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, Cebu City Mactan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 2 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 27 hours 5 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).

₱41,033+ 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.

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Thu 12/43:40 amMNL - SJO

2 stops34h 08mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/111:30 amSJO - MNL

2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21₱63,467

Wed 12/33:40 amMNL - SJO

2 stops58h 08mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/101:30 amSJO - MNL

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20₱66,838

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Wed 12/33:40 amMNL - SJO

2 stops58h 08mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/101:30 amSJO - MNL

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20₱66,838

Wed 2/46:30 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops39h 14mQatar Airways

Thu 2/128:05 amSJO - MNL

2 stops42h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/19₱101,826

Fri 12/510:55 amMNL - SJO

3 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/122:39 pmSJO - MNL

3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/21₱100,373

Wed 2/46:30 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops40h 32mQatar Airways

Wed 2/111:34 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops36h 01mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/19₱101,826

Thu 2/59:35 amMNL - SJO

2 stops49h 27mQatar Airways

Thu 2/128:05 amSJO - MNL

2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/19₱102,524

Thu 2/59:35 amMNL - SJO

2 stops49h 27mQatar Airways

Fri 2/138:05 amSJO - MNL

2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/19₱104,500

Wed 2/46:25 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops39h 19mQatar Airways

Sun 2/86:15 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops31h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/19₱105,314

Thu 2/59:35 amMNL - SJO

2 stops49h 27mQatar Airways

Sun 2/86:15 pmSJO - MNL

2 stops37h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/19₱105,430

One-way flights to San José
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Mon 11/173:40 amMNL - SJO

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20₱41,033

Tue 11/1811:25 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops35h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/20₱43,823

Tue 12/3010:55 amMNL - SJO

3 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20₱52,831

Wed 12/3110:55 amMNL - SJO

3 stops51h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20₱61,259

Mon 12/2911:50 amMNL - SJO

2 stops50h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20₱63,642

Tue 11/1811:50 pmMNL - SJO

2 stops61h 22mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/19₱67,710

Thu 1/110:05 amMNL - SJO

2 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/20₱76,196

Flights to San José in 2025

Round-trip from	₱66,838
One-way from	₱41,033
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	₱132,514

12/3-12/10
4 total stops
89h 28m total
Manila to San José

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11/17
3 total stops
33h 35m total
Manila to San José

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Depart

Return

Price

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/3

3:40 am-11:48 pm

2 stops58h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

1:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 20m

₱66,838

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/5

10:55 am-7:17 am

3 stops34h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

2:39 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops35h 16m

₱100,373

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/4

6:30 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops39h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

8:05 am-4:05 pm

2 stops42h 00m

₱101,826

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/4

6:30 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops40h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

1:34 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 01m

₱101,826

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/5

9:35 am-9:02 pm

2 stops49h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

8:05 am-3:35 pm

2 stops41h 30m

₱102,524

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/5

9:35 am-9:02 pm

2 stops49h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

8:05 am-3:35 pm

2 stops41h 30m

₱104,500

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/4

6:25 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops39h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

6:15 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops31h 50m

₱105,314

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/5

9:35 am-9:02 pm

2 stops49h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

6:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops37h 35m

₱105,430

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 11/17

3:40 am-11:15 pm

3 stops33h 35m

₱41,033

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 11/18

11:25 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops35h 14m

₱43,823

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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

3,653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2023

HYD - DOH

Hyderabad to doha Indigo operated no entertainment 4 hours are horrible boaring journey. Poor food quality. From Doha to IAD qatar operated food quality is very poor. Not much on entertainment movies . Flight cleanliness was ok

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2023

HYD - DOH

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,988 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2023

HYD - 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, Cebu City Mactan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 2 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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