YUL - SJO

C$ 250 Find Cheap Flights from Montreal to San José

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Montreal to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to San José

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Montreal to San José.
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Avianca Logo
11:25 p.m. - 9:20 a.m.YUL-SJO
11h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:10 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.SJO-YUL
9h 55m1 stop
C$ 494Avianca
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Wed, 20 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Avianca Logo
11:25 p.m. - 9:20 a.m.YUL-SJO
11h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:40 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.SJO-YUL
18h 25m1 stop
C$ 518Avianca
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Mon, 19 May - Sun, 25 May
American Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.YUL-SJO
13h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:50 p.m. - 2:49 p.m.SJO-YUL
22h 59m1 stop
C$ 532American Airlines
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 13 May
American Airlines Logo
7:47 a.m. - 6:24 p.m.YUL-SJO
12h 37m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:50 p.m. - 2:49 p.m.SJO-YUL
22h 59m1 stop
C$ 539American Airlines
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Sat, 3 May - Tue, 13 May
Copa Airlines Logo
8:41 a.m. - 4:22 p.m.YUL-SJO
9h 41m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:46 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.SJO-YUL
13h 54m1 stop
C$ 618Copa Airlines
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Sun, 18 May - Sun, 1 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
8:41 a.m. - 9:53 p.m.YUL-SJO
15h 12m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:57 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.SJO-YUL
11h 43m1 stop
C$ 619Copa Airlines
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Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
United Airlines Logo
9:45 a.m. - 12:26 p.m.YUL-SJO
28h 41m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:00 p.m. - 1:46 p.m.SJO-YUL
22h 46m2 stops
C$ 625United Airlines
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Sun, 19 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
United Airlines Logo
9:45 a.m. - 10:11 a.m.YUL-SJO
26h 26m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.SJO-YUL
27h 10m2 stops
C$ 626United Airlines
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Wed, 16 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul
Air Canada Logo
3:30 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.YUL-SJO
9h 20m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:55 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.SJO-YUL
5h 50mdirect
C$ 644Air Canada
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Tue, 27 May - Sat, 7 Jun
Air Canada Logo
4:40 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.YUL-SJO
5h 45mdirect
Air Canada Logo
7:55 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.SJO-YUL
5h 50mdirect
C$ 730Air Canada
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Fri, 13 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Montreal to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada offers Wi-Fi on some flights; check availability five days before departure.


Economy passengers receive complimentary hot meals on international flights departing North America.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
Air Transat

Air Transat offers in-flight entertainment screens on most flights, enhancing your travel experience.


Club Class passengers enjoy upgraded meals on every flight, not just long-haul ones.

Airports
YUL

Use YULExpress to schedule security checkpoint access up to 72 hours before departure for a smoother experience.

Read more about YULby Mark Stachiew
SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance through a hotel or tour operator for easier airport departure.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew

Expert on YUL

Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Montreal to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Montreal to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Montreal, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José is April, where tickets cost C$ 673 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,187 and C$ 928 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 250
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (48% more expensive on average)
Flight from Montreal to San José

When to book flights from Montreal to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Montreal to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Montreal to San José flights

  • I don't want to worry about traffic and parking. Is there public transit to the Montreal Airport?

    Yes! The 747 bus leaves from the corner of Berri and Sainte-Catherine in downtown, reaching the airport in about 45min. The 747 Aeroshuttle also travels from several areas around town to the airport and is even able to collect passengers from their homes in some neighbourhoods (for an additional fee).

  • What sort of services can I expect to find once I land at San Jose International Airport (SJO)?

    The San Jose Airport offers a number of modern services to passengers, such as free Wi-Fi, which can be logged into for up to 3h. Several major car rental agencies are also available in the airport near the customs area. There's also a large duty-free shop available near Arrivals. Just step outside and you'll see it positioned diagonally across from the fire station.

  • Are there any private lounges where I can relax while waiting for my flight out of Montreal?

    There certainly are! There is a private lounge located by Gate 53 in addition to the Salon Odyssée Desjardins lounge located at Gate 63. Air Canada also offers a Maple Leaf lounge at Gate 52, which can be accessed for around C$ 55. Air France KLM passengers may make use of the lounge at Gate 57.

  • Are there any additional services offered at the San Jose Airport for passengers with special needs?

    Yes, the San Jose International Airport provides special luggage racks and trolleys for travellers with reduced mobility. A service provided at the airport can also provide wheelchairs if needed; just ask for one at an information desk. For those travelling with service animals, remember to bring the International Health Certificate issued for the animal by your home country.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José was C$ 181 for a one-way ticket and C$ 357 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Montreal to San José?

    Air Canada, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Montreal to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Montreal to San José?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Montreal to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Montreal to San José?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Montreal and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Montreal to San José?

