Cheap flights from Manchester to San José from £290

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SJO
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in March or June, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 December 2025.

Thu 11/1209:10MAN - SJO
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1220:40SJO - MAN
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£767
Thu 11/1209:25MAN - SJO
2 stops35h 25mLufthansa
Thu 18/1220:40SJO - MAN
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 10/12£782
Thu 11/1209:05MAN - SJO
2 stops19h 15mKLM
Thu 18/1220:05SJO - MAN
2 stops19h 55mKLM
Deal found 10/12£825
Fri 12/1213:25MAN - SJO
1 stop29h 41mKLM
Tue 6/114:31SJO - MAN
1 stop13h 59mKLM
Deal found 10/12£998
Fri 12/1213:25MAN - SJO
1 stop29h 41mDelta
Tue 6/107:00SJO - MAN
2 stops21h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/12£1,359
Fri 26/1213:00MAN - SJO
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/108:45SJO - MAN
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£1,602
Fri 26/1213:25MAN - SJO
1 stop29h 31mKLM
Fri 9/107:00SJO - MAN
1 stop21h 30mKLM
Deal found 9/12£1,652
Fri 12/1207:50MAN - SJO
2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:00SJO - MAN
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£2,265

Find flight deals from Manchester to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) 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 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£592

One-way from

£290

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£861
4/2-22/2
  • 4/2-22/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 55m total
  • Manchester to San José
9/2
  • 9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Manchester to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Manchester

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 24/2

06:00-20:39

2 stops44h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

13:05-08:40

2 stops37h 35m

£626

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 3/3

06:00-08:32

2 stops32h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

05:30-12:20

2 stops24h 50m

£626

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 4/3

06:00-19:53

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

13:05-08:40

2 stops37h 35m

£626

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Fri 23/1

06:05-19:53

2 stops19h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

09:05-12:20

2 stops21h 15m

£626

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Mon 19/1

06:00-19:53

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

09:05-10:20

2 stops19h 15m

£626

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 20/1

06:00-19:53

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

09:05-10:20

2 stops19h 15m

£626

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 21/1

06:00-19:53

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

09:05-10:20

2 stops19h 15m

£626

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 4/3

06:00-19:53

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

13:05-10:20

2 stops39h 15m

£626

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Mon 20/4

07:00-07:15

2 stops31h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

08:45-17:20

2 stops49h 35m

£637

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 21/4

10:35-07:15

2 stops27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

08:45-17:20

2 stops49h 35m

£637

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to San José. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

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 £530). Flying from Manchester to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £677). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

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

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 11 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, andAir France 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.

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester 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 Manchester to San José?

    A quick flight from Manchester to San José can take about 19h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £626. 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 £542 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Air France, starting at £547 and £548 round-trip. KLM is currently priced 27% 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 £530). Flying from Manchester to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £677). 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Manchester 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£542Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest£547Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£548Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberiaCheapest£569Average£1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£575Average£832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£577Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapest£585Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest£593Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest£704Average£836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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