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Find cheap flights from San Jose to Manila from $523

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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Manila (SJC-MNL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Manila that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:15 am - 11:59 pmSJC-MNL
23h 44m2 stops
11:30 pm - 10:14 pmMNL-SJC
37h 44m2 stops
$935Korean Air
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Sun, Apr 28 - Wed, May 8
9:15 am - 11:59 pmSJC-MNL
23h 44m2 stops
11:30 pm - 5:43 pmMNL-SJC
33h 13m2 stops
$993Korean Air
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Sun, Apr 28 - Sat, May 25
9:15 am - 1:05 amSJC-MNL
24h 50m2 stops
3:55 pm - 9:40 amMNL-SJC
32h 45m2 stops
$1,091
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Sun, Apr 28 - Tue, Apr 30
11:40 am - 12:15 amSJC-MNL
21h 35m1 stop
7:15 am - 9:40 amMNL-SJC
41h 25m2 stops
$1,108
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Sun, Apr 28 - Tue, Apr 30
9:15 am - 1:05 amSJC-MNL
24h 50m2 stops
4:45 pm - 8:17 amMNL-SJC
30h 32m2 stops
$1,126China Airlines
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Sun, Apr 28 - Tue, May 28
1:22 pm - 1:05 amSJC-MNL
20h 43m2 stops
10:35 am - 10:32 pmMNL-SJC
26h 57m2 stops
$1,145China Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Sep 11
10:20 am - 1:05 pmSJC-MNL
35h 45m3 stops
2:15 pm - 9:41 amMNL-SJC
34h 26m2 stops
$1,287Singapore Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Mon, May 20
8:55 pm - 11:00 pmSJC-MNL
35h 05m2 stops
2:15 pm - 9:41 amMNL-SJC
34h 26m2 stops
$1,310Singapore Airlines
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Mon, May 6 - Wed, May 15
12:35 pm - 10:20 pmSJC-MNL
42h 45m2 stops
9:55 am - 5:55 pmMNL-SJC
47h 00m2 stops
$1,747Qatar Airways
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Mon, May 6 - Mon, May 27
12:35 pm - 4:30 pmSJC-MNL
36h 55m2 stops
11:50 pm - 1:54 pmMNL-SJC
53h 04m2 stops
$1,808Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 5 - Sun, May 12

Flights from San Jose to Manila - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Manila to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Manila?

The average price of all flights from San Jose to Manila clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Jose to Manila, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Jose, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Manila?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Jose to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Manila is November, where tickets cost $993 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,952 and $1,644 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Manila?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Jose to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to Manila, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Manila?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on China Airlines ($523) and Korean Air ($657). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Korean Air ($935) and China Airlines ($1,126).

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Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$523
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Manila

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Manila based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Manila

  • Are there car rentals at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)?

    If you’ve just arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and are planning to venture into the city in a car, you’ll have numerous options at your disposal. Famous car hire agencies such as Avis and Hertz run their counters at this establishment, with their counters located in the arrival halls of the various terminals. Book early to enjoy affordable rates.

  • Is there public transportation from MNL Airport to the center of Manila?

    Numerous public transportation routes connect Manila’s main international airport, MNL, to downtown Manila. You won’t miss a bus operating between the MNL Terminals and Metro Manila. Still, you can enjoy a light rail ride from the Baclaran Station to the city center of Manila. Lastly, 24h Airside Shuttle Buses run between these two points, regularly.

  • Are there any accessibility services available at MNL?

    Disabled passengers and other travelers with mobility limitations will be glad to meet friendly airport agents ready to aid their passage through this facility. You’ll get assisted at the security, customs, and exit gates. Furthermore, standard amenities at this facility such as toilets are wheelchair accessible. Contact your airline for any specialized services.

  • Where can I change currency at Ninoy Aquino International Airport?

