Cheap Flights from San Jose to Madrid

Cheap Flights from San Jose to Madrid

Cheap Flights from San Jose to Madrid
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose to Madrid? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Jose to Madrid vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Jose to Madrid for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
SJO - MAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $93.4
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2026-11-06
SJO - MAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $93.4
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2026-11-07
SJO - MAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $93.4
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2026-11-08
SJO - MAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $93.4
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2026-11-09
SJO - MAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $93.4
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2026-11-10
SJO - MAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $93.4
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San Jose to Madrid flight facts
Distance
5,281 mi
8,500 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+7h
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJO · Juan Santamaria Intl
Airports in Madrid
MAD · Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Madrid
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SJO - MAD
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 70,000 Pts + $93.4
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Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SJO - MAD
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 70,000 Pts + $93.4
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Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SJO - MAD
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 85,000 Pts + $93.4
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Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SJO - MAD
Premium Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $69.2
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Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SJO - MAD
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $93.4
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Premium cabin
2026-11-21
SJO - MAD
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 45,000 Pts + $93.4
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Selected hotels for your next stay
Urso Hotel & Spa(SLH)
Madrid (Spain)
Urso Hotel & Spa(SLH)
From 90,000 Pts or $336
Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection
Madrid (Spain)
Hotel Palacio Del Retiro, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $323
The Madrid EDITION
Madrid (Spain)
The Madrid EDITION
From Pts or $372
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Jose to Madrid depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Jose to Madrid.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Madrid.
San Jose and Madrid are about 5,281 miles (8,500 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,281-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of San Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO). Arrivals in Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Madrid, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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