R 9,523 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,523, select.
Madrid.R 11,078 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,078, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Madrid

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose International to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from R 5,993
Aug
from R 4,641
Sep
from R 5,578
Oct
from R 5,132
Nov
from R 5,237
Dec
from R 11,078
Jan
from R 8,727
Feb
Find prices
Mar
from R 9,523
Apr
from R 19,365
May
from R 15,128
Jun
from R 15,159

San Jose International to Madrid: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose International to Madrid below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madrid.

San Jose to Madrid: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,641
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from San Jose International to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose International to Madrid is R 8,201. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Jose International to Madrid. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 8,201.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from San Jose International to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose International to Madrid is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose International Airport to Madrid Airport on Monday, 13 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose International Airport and Madrid Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid eight hours ahead of San Jose.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your SJC to MAD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJC and MAD:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • O'Hare International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is R 4,641. A return fare right now is R 8,201. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To find cheap tickets from SJC to MAD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • Finding cheap flights from SJC to MAD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC reach their destination on time.

  • Central San Jose to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to SJC? If you're catching an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Madrid in April.

  • When booking your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJC to MAD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Jose to Madrid

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