    Suppose you want to change your dollars into Philippine Peso, you’ll have a wide range of options to choose from. Several banks run their booths at the arrival area of Terminal 3, making it easy to have local currency for cash-only outlets.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Manila?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Manila was $523 for a one-way ticket and $935 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and Manila?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Manila from San Jose.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Manila?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Manila?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Manila, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Manila, Korean Air or China Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Manila are Korean Air and China Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,115 and an overall rating of 8.5, Korean Air is the most popular choice. China Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $897 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Manila?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Manila.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Manila?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manila from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Manila?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Manila with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and MNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Manila?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Manila from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SJC to Manila

  • If you’re flying from San Jose to Manila aboard Philippine Airlines, remember that the carrier runs its hub at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). You will use Terminal 2 upon arrival, which also hosts the Airline’s Mabuhay Lounge. Members and registered cardholders have unrestricted access to this suite and enjoy priority access as part of the fast lane program.
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC) operates two passenger terminals, Terminal A and Terminal B. Whereas Terminal A serves domestic and international departures, Terminal B handles international arrivals. The walkways leading through the hallway provide easy movement between the terminals. In addition, a courtesy shuttle departs every 7-10min between the terminals.
  • Mothers will have every reason to enjoy passing through SJC on their way to Manila. The establishment features nursing and lactation rooms where moms can retreat and breastfeed in privacy. Other amenities in these rooms include power sockets, comfy seats, and sinks. These rooms are located near gates 17, 21, 24, and 26.
  • You won’t have a shortage of options when looking to drop off your car at San Jose International Airport (SJC). The property features multilevel parking options including covered, valet, long-term, and self-parking, thus accommodating a wide range of needs. Economy parking lots are situated north of Terminal A.
  • Singapore Airlines is one of the carriers that allow passengers to bring their pets into the cabin when flying from San Jose to Manila. Usually, management only permits household animals including cats and dogs, which must bear valid medical certificates. Also, ensure that you lock your furry friend into its cage throughout the voyage.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Manila

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Manila. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.5
Korean AirOverall score based on 1192 reviews
8.2food
8.2entertainment
8.8crew
8.6boarding
8.3comfort
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The flight crews were extremely professional, helpful, and courteous. Departure and arrival times were accurate. No delay. I will use K airline again. Thanks

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024IAD - ICN
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The flight crews were extremely professional, helpful, and courteous. Departure and arrival times were accurate. No delay. I will use K airline again. Thanks

Everything about Korean air is great, hands down! Will always prefer this airline from other carriers.

Crew was ok, but some passengers were a bit rude. Again, all outlets were not working, only the really slow charging usb plug on the entertainment system. Entertainment system was also bugged, some features just crash, the touch screen wasn't working and when trying to watch a movie the onscreen display kept flashing off and on making it very difficult to watch.

Great crew, decent food Charging plugs were broken on both seats next to me. Only the USB port was available, and that charges, very, very slowly. Seat was also broken, it would not lock into position when reclining.

Korean Air had great service and the Bibimbap dish was the best airplane food I’ve ever had. It was a long flight so in between the two meals they served customers could get Shin ramen. The flight attendants let my children use a pair of nice headphones for the flight and had earbuds and slippers for all the adults. The flight was long but the time passed by relatively quickly because they have many great shows in their entertainment TV. I watched the BTS Love Yourself and Speak Yourself concerts 💜

not too bad but not too great either. Service on all airlines declined ever since covid. Your Delta Stewardess are not that friendly at all. :-(

I flew Asiana Air not Korean Air which was my original flight. So, I have no say about Korean Airlines right now. I hope you guys will not make any changes of my flight on Feb 15th. I want to fly Korean Air on Feb 15th. and make sure it is the same flightr njumber for my husband also and do not make any changes on either flights. thank you for reading my letter.

You did not put me on a Korean Air flight! so I do not have nothing to say

My flight was diverted to Atlanta and I was not given enough time. I paid my travel on April 23, 2023. It was originally Delta from Norfolk to NY, then Korean Air from NY all the way Philippines which is my final stop. Instead from Atlanta to Korea I flew Delta which is okay. Then Korea to Philippines, I flew Asiana Airlines. What I did not like, Ieagle did not sent me an email that my flight was change and so when I went to check in Wednesday the 10th, at 4:30 a.m they told me my flight was delayed at 6;00 p.m and diverted in Atlanta and I am flying Asiana from Korea to Philippines. I do not appreciate that Kayak or Ieagle chenge our flights 5 times and then last minute change again during my day of flight. I hope that you will not make any changes of my flight o Feb 15th because it has to be the same flight with my husband. That is the reason why we made the arrangements early on.

Wonderful cabin crew!!!!! Food was poor, in flight entertainment was just ok. They need to serve more water on a 15 hour flight--we were dehydrated and kept asking for water.

