Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Manila?

Flights from San José to Manila usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Manila pass through?

One-stop flights from San José to Manila most commonly connect through: • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 39% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles (LAX) - 30% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 30% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Manila?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from San José to Manila. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₱71,706 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₱130,564, a difference of ₱58,858. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Manila?

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Manila Ocean Park, Quirino Grandstand and Rizal Park. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San José to Manila?

A nonstop flight from San José to Manila takes 00m, covering 25,929 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Manila?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San José to Manila changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₱70,503 to ₱511,037. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San José to Manila looking right now?

One-way fares from San José to Manila are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱43,055, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Manila?

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 28h 19m, compared with 29h 30m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 32h 12m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

What is the time difference between San José and Manila?

Manila is 14 hours ahead of San José (Philippine Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car rental options are available at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL)?

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₱1,123 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Hertz • Thrifty • Avis • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Manila flight?

Round-trip flights from San José to Manila range from ₱72,641 to ₱112,428, with an average of ₱88,095 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱72,641 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Manila?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Manila. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 48% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Manila?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Manila at ₱60,124 round-trip. •June (₱163,980) and January (₱125,754) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 172% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San José to Manila?

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the most popular layover for the San José to Manila route. 39% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CDG.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San José to Manila?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of ₱144,111. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San José to Manila, which airport offers the shortest layover?

San Francisco (SFO) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Manila layovers at 18h 28m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

₱70,503

Typical prices: ₱72,641–₱112,428

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Thu 2/15Wed 2/28

SJO - MNL • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

₱39,302

Typical prices: ₱35,312-₱47,466

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Sun 11/18

SJO - MNL • 2 stops

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April

Cheapest • 32% price drop

January

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Los Angeles (LAX)

Cheapest • Avg ₱144,111 (round-trip)

San Francisco (SFO)

Shortest trip • 28h 19m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Manila

Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 28

1:45 am - 5:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

50h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:50 pm - 11:57 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

49h 07m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

₱70,503Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sun, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 18

12:45 am - 10:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

32h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

6:50 pm - 10:57 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

42h 07m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

₱71,706Multiple Airlines

21 hours ago

Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 28

1:45 am - 10:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:50 pm - 11:15 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

48h 25m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles Guatemala City La Aurora

₱71,769Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 7

1:23 am - 10:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:50 pm - 11:15 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

48h 25m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles Guatemala City La Aurora

₱71,832Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 7

1:45 am - 10:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:50 pm - 11:57 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

49h 07m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

₱72,655Multiple Airlines

22 hours ago

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

1:23 am - 11:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

44h 22m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:50 pm - 11:25 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

48h 35m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

₱72,718Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 7

5:35 am - 11:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

40h 10m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:50 pm - 11:57 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

49h 07m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

₱73,984Multiple Airlines

22 hours ago

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 28

1:23 am - 5:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

50h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

3:40 am - 11:25 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 45m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

₱74,047Multiple Airlines

20 hours ago

Sun, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 13

1:45 am - 10:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

3:40 am - 10:57 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 17m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles

₱74,427Multiple Airlines

21 hours ago

Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 31

5:35 am - 11:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

40h 10m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:50 pm - 11:15 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

48h 25m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles Guatemala City La Aurora

₱75,060Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Recent one-way flight deals from San José to Manila

Wed, Nov 18

1:46 am - 11:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

43h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱39,302Multiple Airlines

18 hours ago

Sun, Nov 15

1:46 am - 1:40 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

33h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱41,011Multiple Airlines

18 hours ago

Tue, Nov 3

1:46 am - 5:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

50h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱41,327Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Wed, Nov 4

5:35 am - 11:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

40h 10m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱41,770Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Tue, Nov 17

1:46 am - 10:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

55h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱42,277Multiple Airlines

18 hours ago

Tue, Oct 27

5:35 am - 11:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

40h 10m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱42,720Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, Nov 5

1:46 am - 10:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱43,732Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sat, Oct 31

2:01 am - 11:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

43h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱44,049Multiple Airlines

12 hours ago

Thu, Nov 5

5:35 am - 5:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

46h 15m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱45,314Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sun, Nov 1

5:35 am - 5:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

46h 15m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₱45,378Multiple Airlines

12 hours ago

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Price, demand, and travel trends for San José to Manila flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Manila?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Manila. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 48% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Manila? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San José to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Manila at ₱60,124 round-trip.
•June (₱163,980) and January (₱125,754) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 172% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Cheapest flight	₱39,302

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Manila based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How long is a flight from San José to Manila?
A nonstop flight from San José to Manila takes 00m, covering 25,929 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Manila?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Manila flight?
Round-trip flights from San José to Manila range from ₱72,641 to ₱112,428, with an average of ₱88,095 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱72,641 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San José to Manila changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₱70,503 to ₱511,037. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San José to Manila looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Manila are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱43,055, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.
Which car rental options are available at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL)?
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₱1,123 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Manila?
Flights from San José to Manila usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Manila pass through?
One-stop flights from San José to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 30% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 30% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Manila?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from San José to Manila. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₱71,706 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₱130,564, a difference of ₱58,858.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Manila?
Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 28h 19m, compared with 29h 30m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 32h 12m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
What is the time difference between San José and Manila?
Manila is 14 hours ahead of San José (Philippine Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Manila?
Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Manila Ocean Park, Quirino Grandstand and Rizal Park. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₱71,706, about ₱58,858 less than Friday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Manila trip for April. Fares historically average ₱60,124 round-trip in that month - typically ₱103,856 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.

• Savoy Hotel Manila Near Airport Naia Terminal 3 Mnl
• Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
• Grand Westside Manila Bay

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