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Cheap flights from Manila to San José from ₱40,993

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — SJO
Aug 13 — Aug 201
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 July 14, 2026.

Wed 9/26:50 pm
MNL
-
SJO
3 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/85:45 am
SJO
-
MNL
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11₱74,785
Thu 8/206:50 pm
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/275:45 am
SJO
-
MNL
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13₱77,000
Thu 10/88:40 am
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops40h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 10/141:25 pm
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/11₱81,740
Fri 8/145:45 am
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops32h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/275:45 am
SJO
-
MNL
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10₱82,725
Thu 10/85:45 am
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/144:35 pm
SJO
-
MNL
3 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11₱87,156
Thu 8/209:20 pm
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops53h 01m
United Airlines
Thu 8/271:25 pm
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops50h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13₱89,064

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 July 14, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱74,785

One-way from

₱40,993

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₱145,076
9/2-9/8
  • 9/2-9/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 82h 20m total
  • Manila to San José
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8/27
  • 8/27
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Manila to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₱273,593 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 July 14, 2026.
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/2

6:50 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops42h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

5:45 am-11:40 am

3 stops39h 55m

₱74,785

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/20

6:50 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops38h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

5:45 am-11:40 am

3 stops39h 55m

₱77,000

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/8

8:40 am-11:38 am

2 stops40h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

1:25 pm-5:55 am

2 stops26h 30m

₱81,740

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 8/14

5:45 am-11:46 pm

2 stops32h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

5:45 am-11:40 am

3 stops39h 55m

₱82,725

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/8

5:45 am-11:15 pm

3 stops31h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

4:35 pm-11:40 am

3 stops53h 05m

₱88,141

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/20

9:20 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops53h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

1:25 pm-5:55 am

2 stops50h 30m

₱89,064
Quickest round-trip

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 8/10

5:45 am-11:46 pm

2 stops32h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/16

1:06 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 44m

₱109,684
Cheapest one-way

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/27

12:40 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops44h 10m

₱40,993
Quickest one-way

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 12/3

11:25 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops35h 14m

₱45,917

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/2

11:25 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops35h 14m

₱45,917

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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 ₱77,801). Flying from Manila to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₱198,933). 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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Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Manila to San José in about 40h 58m. 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.

  • 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 ₱77,801). Flying from Manila to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₱198,933). 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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