Fast and efficient boarding. Flight was on time. Service was very good for our long flight. First time flying with this airline and I would highly recommend.

Eva Air's Business Class is pretty decent. With the given price, I think that the food can be better.

Pleasant, comfortable, and entertaining. All told, ZERO issues with it. And sadly, so far the flight was WAY more comfortable than the hellhole that is "Lambug Beach Resort" at Badian Beach!

It was a pleasant fly with Eva Air from NYC to Taipei. The crew were friendly and the food was exceeded my expectation.

Eva air is a good airline. The seats on the way to Taipei could have certainly been more comfortable, but all in all it was a pretty good experience.

Overall the flight was what might be expected for a long haul flight to Asia in economy class. The cabin crew was attentive and the food was good. Boarding was fairly fast and easy. The one thing I found frustrating was the EVA app. It is terrible. Trying to do anything on it was almost impossible.

EVA would not help with ticket issue since they were purchased through a travel agency. Even though it was EVA ticket stock. Travel agency Budget Air didn't reissue ticket after airline change which I didn’t learn until trying to checkin on Christmas Day and there was no contact number for the agency to help. I will never use Budget Air to purchase flight again and disappointed in EVA’s refusal to help. Thankfully just under 12 hrs before departure someone from the agency was available to reissue tickets. I was starting to think we would not be flying and the stress trying to resolve was completely unacceptable.

seamless check in/ friendly staff, food is good, always love flying Eva Air

Very uncomfortable and crowded seats in economy. Flight attendant refused request to move to nearby unused seat with more legroom because “It was more money for that seat”. It was also near impossible to reach airline directly by phone. Waits upwards of an hour and not very helpful customer service representatives after long wait. Cannot recommend this airline.

My experience with Eva sir was good except the long walk in LA Lex, that was inconvenient for my age,

I like the braised beef., miso soup,, and green tea. Very little choices of hollywood movies. The PA announcement in English was not very clear and very soft. I could hardly hear.

More updated movies & Chinese movies. The food sometimes overcooked. Prefer to have more neat snacks in between than just choose from the menu. Please change the menu every now and then. This is my second time flying within one year and the menu didn’t change at all!

Food is lagging. Very poor choice. Like vending machine fast food.

Please change the menu more often. The beef is not tender, more choice in ice cream flavor. Dessert is not good too.

Again I paid for an upgrade on my credit card didn’t get it need a refund. . American I not good at gettin in contact for refunds.

I didn’t like the check in process I had to check in at the counter took too much time . Didn’t give the upgrade my seat .

l enjoyed the variety of good and drink choices. The flight attendants were very quick and efficient to our needs.

Truly impressive service in the air. After the main meal, they have a delicious a la carte menu that you can order anytime until 1.5 hrs prior to landing. Flight crew were so pleasant and very efficient. Wish I could fly JAL more often!

Attentive crew, great service with regular rounds of drinks and trash collecting. Only complaint is the food, which was mediocre.

Japan airlines is excellent. I had a great flight with them, and they are the consummate professionals. I booked my flight through Kayak and they sent it on to Underpricer. That felt really scammy. My Oneworld number would not attach to the reservation and I could not choose a seat. I called Japan Airlines and got one but it was in the back. Later I drove to the airport and worked with the excellent agents there to find a better one. Later that day, I got a phone call from Underpricer trying to upsell me the option of choosing a seat. It felt like a Spirit Airlines level crappy move. The flight itself was exactly as nice as you would expect from JAL. The meal was good and the flight crew was awesome.

My flight to Los Angeles was canceled Had to book another flight and you charged me extra $500 Very bad experience

The plane was uncomfortable. I paid extra for more legroom but the seat was still uncomfortable. Other seats on the same exact row didn’t have to pay extra but still have extra legroom. I didn’t understand why I needed to pay $170 for. It was Iike China airline just wants to make money off their passengers. It was unfair.

Staff is friendly, great variety of entertainment, check in a little messy but due to people not listening. Overall a pleasant experience. Would use again in the future.

It felt like a new plane. Decent leg room in economy, food was fine, and the plane didn’t feel super dry and uncomfortable.

3 of the 4 flights had delays despite the weather being fine, but still managed to make all connections

Ask flight attendant for water during flight and she was a little rude get the water.

Baggage made it successfully to destination despite short layover. Appreciate that.

