£273 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Costa Rica

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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Costa Rica

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops£622
Liberia
Liberia2 stops£671
San José
San José2 stops£622
Liberia
Liberia2 stops£671

Book Cheap Manchester to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to Costa Rica 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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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Costa Rica

Sun, 8 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:32
MAN
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SJO
32h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:00 - 14:50
SJO
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MAN
18h 50m
2 stops
£622United Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
06:00 - 20:39
MAN
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SJO
44h 39m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
08:05 - 14:50
SJO
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MAN
24h 45m
2 stops
£625Lufthansa
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 12:56
MAN
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SJO
29h 56m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 12:20
SJO
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MAN
24h 50m
2 stops
£630United Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
KLM Logo
05:50 - 22:02
MAN
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SJO
22h 12m
2 stops
KLM Logo
07:00 - 10:30
SJO
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MAN
21h 30m
1 stop
£643KLM
Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
United Airlines Logo
09:25 - 11:55
MAN
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SJO
56h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 12:20
SJO
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MAN
24h 50m
2 stops
£645United Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:32
MAN
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SJO
32h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 14:50
SJO
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MAN
24h 05m
2 stops
£647United Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 22:00
MAN
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SJO
22h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:50
SJO
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MAN
18h 50m
2 stops
£647Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
06:00 - 20:39
MAN
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SJO
44h 39m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
05:30 - 12:20
SJO
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MAN
24h 50m
2 stops
£650Lufthansa
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 11 Apr
Delta Logo
11:05 - 11:50
MAN
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LIR
30h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:40 - 14:00
LIR
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MAN
42h 20m
2 stops
£1,030Delta
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 11 Apr
KLM Logo
13:30 - 12:50
MAN
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LIR
29h 20m
1 stop
KLM Logo
11:10 - 08:50
LIR
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MAN
14h 40m
1 stop
£1,206KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Costa Rica, 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 Manchester to Costa Rica is March, when tickets cost £620 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £914 and £912 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Manchester to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Costa Rica

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£273
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Manchester to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Can I stay at hotels at Costa Rica airports?

    If you arrive late into Costa Rica you can stay at a hotel before continuing your onwards journey. For example, at San Jose Airport you can stay at the Holiday Inn Express. At Liberia Airport there is the Hilton Garden Inn. Both of these hotels are nearby to the terminal so you won’t have to travel far once you land.

  • I need to save time in a Manchester airport. How can I do it?

    Save time travelling through MAN with the Fast Track Service. For about £5 per passenger you can skip the queues at security. There is also the Reserve and Collect shopping service, which enables you to buy your duty-free products prior to your arrival at the airport. Once you’ve been through security you can pick them up from the collection counter.

  • Can I stay at hotels at Manchester Airport?

    For those who have an early flight, you can stay at hotels the night before. For instance, the DoubleTree by Hilton is close by to the check-in desks and offers a wake-up service to ensure you don’t sleep in.

  • How to travel from Costa Rica Airports to the city centre?

    From Liberia Airport you can take bus Line 513 in about 18 minutes, or opt for a taxi, which takes around 16 minutes. From San Jose Airport the TUASA bus takes approximately 17 minutes, whilst a taxi takes a similar amount of time.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Costa Rica?

    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 Manchester to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Costa Rica?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Costa Rica?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Manchester to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Costa Rica?

    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 from Manchester to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Costa Rica

  • If you take flights from Manchester to Costa Rica you can use a lounge before take-off. For instance, there’s an Escape Lounge in all the terminals, which provides passengers with dining options, Wi-Fi and charging stations. It’s open throughout the day from early in the morning until late at night and costs about £25 per passenger.
  • When you land at a Costa Rica airport, you can get to nearby locations easily by car. For example, if you land at San Jose Airport (SJO) you can get to Grecia in about 33 minutes or Barva in around 25 minutes. Whereas from Liberia Airport (LIR) you can go to Guardia in around 10 minutes or Salto in about 22 minutes.
  • If you’re travelling with a mobility issue or disability when travelling though Manchester Airport (MAN) you are able to get help during your trip. It’s recommended that you contact your airline at least 48 hours before your flight, so they can arrange for suitable assistance.
  • It’s easy to travel to Manchester Airport from the centre of the city. One of the most convenient ways is to take a Northern Railway train in about 15 minutes, which leaves from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station. You can also take a Stagecoach bus from the centre in approximately 1 hour. Alternatively go by car via the A56, which takes around 25 minutes.
  • If you plan to hire a car when you arrive at Costa Rica airports then you need to make sure you’re familiar with the rules of the roads. For example, everyone in the car must wear their seat belt at all times. Children under 12, or those smaller than 145 cm, need to be in a suitable child restraint. You can contact your car hire provider before you arrive to ensure they offer child seats.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Manchester to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1443 reviews
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
Airline reviews

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

4.0 OkayShereen, Dec 2025
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I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Staff on board was excellent. Positive upbeat helpful- like it used to be.

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

This was a very average flight. The seat was out of alignment so more uncomfortable than usual. The cabin felt not well maintained. But I safely got where I needed to go.

The flight attendant use 1.5 hours to answer my call. My dirty food tray was unattended.

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

Flight, food and crew were all good, friendly and very satisfactory.

Lost luggage after 2 days no word leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

Staff's did their best to make everyone comfortable and I appreciate them for it

Pathetic check in experience once again. Not enough staff scheduled at bag drop or for special assistance at LHR. Really need to rethink the whole self check in procedure. The crew was good. A very decent selection of special meals in this leg as compared to the JFK-LHR leg.

Very clean and comfortable cabin. Amazing Mediterranean salad for lunch before landing. Great range of films to watch. Really quiet and easy to sleep on the flight also. The initial food was a bit weird: odd fried chicken pieces in some weird white gloop, but that would be my lack of cultural knowledge on the grub. Salad more than made up for it at the other end. Staff were super attentive and helpful. Great and easy flight

I flew Business Class. Rory, one of the Cabin stewards, was attentive, explained the menu, provided appropriate drinks. was

The flight crew were friendly and attentive. Food was good and they passed out ice cream and drinks awhile after Lunch was done. The ice cream was a nice treat! I found several movies to watch during the flight. There was many movies and tv shows to choose from. We flew Premium economy and there was enough leg room to be comfortable. The seats were also comfortable. I would fly AA again if the airfare isn’t expensive.

Lufthansa flight LH04414 from Munich to Washington DC, was fine. Efficient and safe!

I had a sprained ankle and had to go down the stairs to the bus and then up the stairs to the plane. Food / dinner served cold

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Be aware that your carry on is no longer a carryon. They go by the weight not just the size. Because we were forced to check them we missed our connection. Waiting over half hour at the luggage carrosol. Also, this added inconvenience happened because they "kayak" changed our itinerary knowing our connection was almost impossible, they wouldn't make different flights. Will never book the flight through KAYAK. USE the carrier for direct.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

The United flight was excellent! The flight attendants were attentive and nice, and the food was very good! And the glasses are larger than on Lufthansa flights! I don’t want to have to ask for 15 glasses of water because their glasses are ridiculously small!

We paid for business class, and my seat did not work at all. Each time I wanted to adjust the position, an attendant had to come to physically force the seat into its new position. They tried to fix it by fiddling with the electronics (military reset, for example), to no avail. Also, the food was just mediocre. We were at the end of a serving section, so they ran out of several choices. (This was on the flight from Los Angeles to Munich.)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

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