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₱59,698+ Cheap flights to San José

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 November 24, 2025.

Mon 12/86:50 pmMNL - SJO
2 stops42h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:30 amSJO - MNL
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23₱79,793
Tue 12/1610:00 pmMNL - SJO
1 stop33h 50mAir France
Tue 12/238:05 pmSJO - MNL
1 stop33h 25mAir France
Deal found 11/22₱120,919
Tue 12/1610:00 pmMNL - SJO
1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/238:30 pmSJO - MNL
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/22₱123,614
Mon 12/810:05 amMNL - SJO
2 stops50h 50mAir Canada
Fri 12/128:35 amSJO - MNL
2 stops56h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 11/23₱124,669
Tue 12/1610:00 pmMNL - SJO
2 stops34h 25mKLM
Tue 12/238:30 pmSJO - MNL
2 stops33h 00mKLM
Deal found 11/23₱131,230
Mon 12/811:25 pmMNL - SJO
1 stop23h 07mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/129:40 amSJO - MNL
1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/23₱137,264

Flights to San José 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 November 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱56,769

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₱76,278
1/20-1/30
  • 1/20-1/30
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 38m total
  • Manila to San José
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 1/19

6:50 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops42h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

1:16 am-11:45 am

2 stops44h 29m

₱59,698

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 2/7

4:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops45h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops46h 45m

₱74,168

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 1/17

3:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops58h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-11:45 am

3 stops39h 45m

₱87,819

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 1/20

10:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop39h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

12:33 pm-4:05 am

2 stops49h 32m

₱97,134

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 1/16

11:50 am-11:15 pm

3 stops49h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

1:16 am-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 29m

₱98,481

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 1/12

7:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops42h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

1:16 am-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 29m

₱103,695

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Deals found on 11/21

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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.

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 November 24, 2025.
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
3,668 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alistair,Sep 2023

SIN - DOH

The crew were exceptional and really paid lots of attention to me. They even wrote a hand written note for my birthday and presented me with a very fancy desert. I was not expecting this level of attention.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,668 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,668 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alistair,Sep 2023

SIN - DOH

The crew were exceptional and really paid lots of attention to me. They even wrote a hand written note for my birthday and presented me with a very fancy desert. I was not expecting this level of attention.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,038 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,668 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Alistair,Sep 2023

SIN - DOH

The crew were exceptional and really paid lots of attention to me. They even wrote a hand written note for my birthday and presented me with a very fancy desert. I was not expecting this level of attention.

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 27 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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