    You can catch a direct flight from Montreal to San José on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Montreal to San José, Copa Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Montreal to San José are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 872 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 722 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Montreal to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Montreal to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Montreal to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Montreal is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Montreal to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Montreal with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Montreal to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Montreal up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 309 or less one-way and C$ 518 or less round-trip.
  • Montreal Airport (YUL) offers secure long-term parking about a 10min walk from the terminals. There are also free shuttles, which run 24h from the lots to the airport.
  • You can take an official orange taxi from San Jose International Airport (SJO) to just about anywhere in Costa Rica. The taxis are available at the terminal just past customs and include both cars and vans.
  • Travellers may bring their pets through Montreal Airport so long as the animals remain leashed or in their travel cages. There's a relieving station outside the airport near the multi-level parking area.
  • You can find currency exchange desks at San Jose Airport by Bands 3 and 5 in the baggage claim area. Three ATMs are also available in the airport.
  • Catching a ride to the Montreal Airport? Your driver can park for free in the CellParc (located right off Arthur-Fecteau Street) for up to 2h. Alternatively, the Montreal Airport provides quick and easy drop-off zones near Departures where you can hop out of your vehicle and enter the airport without having to find a parking spot.
  • Want to soak up some local culture? The San Jose airport features a traditional market near Gates 7 and 8 in addition to regular cultural exhibitions on the ground floor near the 5th floor gate. There's even a traditional bar near Gate 9.
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Prefer to fly direct from Montreal to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Top 5 airlines serving from Montreal to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Montreal to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 385 reviews
6.7Food
7.4Comfort
7.9Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

10.0 ExcellentSophia, Feb 2025YUL - FDF
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

Great flight and crew. Food isn't free and neither are headphones...

We were in economy class but paid for option Plus which offer you an extra snack after take off, free earplugs & blanket. The crew were very attentive. The comfort however wasn’t great, hard to be comfortable in such restraint place. Wasn’t able to sleep through out the 7hrs flight and was exhausted upon arrival.

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

Well the airline was fine. The only thing is I was charged for a checked in luggage. But when I reserved the ticket it showed a check in bag allowed. Who can I get in contact with for reimbursement.? The airline said I had to speak to whoever I booked ticket with.

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

At JFK the Security line was extremely long and few checkpoints open.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Seats are getting smaller and smaller...and as hard as a rock , mediocre entertainment

The plane doesn’t have screens but you can use your decide for entertainment. Pack a snack too since they don’t offer any, and the meal is pretty small and you will get hungry

Great! The airline is very spacious and the crow was good.

It was first time fling in copa airline. In general I am satisfied except bag size. I got a email from copa with 17-10-6 for carry on bag. In airport the check in show 22-14-10 . However that mistake means $100,00 in over cost.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Nice modern plane. Can use your own device for entertainment. Get a snack on the plane.

One of the best flights I’ve had. So smooth.

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

Flight cancelled. Added a day and a half to my travel. American Airlines DID put me in a hotel for two nights, but have not given any money back for any of this! I spent money on an apartment at my destination that I basically wasted because I could not arrive.

Flight delayed, missed connection, had to stay overnight. Next flight instead of our business class we were booked on the very back row. Second time this had happened in 2 months.

Good crew and a great experience. Only good things to say.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

I had a very unpleasant encounter with one man from customer service: he was extremely rude and miserable. And his condition was reflected on his decision to send me to the worst airport hotel and get an awful flight connection. My hotel shuttle had never arrived and I had to book another hotel. People served by other representatives got a much better treatment and deal.

Crew was pleasant and efficient. The speaker system for instructions was hard to understand

My experience was poor with customer Services. Please consider flexibility with cancellation due to emergency health condition. Thank you.

Terrible. Flight was delayed for hours and we ended up arriving at our home at 4am after 20+ hours flying.

Disappointed my flight was delayed to TO as i had a connection to make. Ran through the airport I made my flight but I initially had 1.5 hours to connect. Unnecessary stress!

From my experience, I see there is room for a greater mixture of cultures, for example, a mix of the nationality of cabin crews, food, music, food, etc.

Flight was cancelled around 45 -1hr minutes before scheduled take off time due to mechanical issues we hadn’t even boarded yet. Had to reroute to Orlando so someone had to drive 2 1/2 to come and get me… the alternative was go through Toronto and get a later flight which didn’t work for my schedule. The flight attendants barely gave anyone a smile…not the same as flying when a client/passenger was important. Very disappointed. By the way I have never ever made a complaint online about any company with feedback…even when I probably should have. The only good experience was the boarding desk associates who were very professional and got me on another flight with my checked bags…very nice team.

Actually as my experience with air Canada from Canada to Newark it was crazy for me because it was a lot of delays which for me it shouldn’t be like that, but I was able to coup with it so that was my experience I hope next time they will do good on that thanks.

Delayed delayed delayed cancelled and all we got was $60 food or beverage Embarrassing I'd say

It was fine. There were a couple of mechanical delays prior to takeoff but it was overall a quick and pleasant flight.

Mixed experienced. Nice staff. Spacious 787 better than cramped Airbus, though my seat was broken. The bad: Way overpriced ticket and charged for food despite 6 hr flight.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

Horrible. I have been trying to speak to a representative to know why I was over charged but I get redirected to AI Vianca everytime with no results. Is there an agency that oversees airline gouging? I will never fly or recommend Avianca to anyone not that you care.

I was surprised that they didn’t offer drinks at least even though it was an international flight.

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