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

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Manila to San José on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 6h 40m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Manila to San José?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of ₱341,459.

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

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 23h 07m.

How long is the flight from Manila to San José?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Manila to San José in about 26h. 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.

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 looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MNL to SJO?

When flying from Manila to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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Fri 10/303:40 am -

2 stops30h 51m

Fri 11/61:46 am -

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Deal found 10/1₱91,856

Mon 11/22:55 am -

3 stops43h 55m

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3 stops54h 05m

Deal found 10/1₱92,168

Sat 11/143:40 am -

3 stops42h 55m

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2 stops50h 24m

Deal found 10/1₱94,664

Sat 10/3111:25 pm -

2 stops26h 00m

Sat 11/71:55 pm -

2 stops50h 55m

Deal found 10/3₱95,787

Wed 10/2811:25 pm -

2 stops34h 14m

Sat 11/71:55 pm -

2 stops50h 55m

Deal found 10/3₱97,098

Sat 10/175:45 am -

3 stops31h 30m

Wed 10/214:35 pm -

3 stops53h 05m

Deal found 10/1₱98,221

Wed 11/48:00 am -

2 stops43h 46m

Tue 11/172:46 pm -

2 stops35h 49m

Deal found 10/1₱101,653

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Round-trip from	₱85,990
One-way from	₱45,678
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₱201,683

2/15-3/6
4 total stops
74h 12m total
Manila to San José

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11/26-12/31
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58h 55m total
Manila to San José

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ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 11/24

9:55 am-8:39 pm

2 stops48h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱50,296

ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 11/24

3:40 am-11:51 pm

2 stops34h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱50,982

ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 11/25

11:25 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops35h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱51,606

ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 11/27

12:50 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops38h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱57,347

ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/1

11:25 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops35h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱57,347

ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/1

10:15 pm-12:26 am

1 stop40h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱63,338

ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 11/28

11:10 am-11:51 pm

1 stop26h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱70,701

ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/29

9:05 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops29h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱74,383

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ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 11/26

11:25 pm-8:32 am

1 stop23h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱80,998

ManilaSan José

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MNLSJO

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 10/31

11:25 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

1:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops50h 55m

₱95,787

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manila to San José flights typically cost between ₱197,065 and ₱202,619 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱85,990 on Multiple Airlines (Feb 15-Mar 6).

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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 26h. 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.

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Manila to San José flights typically cost between ₱197,065 and ₱202,619 in February.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱85,990 on Multiple Airlines (Feb 15-Mar 6).

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

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Manila to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Manila to San José?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of ₱341,459.

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

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 23h 07m.

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

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 6h 40m.

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Manila to San José flights typically cost between ₱197,065 and ₱202,619 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱85,990 on Multiple Airlines (Feb 15-Mar 6).