Are there nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to San José (SJO)?

Yes. Iberia, Evelop Airlines fly this route. Flight time is about 10h 30m.

What is the fastest connection from Madrid (MAD) to San José (SJO)?

via Santo Domingo ≈ 11h 1m, via Cartagena ≈ 11h 13m, via Panama City ≈ 11h 14m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Madrid (MAD) to San José (SJO)?

from 35,000 ANA miles, from 37,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Madrid → San José

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)・8,499 km

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Nonstop flights available (2 airlines). Flight time about 10h 30m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesANA 35,000 miles+ (via BOG)JAL 37,000 miles+ (nonstop)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

JAL Mileage Bank — partner airline award
IB only · total distance ≈ 5,281 mi (band 4,001–6,000)
Economy
37,000
Premium economy
46,000
Business
60,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-02). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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