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Cheap flights from Manchester to San José from £241

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SJO
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 March 2026.

Mon 1/605:50
MAN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 10m
Air France
Mon 8/619:05
SJO
-
MAN
1 stop20h 15m
Air France
Deal found 20/3£621
Thu 10/914:55
MAN
-
SJO
1 stop33h 05m
Air France
Wed 30/919:05
SJO
-
MAN
1 stop20h 15m
Air France
Deal found 20/3£630
Mon 2/1106:25
MAN
-
SJO
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1108:35
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£635
Mon 1/605:50
MAN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/619:05
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£647
Tue 10/1111:50
MAN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 30m
Air Canada
Sat 28/1108:50
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops42h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3£650
Sat 2/509:30
MAN
-
SJO
1 stop36h 35m
Iberia
Mon 25/516:30
SJO
-
MAN
1 stop33h 20m
Iberia
Deal found 18/3£652
Wed 29/409:00
MAN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/507:15
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£660
Sat 2/506:05
MAN
-
SJO
2 stops22h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 25/507:40
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops19h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/3£660
Mon 2/1109:10
MAN
-
SJO
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1108:50
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£662
Thu 19/1111:50
MAN
-
SJO
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1108:50
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£664

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£621

One-way from

£241

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£701
Air France
  • Air France
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Manchester to San José
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26/4
  • 26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Manchester to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Mon 4/5

05:55-16:20

1 stop17h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

19:25-22:20

1 stop19h 55m

£684

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 8/4

10:35-07:15

2 stops27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

07:55-17:10

2 stops26h 15m

£702

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sun 3/5

11:00-16:20

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

19:25-22:20

1 stop19h 55m

£728

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sat 2/5

06:05-07:15

2 stops32h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

13:00-09:50

2 stops61h 50m

£730

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sun 26/4

06:05-20:19

2 stops21h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/5

08:45-17:20

2 stops49h 35m

£776

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 2/4

05:55-10:11

2 stops35h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

07:15-09:50

2 stops19h 35m

£802

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sun 24/5

18:20-12:55

2 stops25h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

07:40-21:50

2 stops31h 10m

£805
Fastest return journey

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 5/5

07:00-17:35

2 stops17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

19:25-17:35

1 stop15h 10m

£820

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sat 2/5

09:30-15:05

1 stop36h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

14:31-08:50

2 stops59h 19m

£824

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Fri 10/4

05:55-21:15

2 stops22h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/4

07:15-09:50

2 stops19h 35m

£825

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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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to San José, you should look to book at least 20 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San José (average of £547). Flying from Manchester to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £666). 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.

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 22 March 2026.
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
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air France
7.4
Good
1,547 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,459 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,488 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,862 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 27h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £702. 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 Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £561 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and SWISS, starting at £575 and £577 round-trip. Air France 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San José (average of £547). Flying from Manchester to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £666). 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 8 airlines flying from Manchester to San José

Discover the top 8 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£561Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£575Average£831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£577Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapest£577Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£578Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£585Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest£592Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest£669Average£835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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