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 (25 hours 45 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).

₱60,064+ Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Round-trip from	₱60,064
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	₱150,189

9/18-9/29
4 total stops
59h 31m total
Manila to San José

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱194,078 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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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 August 12, 2025.

Thu 9/1811:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/292:37 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱60,064

Wed 9/1711:55 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/236:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱61,433

Fri 9/1911:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/292:37 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱63,373

Thu 9/258:00 amMNL - SJO

3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/22:37 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱64,970

Sun 9/2812:40 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/126:30 amSJO - MNL

2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱67,080

Wed 9/1711:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/76:10 amSJO - MNL

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱68,107

Thu 9/2510:35 amMNL - SJO

3 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/79:35 amSJO - MNL

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱68,792

Wed 8/2711:55 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops34h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/312:37 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱68,906

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Thu 9/1811:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/292:37 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱60,064

Wed 9/1711:55 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/236:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱61,433

Fri 9/1911:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/292:37 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱63,373

Wed 9/2411:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/16:10 amSJO - MNL

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/9₱64,342

Thu 9/258:00 amMNL - SJO

3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/22:37 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱64,970

Sun 9/2812:40 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/126:30 amSJO - MNL

2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱67,080

Wed 9/1711:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/76:10 amSJO - MNL

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱68,107

Sat 9/274:50 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/76:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱68,792

Last-minute flights to San José
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Wed 8/2711:55 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops34h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/312:37 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱68,906

Wed 9/1711:55 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/236:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱61,433

Wed 9/1711:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/76:10 amSJO - MNL

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱68,107

Thu 9/1811:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/292:37 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱60,064

Fri 9/1911:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/292:37 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱63,373

Thu 9/258:00 amMNL - SJO

3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/22:37 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱64,970

Thu 9/2510:35 amMNL - SJO

3 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/79:35 amSJO - MNL

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10₱68,792

Sun 9/2812:40 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/126:30 amSJO - MNL

2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11₱67,080

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 9/18

11:05 am-7:28 am

2 stops34h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

2:37 pm-5:45 am

2 stops25h 08m

₱60,064

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/17

11:55 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops37h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

6:10 am-10:35 pm

3 stops50h 25m

₱61,433

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 9/19

11:05 am-7:28 am

2 stops34h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

2:37 pm-5:45 am

2 stops25h 08m

₱63,373

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/24

11:05 am-11:35 pm

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/1

6:10 am-5:45 am

2 stops33h 35m

₱64,342

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 9/25

8:00 am-11:15 pm

3 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

2:37 pm-9:35 am

3 stops28h 58m

₱64,970

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 9/28

12:40 pm-9:20 am

3 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-11:40 am

2 stops39h 10m

₱67,080

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/17

11:05 am-11:35 pm

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

6:10 am-5:45 am

2 stops33h 35m

₱68,107

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 9/27

4:50 pm-9:20 am

3 stops54h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

6:10 am-9:35 am

3 stops37h 25m

₱68,792

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How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Manila to San José takes 25 hours 45 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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and United Airlines to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,605 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,605 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,605 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,922 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,605 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des

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 (25 hours 45 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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Temperature in San José by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and United Airlines to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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?

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

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