International route
Cheap flights from Montreal to San Jose
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). 2,528 miles, 5h 20m nonstop.
YUL to SJO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,528 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AC1 airlineAir Canada
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 2h behindSan Jose vs Montreal
Montreal to San Jose
Round trips from $258
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Oct 6.
Cheapest month: October 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Montreal to San Jose
1 airline flies nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 16 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costConnecting via PIE · first checked bag from $50
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD, PHL, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, TPA, RDU, BDL · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, MCO, PHL, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, HOU, BWI, DEN, MCO, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DTW, MCO, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Orlando (MCO)WNB6NKF94 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNKF93 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
Tips for this route
- Only Air Canada flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through MCO or ATL is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $258; September 2026 is the most expensive at $315 and up, a difference of $57 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- San Jose is 2 hours behind Montreal. A morning departure lands in San Jose with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search Montreal to San JoseMontreal to San Jose: common questions
How long is the flight from Montreal to San Jose?
A nonstop flight from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO) takes about 5h 20m gate to gate, covering 2,528 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YUL to SJO?
Air Canada operates nonstop flights from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MCO, ATL and MEX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to San Jose?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO), starting at $258 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Montreal to San Jose flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Montreal and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Montreal. YUL is on America/Toronto time and SJO on America/Costa Rica time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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