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Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Manila (MNL)

SJO — MNL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Manila

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Manila (MNL). 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 September 17, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,520
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from San José to Manila

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Manila (average of $859). Flying from San José, San José Province to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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 SJO to MNL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Manila. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Manila in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manila

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manila. 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 Manila. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from San José to Manila to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Michael,Oct 2023

GUM - MNL

The fact that the audio wasn't working on my seat (7C), it made the flight seem longer than it actually was.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Michael,Oct 2023

GUM - MNL

The fact that the audio wasn't working on my seat (7C), it made the flight seem longer than it actually was.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Manila. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José, San José Province to Manila round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,545, United Airlines will fly you from San José, San José Province to Manila and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Manila?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Manila 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 San José, San José Province to Manila?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Manila (average of $859). Flying from San José, San José Province to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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 airline flying from San José to Manila

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José to Manila. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,545Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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