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Cheap flights from Montreal to San Jose, Costa Rica from C$506 YHU, YUL → SJO

St. Hubert Airport (YHU), Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

The cheapest return found recently is C$1,299 (US$911) with avianca airlines, 18 Dec – 31 Dec, found 19 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$506 (US$355) with Copa Airlines, 4 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
C$506 (US$355), Copa Airlines, found 5 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
C$1,299 (US$911), 18 Dec to 31 Dec
Usual return price
C$728 (US$511) to C$1,017 (US$714)
Cheapest month to fly
September 2027, return fares from C$714 (US$501) found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Air Transat

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually C$728 (US$511) to C$1,017 (US$714).

Cheapest return found recently

C$1,299 (US$911)

18 Dec – 31 Dec · avianca airlines

Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Leaves 10:10 p.m. · Return leaves 7:45 p.m. · 28 h 40 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via El Dorado International Airport (BOG), El Salvador International Airport (SAL) · overnight connection · 11 h connection

found 19 hours ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

C$1,693 (US$1,187)

18 Dec – 31 Dec · Air Transat

Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Leaves 6:55 p.m. · Return leaves 6:55 a.m. · 11 h 40 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 19 hours ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$1,299 (US$911) 18 Dec – 31 Decfound 19 hours agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age C$714 (US$501) 1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$626 (US$439) to C$1,239 (US$869).

At C$1,299 (US$911), the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 18 Dec to 1 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 13-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

38 fares on 3 departure dates

18 Dec – 31 Dec: C$1,292 (US$906), found 5 days ago1 Jun 2027 – 4 Jun 2027: C$743 (US$521), found 6 days ago1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027: C$714 (US$501), found 6 days agoDecJunSep
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
18 Dec – 31 DecC$1,292 (US$906)avianca airlinesMontreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jun 2027 – 4 Jun 2027C$743 (US$521)Copa AirlinesMontreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027C$714 (US$501)United AirlinesMontreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

September 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$714 (US$501).

December 2026From C$1,292 (US$906)1 departure date18 Dec – 31 Dec · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From C$743 (US$521)1 departure date1 Jun 2027 – 4 Jun 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
September 2027From C$714 (US$501)Cheapest seen1 departure date1 Sept 2027 – 4 Sept 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.

Cheapest one-way found recently

C$506 (US$355)

4 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines

Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Leaves 7:29 a.m. · 25 h 48 min trip

1 stop · via Tocumen International Airport (PTY) · overnight connection · 18 h connection

found 5 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$506 (US$355) 4 Jan 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 21 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$392 (US$275) to C$814 (US$571).

C$506 (US$355), the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of C$392 (US$275) to C$814 (US$571).

21 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

6 fares on 1 departure dates

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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
4 Jan 2027C$506 (US$355)Copa AirlinesMontreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Montreal to San Jose

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Montreal to San Jose?

Return

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 daysC$677 (US$475)C$677 (US$475)Cheapest seen15
30–59 daysC$1,247 (US$875)C$988 (US$693)+84%24
60–89 daysC$768 (US$539)C$704 (US$494)+14%34
90–179 daysC$694 (US$487)C$626 (US$439)+3%12

One-way

Not enough history yet: in 21 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Dec – 31 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Montreal to San Jose?

The cheapest return found recently is C$1,299 (US$911) with avianca airlines, 18 Dec to 31 Dec, found 19 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is C$714 (US$501) with United Airlines, 1 Sept 2027 to 4 Sept 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually C$728 (US$511) to C$1,017 (US$714).

How much is a one-way flight from Montreal to San Jose?

The cheapest one-way found recently is C$506 (US$355) with Copa Airlines, 4 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to San Jose?

September 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from C$714 (US$501), 1 Sept 2027 to 4 Sept 2027, found 6 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Montreal to San Jose?

In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Montreal to San Jose?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is C$1,693 (US$1,187) with Air Transat, 18 Dec to 31 Dec, found 19 hours ago.

How long is the flight from Montreal to San Jose?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with Copa Airlines on 4 Jan 2027, takes 25 h 48 min with 1 stop, including a 18 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Montreal to San Jose?

Between 18 Dec and 1 Sept 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest return on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Copa Airlines on 1 and United Airlines on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada rate of 2026-11-12, US dollars in brackets. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work