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Flights from Manila to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Manila to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Seattle, about 17h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 40m
MNLSJCNRT

Manila to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey17h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Seattle

Best ways to fly from Manila to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MNL Tokyo (NRT) SJC
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Cebu Pacific, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: ZIPAIR Tokyo
Self-transfer likely ~17h 40m
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MNL Seattle (SEA) SJC
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 17m
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3
MNL Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 48m
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MNL Honolulu (HNL) SJC
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 00m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,276 km7,002 miles
Journey time
17h 40mestimate
Time difference
-16hSan Jose vs Manila
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
MNL → SJC

Flights from Manila to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manila to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Seattle and Los Angeles. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Manila to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,276 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (NRT), Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Manila and San Jose?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Manila and San Jose?
San Jose is 16 hours behind Manila.

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