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 50 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).

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Manila to San José takes 25 hours 50 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.

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.

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).

₱39,724+ Cheap Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Q: 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.

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Round-trip from	₱59,928
One-way from	₱39,724
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	₱103,589

2/21-2/26
4 total stops
63h 44m total
Manila to San José

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United Airlines
11/18
2 total stops
27h 17m total
Manila to San José

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₱269,484 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱165,021 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Thu 10/1612:40 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/251:11 amSJO - MNL

2 stops50h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱61,925

Wed 9/1712:05 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/236:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱71,400

Thu 9/2511:55 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops61h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/76:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱100,736

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Fri 2/209:55 amMNL - SJO

2 stops65h 20mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/252:20 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱72,884

Sat 2/216:15 amMNL - SJO

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/272:26 amSJO - MNL

1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱73,568

Thu 2/196:30 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops41h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 2/243:50 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12₱98,396

Fri 2/2011:10 amMNL - SJO

2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/242:26 amSJO - MNL

1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱73,740

Fri 2/209:55 amMNL - SJO

2 stops65h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/212:35 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops42h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱77,164

Thu 2/1910:20 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/242:26 amSJO - MNL

1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱74,139

Thu 10/164:50 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/262:37 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops29h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱76,536

Thu 2/196:25 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops41h 10mQatar Airways

Wed 2/258:05 amSJO - MNL

2 stops42h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12₱98,396

Fri 2/2011:10 amMNL - SJO

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/272:26 amSJO - MNL

1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱77,278

Sat 2/216:25 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops41h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 2/278:05 amSJO - MNL

2 stops42h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12₱102,277

Wed 10/86:35 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops33h 03mQatar Airways

Mon 10/204:10 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops40h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/13₱102,904

Wed 10/89:25 amMNL - SJO

2 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/205:05 amSJO - MNL

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱104,674

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Wed 9/1712:05 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/236:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱71,400

Thu 9/2511:55 pmMNL - SJO

3 stops61h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/76:10 amSJO - MNL

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱100,736

Thu 10/1612:40 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/251:11 amSJO - MNL

2 stops50h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12₱61,925

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/20

9:55 am-1:15 pm

2 stops65h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

2:20 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops40h 40m

₱72,884

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-11:00 pm

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

2:26 am-6:45 pm

1 stop26h 19m

₱73,568

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/20

11:10 am-9:35 am

2 stops36h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

2:26 am-6:45 pm

1 stop26h 19m

₱73,740

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/19

10:20 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

2:26 am-6:45 pm

1 stop26h 19m

₱74,139

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/16

4:50 pm-7:28 am

3 stops28h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/26

2:37 pm-10:35 am

3 stops29h 58m

₱76,536

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/20

9:55 am-1:15 pm

2 stops65h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

12:35 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops42h 25m

₱77,164

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/20

11:10 am-11:00 pm

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

2:26 am-6:45 pm

1 stop26h 19m

₱77,278

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/19

6:30 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops41h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

3:50 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops40h 00m

₱98,396

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/19

6:25 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops41h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

8:05 am-4:05 pm

2 stops42h 00m

₱98,396

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 2/21

6:25 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops41h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

8:05 am-4:05 pm

2 stops42h 00m

₱102,277

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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 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

3,624 reviews

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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

3,624 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alistair,Sep 2023

SIN - DOH

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Alistair,Sep 2023

SIN - DOH

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 50 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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