Montreal to San Jose flights
Direct and connecting flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Montreal to San Jose take?
Flight time from Montreal (YUL) to San Jose (SJO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Montreal to San Jose?
Airline availability for YUL to SJO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Montreal to San Jose?
Direct (nonstop) availability on YUL to SJO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Air Canada5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
- ROU5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| ROU | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning YUL → SJO
YUL to SJO is a long-haul route of 4,069 km (2,528 mi). See the return SJO → YUL route.
Alternative airports near Montreal: Montreal (YHU) — 26 km, Montreal (YMX) — 33 km, St. Jean (YJN) — 41 km.
Alternative airports near San Jose: San Jose (SYQ) — 9 km, Guapiles (GPL) — 51 km, Chacarita (JAP) — 62 km.