Cheap flights from Manila to San José from ₱38,222

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — SJO
Oct 8 — Oct 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Manila to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱63,967

One-way from

₱38,222

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₱101,679
10/16-10/26
  • 10/16-10/26
  • 5 total stops
  • 97h 04m total
  • Manila to San José
11/18
  • 11/18
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • Manila to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₱437,297 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱154,401 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Manila to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 8, 2025.

Thu 10/166:50 pmMNL - SJO
3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/261:11 amSJO - MNL
2 stops50h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₱63,967
Fri 10/175:45 amMNL - SJO
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/256:30 amSJO - MNL
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₱64,081
Mon 9/2212:30 pmMNL - SJO
3 stops33h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/252:37 pmSJO - MNL
3 stops30h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₱64,308
Thu 10/2311:55 pmMNL - SJO
3 stops61h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:00 amSJO - MNL
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₱66,236
Wed 10/1512:40 amMNL - SJO
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/286:00 amSJO - MNL
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₱66,576
Wed 9/1712:05 pmMNL - SJO
3 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/236:10 amSJO - MNL
3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6₱67,370
Thu 10/1612:40 amMNL - SJO
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/271:11 amSJO - MNL
1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₱67,937
Wed 10/1512:40 amMNL - SJO
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/256:10 amSJO - MNL
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₱68,221
Wed 10/1512:40 amMNL - SJO
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/251:11 amSJO - MNL
1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₱68,277

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Manila

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/17

5:45 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

6:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops50h 20m

₱64,081

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 9/22

12:30 pm-8:19 am

3 stops33h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

2:37 pm-11:20 am

3 stops30h 43m

₱64,308

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/15

12:40 am-11:15 pm

3 stops36h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-5:40 am

2 stops33h 40m

₱66,576

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/15

12:40 am-11:15 pm

3 stops36h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

6:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop46h 15m

₱68,901

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/16

12:40 am-7:00 pm

2 stops32h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/26

1:11 am-6:45 pm

1 stop27h 34m

₱69,185

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 12/1

6:50 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops42h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

1:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 20m

₱91,188

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/8

6:50 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops32h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

1:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops43h 20m

₱94,023

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 9/25

11:50 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops57h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

1:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

₱94,760

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 11/18

6:50 pm-9:35 am

3 stops52h 45m

₱38,222

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 11/18

11:25 pm-8:32 am

1 stop23h 07m

₱86,424

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manila to San José

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Manila to San José, San José Province?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Manila to San José, San José Province chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Manila to San José, San José Province on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Manila to San José, San José Province?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Manila to San José, San José Province, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 34h 30m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Manila to San José, San José Province?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Manila to San José, San José Province, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 34h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Manila to San José, San José Province?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Manila to San José, San José Province, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 8h 39m.

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 September 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and United Airlines from Manila to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

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.

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

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.

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Manila to San José, San José Province is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₱78,350 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at ₱109,727. United Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Manila to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest₱78,350Average₱104,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₱109,727Average₱129,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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