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₱44,565+ Cheap flights to San José

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— SJO
Mar 27 — Apr 31
1 adult

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to San José in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on March 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱63,468

One-way from

₱44,565

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₱113,933
5/2-5/16
  • 5/2-5/16
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 41m total
  • Manila to San José
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9/16
  • 9/16
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Manila to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₱785,800 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱200,760 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 22, 2025.

Fri 5/25:45 amMNL - SJO
2 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/161:06 amSJO - MNL
2 stops44h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21₱63,468
Wed 9/178:40 amMNL - SJO
2 stops24h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/237:55 amSJO - MNL
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/22₱93,254
Sat 4/198:55 pmMNL - SJO
1 stop34h 30mAir France
Sat 4/267:40 pmSJO - MNL
1 stop32h 50mAir France
Deal found 3/21₱132,263
Wed 3/269:35 pmMNL - SJO
3 stops38h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 3/3010:10 amSJO - MNL
3 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22₱149,562

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 5/2

5:45 am-11:52 pm

2 stops32h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

1:06 am-11:40 am

2 stops44h 34m

₱63,468

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/17

8:40 am-7:37 pm

2 stops24h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

7:55 am-5:55 am

2 stops32h 00m

₱93,254

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 4/19

8:55 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop34h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

7:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop32h 50m

₱132,263

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 9/16

6:25 am-7:40 am

3 stops39h 15m

₱44,565

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 9/16

8:40 am-7:15 am

1 stop36h 35m

₱90,677

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 4/12

9:25 am-9:20 pm

2 stops49h 55m

₱146,469

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 4/12

8:55 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop34h 30m

₱192,294

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Deals found on 3/21

Best time to book a flight to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Manila to San José. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Manila to San José takes 26 hours 38 minutes. Flights to San José from other popular cities in Philippines will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from Manila to San José are United Airlines and Qatar Airways.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From ₱1,474

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From ₱1,653

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Manila to San José are United Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travelers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated March 22, 2025.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,915 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

FAQs about flying to San José

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 14.1 km from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to San José.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 38 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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