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, Iloilo Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 35 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).

₱36,112+ Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Round-trip from	₱53,192
One-way from	₱36,112
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	₱102,700

9/2-9/24
6 total stops
72h 41m total
Manila to San José

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11/17
1 total stop
27h 13m total
Manila to San José

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₱948,029 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₱197,854 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 June 14, 2025.

Tue 9/23:05 amMNL - SJO

3 stops42h 23mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/242:37 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/13₱53,192

Wed 10/299:55 amMNL - SJO

2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/92:20 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11₱70,997

Wed 9/36:50 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops38h 52mQatar Airways

Thu 9/2512:12 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops37h 58mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/13₱92,653

Sun 8/319:25 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops40h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 9/2110:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/13₱95,779

Mon 9/17:30 amMNL - SJO

2 stops48h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/227:21 amSJO - MNL

2 stops64h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/13₱105,714

Sat 9/69:25 amMNL - SJO

2 stops27h 30mAir Canada

Wed 9/248:00 amSJO - MNL

2 stops32h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 6/13₱106,495

Wed 9/38:55 pmMNL - SJO

1 stop34h 30mAir France

Thu 9/257:25 pmSJO - MNL

1 stop33h 05mAir France

Deal found 6/13₱111,798

Wed 10/298:45 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops35h 10mKLM

Sun 11/98:35 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops32h 55mKLM

Deal found 6/11₱116,151

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Tue 9/23:05 amMNL - SJO

3 stops42h 23mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/242:37 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/13₱53,192

Wed 10/299:55 amMNL - SJO

2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/92:20 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11₱70,997

Wed 9/36:50 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops38h 52mQatar Airways

Thu 9/2512:12 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops37h 58mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/13₱92,653

Sun 8/319:25 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops40h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 9/2110:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops43h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/13₱95,779

Mon 9/17:30 amMNL - SJO

2 stops48h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/227:21 amSJO - MNL

2 stops64h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/13₱105,714

Sat 9/69:25 amMNL - SJO

2 stops27h 30mAir Canada

Wed 9/248:00 amSJO - MNL

2 stops32h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 6/13₱106,495

Wed 9/38:55 pmMNL - SJO

1 stop34h 30mAir France

Thu 9/257:25 pmSJO - MNL

1 stop33h 05mAir France

Deal found 6/13₱111,798

Wed 10/298:45 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops35h 10mKLM

Sun 11/98:35 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops32h 55mKLM

Deal found 6/11₱116,151

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Thu 7/108:20 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops31h 32mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/172:37 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12₱70,439

Sun 7/278:40 amMNL - SJO

1 stop36h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/37:15 amSJO - MNL

2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12₱130,942

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Depart

Return

Price

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 9/2

3:05 am-7:28 am

3 stops42h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

2:37 pm-10:55 am

3 stops30h 18m

₱53,192

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/29

9:55 am-7:39 pm

2 stops23h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

2:20 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops40h 25m

₱70,997

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/3

6:50 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops38h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

12:12 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops37h 58m

₱92,653

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 8/31

9:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops40h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

10:10 am-7:10 pm

3 stops43h 00m

₱95,779

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 9/1

7:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops48h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

7:21 am-1:40 pm

2 stops64h 19m

₱105,714

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 9/6

9:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops27h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

₱106,495

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/3

8:55 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop34h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

7:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop33h 05m

₱111,798

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/29

8:45 pm-5:55 pm

3 stops35h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

8:35 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops32h 55m

₱116,151

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 11/17

11:25 am-12:38 am

1 stop27h 13m

₱36,112

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 7/2

8:40 am-7:15 am

1 stop36h 35m

₱97,341

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Manila to San José takes 31 hours 32 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.

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

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

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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,360 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,360 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,360 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,463 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,360 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,584 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,360 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,791 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,360 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,849 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,360 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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, Iloilo Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 35 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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Rainfall in San José by month

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Temperature in San José by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

FAQs about flying to San José

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

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

What is the best airline to fly to San José?

Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

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