Flights Madrid → San Jose
MAD → SJO
Route overview
The flight route operates between Madrid and San Jose, utilizing Airbus A340-500 and A340-600 aircraft. The origin airport in Madrid has been open since 1931, while the destination airport in San Jose serves over three million passengers annually.
The Madrid (MAD) → San Jose (SJO) route is operated by Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At San Jose the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to San Jose: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Madrid (MAD) to San Jose (SJO) heads west for about 8,499 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 3m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into San Jose it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating MAD-SJO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAD-SJO
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Iberia Airlines.
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The Madrid-San Jose route is about 8,499 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