Staff were good and nice. There should me 3 meals instead of only 2 and snacks.

Flight was delay almost 2 hours from Hong Kong to Taipei. Last minute gate change from 24 to 66. Long way walk. We need to run in the Taipei airport to catch our next flight from Taipei to Vancouver. That is so suck!

For a long-haul flight, the crew did a very good job of keeping the lavatories clean and the aisles clear.

When I checked in, there was no option available for selecting a gluten-free meal. The lounge offerings were inadequate for someone with a gluten-free diet, and the staff in the lounge were not helpful at all.

I’m 6’2” and the seats were too close together for my knees, very uncomfortable.

The return flight has been a nightmare. I am stuck in Singapore right now because PAL has not managed to resolve my return to Manila. The engine blew up on take off

Everything could better always late always rescheduled flight is worse and costs me a hotel room! The dirtiest planes I’ve ever flown on slowest to board . Just awful will never fly again with them

Boarded the plane last even while I was seated at the back and had to have my bag separate. The same exact special request meal was served as the flight an hour beforehand

The food was ordinary, this could be improved. Sleeping was comfortable enough for several hours sleep. The layover time in Manila Mabuhay lounge for 17 hours was awful. Surely I could have been given a flight to Perth within that time on another airline. At 74 years of age I find that far too long and stressful and will probably not travel with Philippine Airlines again for that reason. The food offering on board and in the lounge was also a little underwhelming. The crew were wonderful and the flight comfort was good also.

I paid for an aisle seat on my booking but for my return flight back in the US I was ina middle seat. I didnt realize this until i was already on the plane.

The flight itself was ok. However, the plane has 2 bathrooms for about 200 people. After the meal service there was a line between 10-15 people deep standing in the aisle waiting to use the bathroom. This went on for over an hour. The airlines tell us safety is their priority and to keep seatbelts on whenever on the plane but they allow a line of people to stand in the aisle for over an hour waiting for a bathroom. Absurd and unacceptable.

Flight delayed by hour for departure. No real announcements or updates until told to start boarding

I’ve had previous bad experiences with Philippine Airlines so i was pleasantly surprised with the vast improvement in comfort, service and food quality.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Jose to Manila found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/7Wed
2 stopsChina Airlines
22h 37mSJC-MNL
$523
8/20Tue
2 stopsChina Airlines
40h 50mSJC-MNL
$529
9/1Sun
2 stopsKorean Air
40h 05mSJC-MNL
$657
7/25Thu
2 stops
24h 50mSJC-MNL
$694
5/1Wed
2 stops
25h 25mSJC-MNL
$696
8/22Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
33h 46mSJC-MNL
$773
8/7Wed
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
35h 55mSJC-MNL
$784
6/17Mon
2 stopsKorean Air
24h 09mSJC-MNL
$1,058
5/16Thu
2 stopsQatar Airways
42h 45mSJC-MNL
$1,139
5/17Fri
2 stopsQatar Airways
44h 55mSJC-MNL
$1,207

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Last minute flights from San Jose to Manila

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Jose to Manila that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
multi-stopKorean Air
23h 44mSJC-MNL
5/8Wed
multi-stopKorean Air
37h 44mMNL-SJC
$935
4/28Sun
multi-stopKorean Air
23h 44mSJC-MNL
5/25Sat
multi-stopKorean Air
33h 13mMNL-SJC
$993
4/28Sun
multi-stop
24h 50mSJC-MNL
4/30Tue
multi-stop
32h 45mMNL-SJC
$1,091
4/28Sun
multi-stop
21h 35mSJC-MNL
4/30Tue
multi-stop
41h 25mMNL-SJC
$1,108
4/28Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
24h 50mSJC-MNL
5/28Tue
multi-stopChina Airlines
30h 32mMNL-SJC
$1,126
4/28Sun
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
35h 45mSJC-MNL
5/13Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
40h 59mMNL-SJC
$1,325
4/29Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
35h 50mSJC-MNL
5/22Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 26mMNL-SJC
$1,331
4/28Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
24h 50mSJC-MNL
5/15Wed
multi-stopChina Airlines
30h 32mMNL-SJC
$1,379
4/25Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 50mSJC-MNL
5/31Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 05mMNL-SJC
$1,915
4/29Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
42h 45mSJC-MNL
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
43h 30mMNL-SJC
$1,986

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