Connecting route · Costa Rica → Philippines

Flights from San Jose to Manila

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Manila. 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

San Jose to Manila at a glance

Fastest journey22h 39mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Manila

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

SJO San Francisco (SFO) MNL

Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~22h 39m

SJO Amsterdam (AMS) MNL

Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM

One airline, one ticket ~26h 51m

SJO Paris (CDG) MNL

Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France

One airline, one ticket ~27h 05m

SJO Los Angeles (LAX) MNL

Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~23h 40m

SJO Toronto (YYZ) MNL

Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~24h 44m

SJO New York (JFK) MNL

Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~25h 04m

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: +14hManila vs San Jose
Currency in Manila: PHP
Airports: SJO → MNL

Flights from San Jose to Manila: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Manila?

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 San Jose to Manila?

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 San Jose and Manila?

The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Los Angeles (LAX). United Airlines flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve San Jose and Manila?

San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).

What is the time difference between San Jose and Manila?

Manila is 14 hours ahead of San Jose.

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