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Cheap flights from Manchester to San José from £317

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — SJO
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£571

One-way from

£317

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£727
Air France
  • Air France
  • 11/7-23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Manchester to San José
28/4
  • 28/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 59m total
  • Manchester to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 24 April 2025.

Mon 9/605:55MAN - SJO
1 stop18h 30mAir France
Sun 15/619:40SJO - MAN
1 stop19h 40mAir France
Deal found 24/4£564
Fri 11/712:35MAN - SJO
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/719:40SJO - MAN
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£571
Tue 20/505:55MAN - SJO
1 stop18h 40mLufthansa
Wed 4/614:40SJO - MAN
3 stops25h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 23/4£580
Tue 10/618:40MAN - SJO
1 stop25h 30mSWISS
Sun 13/714:40SJO - MAN
2 stops34h 25mSWISS
Deal found 22/4£586
Tue 20/512:35MAN - SJO
1 stop30h 24mKLM
Wed 4/613:24SJO - MAN
1 stop36h 11mKLM
Deal found 23/4£611
Wed 20/806:05MAN - SJO
2 stops21h 20mAir Canada
Fri 19/908:00SJO - MAN
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4£620
Thu 15/510:40MAN - SJO
2 stops41h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/506:00SJO - MAN
2 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4£629
Wed 3/919:15MAN - SJO
1 stop26h 20mIberia
Sat 27/916:10SJO - MAN
1 stop19h 25mIberia
Deal found 23/4£674
Thu 21/814:15MAN - SJO
2 stops52h 33mDelta
Sat 20/913:18SJO - MAN
2 stops35h 27mDelta
Deal found 23/4£682

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Manchester

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sun 31/8

05:55-17:25

1 stop18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/10

19:25-22:20

1 stop19h 55m

£567

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Fri 11/7

12:35-13:05

1 stop31h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/7

19:40-16:55

1 stop14h 15m

£571

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 20/5

05:55-17:35

1 stop18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/6

14:40-23:05

3 stops25h 25m

£580

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 10/6

18:40-13:10

1 stop25h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/7

14:40-08:05

2 stops34h 25m

£586

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 20/5

12:35-11:59

1 stop30h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/6

13:24-08:35

1 stop36h 11m

£611

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 15/5

10:40-21:15

2 stops41h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/5

06:00-17:25

2 stops28h 25m

£629

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Sat 23/8

11:50-22:50

1 stop18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/9

08:00-10:20

1 stop19h 20m

£643

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 3/9

19:15-14:35

1 stop26h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/9

16:10-18:35

1 stop19h 25m

£674

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 21/8

14:15-11:48

2 stops28h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/9

13:18-07:45

2 stops59h 27m

£682

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Mon 28/4

05:55-21:54

3 stops46h 59m

£317

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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, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to San José. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Manchester to San José, San José Province is 16 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Manchester to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 24 April 2025.

When flying from Manchester to San José, San José Province, 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 27% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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).

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 24 April 2025.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to San José, San José Province is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £577 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and SWISS, starting at £580 and £586 round-trip. Air France is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to San José, San José Province one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air France. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £582. Users have also found prices from £585 and £638 on KLM and Iberia, respectively.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Manchester to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 24 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£522Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£530Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest£548Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£586Average£801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£632Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£646Average£759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£647Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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AeromexicoCheapest£662Average£824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£672Average£799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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