What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to San José?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £671.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to San José?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to San José?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 19m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to San José?

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to San José on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Manchester to San José?

A quick flight from Manchester to San José can take about 32h 32m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £584. There are 5330 mi between Manchester and San José.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to San José is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £534 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Air Canada, starting at £539 and £546 round-trip. KLM is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from Manchester to San José are KLM, Air France and Lufthansa. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Manchester to San José?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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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Wed 12/1109:10MAN - SJO

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50SJO - MAN

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£506

Mon 10/1106:25MAN - SJO

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50SJO - MAN

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£514

Mon 1/1209:10MAN - SJO

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1208:35SJO - MAN

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£522

Sun 16/1106:00MAN - SJO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1208:35SJO - MAN

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£526

Fri 7/1109:10MAN - SJO

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1108:35SJO - MAN

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£547

Sat 8/1111:10MAN - SJO

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50SJO - MAN

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£552

Mon 10/1109:10MAN - SJO

1 stop15h 15mSWISS

Wed 19/1115:50SJO - MAN

2 stops20h 05mSWISS

Deal found 13/10£574

Mon 10/1109:10MAN - SJO

1 stop15h 15mSWISS

Mon 17/1120:10SJO - MAN

2 stops30h 10mSWISS

Deal found 13/10£576

Sun 9/1106:00MAN - SJO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1115:50SJO - MAN

3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£579

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Sun 9/1106:00MAN - SJO

2 stops32h 32mUnited Airlines

Sun 16/1107:30SJO - MAN

2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10£584

Fri 6/316:55MAN - SJO

1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/322:00SJO - MAN

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£598

Sat 24/106:05MAN - SJO

2 stops32h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/208:45SJO - MAN

2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10£586

Tue 3/209:25MAN - SJO

2 stops41h 14mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/208:45SJO - MAN

2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10£586

Sun 1/306:00MAN - SJO

2 stops44h 39mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/407:15SJO - MAN

2 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10£587

Thu 27/1106:00MAN - SJO

2 stops19h 53mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/1209:40SJO - MAN

2 stops49h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10£609

Fri 6/206:10MAN - SJO

2 stops36h 46mUnited Airlines

Sun 15/214:30SJO - MAN

2 stops37h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10£613

Sat 4/406:05MAN - SJO

2 stops35h 06mUnited Airlines

Thu 16/413:30SJO - MAN

2 stops59h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10£625

Wed 1/406:50MAN - SJO

3 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 15/413:30SJO - MAN

2 stops38h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10£648

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Fri 7/1109:10MAN - SJO

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1108:35SJO - MAN

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£547

Fri 7/1106:05MAN - SJO

2 stops36h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/1114:30SJO - MAN

2 stops44h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10£584

Sat 8/1111:10MAN - SJO

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50SJO - MAN

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£552

Sun 9/1106:00MAN - SJO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1115:50SJO - MAN

3 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£579

Mon 10/1106:25MAN - SJO

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50SJO - MAN

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£514

Mon 10/1109:10MAN - SJO

1 stop15h 15mSWISS

Wed 19/1115:50SJO - MAN

2 stops20h 05mSWISS

Deal found 13/10£574

Mon 10/1109:10MAN - SJO

1 stop15h 15mSWISS

Mon 17/1120:10SJO - MAN

2 stops30h 10mSWISS

Deal found 13/10£576

Wed 12/1109:10MAN - SJO

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1108:50SJO - MAN

2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£506

Sun 16/1106:00MAN - SJO

2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1208:35SJO - MAN

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£526

One-way flights from Manchester to San José
Search for one-way flight options from Manchester to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 October 2025.

Thu 30/1021:10MAN - SJO

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£376

Wed 29/1010:25MAN - SJO

3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£388

Sat 1/1116:35MAN - SJO

3 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£392

Mon 3/1105:55MAN - SJO

3 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£394

Sun 2/1105:45MAN - SJO

3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£421

Wed 8/414:35MAN - SJO

3 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£426

Fri 31/1017:45MAN - SJO

3 stops47h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£427

Tue 28/1020:40MAN - SJO

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£439

Wed 8/411:00MAN - SJO

1 stop17h 15mAir France

Deal found 12/10£506

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to San José

Round-trip from	£506
One-way from	£376
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£707

12/11-19/11
4 total stops
37h 15m total
Manchester to San José

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33h 05m total
Manchester to San José

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MAN - SJO

MANSJO

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Sun 9/11

06:00-08:32

2 stops32h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/11

07:30-17:00

2 stops27h 30m

£584

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sat 24/1

06:05-08:32

2 stops32h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

08:45-12:10

2 stops21h 25m

£586

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 3/2

09:25-20:39

2 stops41h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/2

08:45-12:20

2 stops21h 35m

£586

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sun 1/3

06:00-20:39

2 stops44h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/4

07:15-10:25

2 stops20h 10m

£587

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Fri 6/3

16:55-19:00

1 stop32h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

22:00-23:10

1 stop19h 10m

£598

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 27/11

06:00-19:53

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/12

09:40-17:00

2 stops49h 20m

£609

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Fri 6/2

06:10-12:56

2 stops36h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

14:30-10:20

2 stops37h 50m

£613

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sat 4/4

06:05-10:11

2 stops35h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/4

13:30-08:25

2 stops59h 55m

£625

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 1/4

06:50-07:15

3 stops31h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

13:30-10:40

2 stops38h 10m

£648

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 29/10

10:25-08:50

3 stops28h 25m

£388

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to San José?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to San José, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San José (average of £529). Flying from Manchester to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £669). 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.

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

When flying from Manchester to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines from Manchester to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,475 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,975 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,484 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,454 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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How long is the flight from Manchester to San José?
A quick flight from Manchester to San José can take about 32h 32m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £584. There are 5330 mi between Manchester and San José.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to San José round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to San José is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £534 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Air Canada, starting at £539 and £546 round-trip. KLM is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manchester to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to San José?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San José (average of £529). Flying from Manchester to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £669). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Manchester to San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest£534	Average£723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	Cheapest£539	Average£712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£546	Average£694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Iberia	Cheapest£568	Average£1,032	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
SWISS	Cheapest£577	Average£762	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£578	Average£829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£618	Average£707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£703	Average£836	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	Cheapest£738	Average£850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights

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