Statistics on Montreal-Costa Rica (San José) flights:what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go:what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Costa Rica (San José) (from:Montreal)
The average price to go to Costa Rica (San José) from Montreal airport is $ 665 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 500 (in september) and $ 814 (in march),which is a saving of $ 166 or a surplus of $ 149 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $567 to $623 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Costa Rica (San José) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Montreal-Costa Rica (San José) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61369 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Costa Rica (San José) from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 500,saving $ 166 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 665). Conversely,march will be the most expensive ($ 814).
Flight Montreal-Costa Rica (San José):when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 596 | $ 740 | high price |
| February | $ 571 | $ 754 | high price |
| March | $ 627 | $ 814 the most expensive | very high price |
| April | $ 526 | $ 639 | fair price |
| May | $ 486 | $ 585 | good price |
| June | $ 472 | $ 581 | good price |
| July | $ 651 | $ 776 | high price |
| August | $ 562 | $ 708 | fair price |
| September | $ 458 | $ 500 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 499 | $ 564 | good price |
| November | $ 490 | $ 547 | good price |
| December | $ 636 | $ 771 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket:if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search,go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Montreal to Costa Rica (San José)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Costa Rica (San José) range from $340 to $1246. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $340 to $397),1% at the maximum price (from $1190 to $1246). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $567 to $623 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Costa Rica flight
There are 10 companies that serve Montreal from Costa Rica (San José) airport:Air Canada,Avianca (scheduled),Air Transat,Copa,American Airlines,Porter Airlines,Maersk Air,flair airlines,Aeromexico (aerm) and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 61369 flights analyzed in previous years,Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Montreal->Costa Rica route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Costa Rica (San José) flight,you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 361 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Montreal-Costa Rica (San José) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date,you can save an average of $55. On the other hand,departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Costa Rica (San José) to Montreal departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date,you will save an average of $30. Conversely,departing from Costa Rica (San José) on a saturday may cost you an additional $65.
Top prices Montreal-Costa Rica (San José)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal →San José | 10-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 382 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Montreal →San José | 01-09 to 08-09-2025 | $ 331 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Montreal →San José | 03-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 313 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Montreal →San José | 05-09 to 12-09-2025 | $ 313 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Montreal →San José | 07-09 to 14-09-2025 | $ 349 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Montreal →San José | 10-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 313 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Montreal →San José | 19-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 384 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Montreal →San José | 01-10 to 08-10-2025 | $ 313 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Montreal →San José | 03-10 to 10-10-2025 | $ 371 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Montreal →San José | 08-10 to 29-10-2025 | $ 332 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
When to book your flight Montreal - Costa Rica (San José) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 5 to 6 months in advance.
Did you know:the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book,but also on the day of the week you book! So,to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Montreal-Costa Rica flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Costa Rica (San José),it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 621 $,which is a saving of 44 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance,you will pay the full price (38 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Costa Rica (San José) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore,we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time:9 to 10 months before departure (average price:610 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 668),7 to 8 months ($ 704),8 to 9 months ($ 657),10 to 11 months ($ 646),11 to 12 months ($ 670) |
| February | Best time:10 to 11 months before departure (average price:575 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 696),9 to 10 months ($ 612),11 to 12 months ($ 621) |
| March | Best time:11 to 12 months before departure (average price:632 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 751),1 to 2 months ($ 811),9 to 10 months ($ 723),10 to 11 months ($ 665) |
| April | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:576 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 630),1 to 2 months ($ 588),7 to 8 months ($ 621),8 to 9 months ($ 611) |
| May | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:531 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 562),3 to 4 months ($ 578),5 to 6 months ($ 578),9 to 10 months ($ 547) |
| June | Best time:10 to 11 months before departure (average price:456 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 500),2 to 3 months ($ 525),9 to 10 months ($ 537) |
| July | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:597 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 728),3 to 4 months ($ 671),10 to 11 months ($ 661),11 to 12 months ($ 702) |
| August | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:529 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 649),4 to 5 months ($ 631) |
| September | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:478 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 499),1 to 2 months ($ 484),5 to 6 months ($ 492),7 to 8 months ($ 486),9 to 10 months ($ 493) |
| October | Best time:9 to 10 months before departure (average price:531 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 550),5 to 6 months ($ 564),8 to 9 months ($ 546),10 to 11 months ($ 536) |
| November | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:487 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 495),3 to 4 months ($ 497),4 to 5 months ($ 542),6 to 7 months ($ 521),7 to 8 months ($ 542) |
| December | Best time:10 to 11 months before departure (average price:696 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 762),7 to 8 months ($ 726),8 to 9 months ($ 720),9 to 10 months ($ 733),11 to 12 months ($ 721) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,thursday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Costa Rica are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a thursday,you will save $5. Conversely,by buying it on a tuesday,you may end up paying $8 more.
Montreal to Costa Rica (San José):flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 595 $382 to $891 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 492 $389 to $916 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 669 $480 to $1234 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 661 $384 to $1299 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 434 $313 to $547 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 523 $313 to $839 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 476 $386 to $674 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 620 $387 to $997 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 560 $387 to $832 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 487 $386 to $680 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 569 $387 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2026 | $ 999 $387 to $1465 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,june,july,august,september,october,november,december,january,february and march are cheaper to travel to Costa Rica (San José). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!