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Cheap flights from Manila to San José from ₱33,709

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 March 23, 2026.

Sun 5/176:50 pm
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops42h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/2312:53 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops44h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19₱58,529
Fri 12/412:50 pm
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops49h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/81:45 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20₱60,259
Sat 11/73:40 am
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops34h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/201:45 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18₱63,779
Fri 5/16:50 pm
MNL
-
SJO
3 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1212:35 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18₱66,703
Mon 5/185:45 am
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops31h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/2912:53 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops31h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23₱69,805

Find 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 March 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱58,529

One-way from

₱33,709

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₱128,095
5/17-5/23
  • 5/17-5/23
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 30m total
  • Manila to San José
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5/26
  • 5/26
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 48m total
  • Manila to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (₱215,305 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱174,290 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Manila to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 411,093 searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 5/1

6:50 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops42h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

12:35 am-11:40 am

2 stops45h 05m

₱66,941

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 5/17

6:50 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops42h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

12:53 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 57m

₱69,566

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 9/15

9:20 pm-11:38 am

2 stops28h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

7:55 am-5:55 am

3 stops56h 00m

₱73,444
Quickest round-trip

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/9

9:20 pm-11:38 am

2 stops28h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

8:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop44h 15m

₱86,212

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 6/20

5:45 am-11:43 pm

2 stops31h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/15

5:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops46h 15m

₱88,539
Cheapest one-way

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/28

6:50 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops42h 43m

₱33,709

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 6/2

5:45 am-11:33 pm

2 stops31h 48m

₱33,709

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 8/30

8:40 am-12:21 pm

2 stops41h 41m

₱45,761
Quickest one-way

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/28

9:20 pm-7:15 am

1 stop23h 55m

₱103,216

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 8/30

7:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop40h 35m

₱184,953

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Best time to book a flight from Manila to San José

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to San José?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to San José (average of ₱64,913). Flying from Manila to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₱130,601). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 March 23, 2026.
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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

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
3,732 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

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
9,463 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manila to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Manila to San José?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Manila to San José in about 28h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 16111 km between Manila and San José.

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

    Currently priced at ₱71,646, United Airlines will fly you from Manila to San José and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qatar Airways for as low as ₱103,087. United Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manila to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manila to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to San José?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to San José (average of ₱64,913). Flying from Manila to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₱130,601). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Manila to San José on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Manila to San José. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on March 23, 2026.
United Airlines flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Top 2 airlines flying from Manila to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Manila to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 411,093 searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest₱71,646Average₱118,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₱103,087Average₱133,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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