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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to San José on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 47m.

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

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £820.

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

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

How long is the flight from Manchester to San José?

A quick flight from Manchester to San José can take about 36h 32m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £754. 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £590 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Air France, starting at £597 and £612 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 36% 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, British Airways and Air France. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Manchester to San José as you normally would.

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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Round-trip from	£530
One-way from	£358
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£855

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Thu 21/1

06:15-08:50

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Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

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00:00-07:00

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21:05-00:30

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06:10-12:42

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13:55-10:20

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MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 17/11

06:10-12:42

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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23:28-08:45

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£754

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Prices

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to San José, you should look to book at least 66 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San José (average of £723). Flying from Manchester to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,107). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manchester to San José flights typically cost between £733 and £866 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £530 on Air Canada (28 Jan–12 Feb).

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.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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7.8

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8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Air France

7.5

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7.8

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1,584 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

United Airlines

7.4

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8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

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KLM

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Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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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 36h 32m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £754. 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £590 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Air France, starting at £597 and £612 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 36% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San José (average of £723). Flying from Manchester to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,107). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest£590	Average£701	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£597	Average£716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£612	Average£999	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£627	Average£911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£638	Average£740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
SWISS	Cheapest£673	Average£726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£701	Average£875	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£830	Average£1,079	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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 66 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?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manchester to San José flights typically cost between £733 and £866 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £530 on Air Canada (28 Jan–12 Feb).

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to San José on Cheapflights.

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

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £820.

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

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 47m.

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

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

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.

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Manchester to San José flights typically cost between £733 and £866 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £530 on Air Canada (28 Jan–12 Feb).