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Connecting route · Philippines → Costa Rica

Flights from Manila to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Manila to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Amsterdam, about 22h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 22h 39m
MNLSJOSFO

Manila to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey22h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Amsterdam

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 San Francisco (SFO) SJO
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 39m
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2
MNL Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~26h 51m
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3
MNL Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~27h 05m
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4
MNL Los Angeles (LAX) SJO
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~23h 40m
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MNL Toronto (YYZ) SJO
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
Self-transfer likely ~24h 44m
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MNL New York (JFK) SJO
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, JetBlue Airways
Self-transfer likely ~25h 04m
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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
16,132 km10,018 miles
Journey time
22h 39mestimate
Time difference
-14hSan Jose vs Manila
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
MNL → SJO

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 San Francisco, Amsterdam and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Manila to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,132 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and San Jose?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Los Angeles (LAX). Philippine Airlines flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manila and San Jose?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Manila and San Jose?
San Jose is 14 hours behind Manila.

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