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Cheap flights from Manila to San José from ₱41,272

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
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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 May 20, 2026.

Tue 11/173:40 am
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops33h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/241:45 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19₱73,475
Wed 12/93:40 am
MNL
-
SJO
3 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/131:45 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18₱76,190
Mon 10/56:50 pm
MNL
-
SJO
3 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/155:45 am
SJO
-
MNL
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20₱80,446
Mon 10/59:20 pm
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops52h 18m
United Airlines
Thu 10/1512:44 pm
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops40h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20₱84,765
Thu 10/228:40 am
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops65h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 10/261:00 pm
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops66h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17₱89,947
Tue 6/26:50 pm
MNL
-
SJO
3 stops51h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/111:06 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops44h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16₱90,934
Wed 6/175:45 am
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops32h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/231:06 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops44h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19₱94,759
Tue 9/110:15 pm
MNL
-
SJO
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/145:05 am
SJO
-
MNL
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15₱96,795

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 May 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱80,446

One-way from

₱41,272

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₱171,812
10/5-10/15
  • 10/5-10/15
  • 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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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₱1,099,747 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱216,451 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 May 20, 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 10/5

6:50 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops42h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

5:45 am-11:40 am

3 stops39h 55m

₱80,446

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 10/5

9:20 pm-11:38 am

2 stops52h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

12:44 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops40h 16m

₱84,765

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/22

8:40 am-12:21 pm

2 stops65h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/26

1:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops66h 00m

₱89,947

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 6/17

5:45 am-8:30 am

3 stops40h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/23

1:06 am-11:40 am

2 stops44h 34m

₱94,142

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 6/2

12:40 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops48h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

1:06 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 44m

₱94,142
Quickest round-trip

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 9/1

10:15 pm-11:30 am

2 stops27h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

5:05 am-5:30 am

3 stops34h 25m

₱116,289

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 6/23

12:20 pm-8:21 am

3 stops34h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/3

8:30 am-1:55 am

3 stops51h 25m

₱123,877
Cheapest one-way

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/27

12:40 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops44h 10m

₱41,272
Quickest one-way

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/23

5:45 am-7:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

₱41,272

ManilaSan José

MNL - SJO

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 6/8

8:40 am-10:11 am

2 stops39h 31m

₱52,747

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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 May 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,737 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,737 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,737 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 52h 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Manila to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₱73,837, 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. United Airlines is 46% 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.

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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 May 20, 2026.
United Airlines flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Top airline flying from Manila to San José

Discover the top airline 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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest₱73,837Average₱99,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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