Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJO) flights
An economy award from Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJO) starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $94. Iberia Club charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJO): Iberia and Iberojet. The two airports are 5,281 miles (8,499 km) apart. Iberia is in oneworld. There are also 31 ways to fly it with one stop, through Santo Domingo, Panama City and Miami and more.
How many miles MAD to SJO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Iberia | 20,000–24,250 | $94–185 |
| Iberia ClubOn Iberia | 20,000–24,250 | $89–175 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia | 24,000 | $89–200 |
| American AAdvantageOn Iberia | 32,500 | $74–160 |
| Finnair PlusOn Iberia | 32,500 | $24–150 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia | 35,000 | $44–55 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia | 37,000 | $24–35 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia | 40,000 | $104–255 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Iberia | 43,500 | $24–150 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MAD to SJO
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- E9IberojetNot in an alliance
Book MAD to SJO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Iberia
- American AAdvantageBooks Iberia
- British Airways ClubBooks Iberia
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Iberia
- Finnair PlusBooks Iberia
- Iberia ClubBooks Iberia
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Iberia
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Iberia
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Iberia
MAD to SJO with one stop
31 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Santo Domingo (SDQ)Iberia, Air Europa and 1 more, then Arajet
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- Via Panama City (PTY)Iberia and Air Europa, then AVIANCA and Copa Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Medellin (MDE)AVIANCA the whole wayP5
- Via Orlando (MCO)Iberia, then Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
Q6 - Via Cancun (CUN)Iberojet, Air Europa and 1 more, then Volaris Costa Rica and VolarisE92WQ6
- Via Bogota (BOG)AVIANCA the whole way+1
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more, then JetBlue Airways
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- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole wayE9
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)Iberia, then AVIANCA and Copa Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Transat and Air Canada the whole way
MAD to SJO: common questions
How many miles does MAD to SJO cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $94. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (20,000–24,250), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000) and American AAdvantage (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MAD to SJO?
Iberia (oneworld) and Iberojet fly nonstop from Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJO).
How far is Madrid from San Jose by plane?
Madrid (MAD) and San Jose (SJO) are 5,281 miles (8,499 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MAD to SJO award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Madrid and San Jose?
The most direct connections are through Santo Domingo (SDQ), Panama City (PTY), Miami (MIA), Medellin (MDE) and Orlando (MCO). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Miami.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.