£578 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Costa Rica

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop£578
Liberia
Liberia2 stops£896
San José
San José1 stop£578
Liberia
Liberia2 stops£896

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Costa Rica

 
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

Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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11:55 - 17:10MAN-SJO
36h 15m1 stop
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13:18 - 16:45SJO-MAN
20h 27m2 stops
Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
KLM Logo
20:40 - 17:10MAN-SJO
27h 30m2 stops
KLM Logo
13:18 - 16:45SJO-MAN
20h 27m2 stops
£592KLM
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Sat, 13 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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05:55 - 17:10MAN-SJO
18h 15m1 stop
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19:25 - 22:20SJO-MAN
19h 55m1 stop
£598Air France
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Wed, 20 Aug - Fri, 5 Sep
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06:05 - 20:25MAN-SJO
21h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 10:20SJO-MAN
19h 20m1 stop
£614Air Canada
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Sat, 26 Jul - Sun, 10 Aug
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11:50 - 22:39MAN-SJO
41h 49m2 stops
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07:15 - 10:25SJO-MAN
20h 10m2 stops
£617United Airlines
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Mon, 4 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
United Airlines Logo
11:50 - 10:11MAN-SJO
53h 21m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 17:25SJO-MAN
44h 55m2 stops
£617United Airlines
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Wed, 20 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep
Air Canada Logo
06:05 - 20:25MAN-SJO
21h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 10:25SJO-MAN
19h 25m2 stops
£621Air Canada
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Mon, 23 Jun - Mon, 14 Jul
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05:55 - 17:25MAN-SJO
18h 30m1 stop
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19:40 - 16:55SJO-MAN
14h 15m1 stop
£640Air France
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Wed, 25 Jun - Tue, 1 Jul
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06:05 - 22:39MAN-SJO
23h 34m2 stops
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19:25 - 22:45SJO-MAN
20h 20m1 stop
£678Lufthansa
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Sat, 23 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
06:50 - 13:10MAN-SJO
37h 20m2 stops
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14:40 - 23:05SJO-MAN
25h 25m3 stops
£732Lufthansa
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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 £633 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of return tickets is £930 and £861 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Costa Rica?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to Costa Rica clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Costa Rica on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Manchester to Costa Rica. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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 7 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Costa Rica

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£290
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost £763 on average. Morning departures are around 9% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,035.

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.

Top 5 airlines serving 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1358 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
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Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

8.0 ExcellentA, Jun 2025AMS - YYZ
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Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

Any flight that lands safely is a good flight. However our leg from Helsinki was delayed 1 hour with no explanation. The delay would not allow us to make our connection to Cincinnati. I was informed by American Airlines that our Cincinnati flight was rescheduled for the following day. I immediately made a non refundable hotel reservation in Dallas. Upon exiting the plane at Dallas I was given a hotel voucher. Nice, but I can't get a refund on the hotel I booked. A little communication would have been helpful. Food on Finnair is below quality of Korean Air.

The cabin crew really looked like they wanted to be somewhere else. They weren't really interested in providing an attentive service to full fare paying passengers at all. However the Captiain's in flight announcements were relaxed and very entertaining.

Crew were professional and responsive. Food was mediocre and breakfast could do with revampinmg

Food was very ordinary for premium economy, very small portions.

i dont know WHY they call it business class. the seats are NOT significantly wider than economy seats, they just do not let the middle seats be beepked to give the illusion of more space between passengers. the seats do NOT recline any more than economy seats either. the only real difference is the full meal served to business (vs none for economy). I would rather have a wider, lie flat ACTUAL business class seat with no food for a 3 hr flight. this was pretty disappointing to say the least.

There wore nice leather like sits, in my opinion seats lay out bit tight . Crew was great they did averything possible to make averywone comfortable as possible, food was, think worst I ever head on flight, head chicken and yellow rice. Ice cream was a nic treat.

Our previous flight was delayed but they waited for us to board.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

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

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

This was the best carrier, comfort, service, good food, on time experience on a long haul flight. New, clean, quiet, smooth aircraft!!!

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

I like entertainment on the plane once I got it to work. The touch screen really had a hard time responding to touch. Boarding was excruciatingly slow. Getting through passport control was bad enough but security had a line of us not moving at all while this team of security people took their time going through every item of one single passenger, not letting anybody else advance (only one lane open while the equipment was there for 2). I would have missed my connecting flight had it not been an hour late itself. I know the airport is not the responsibility of Lufthansa or Kayak but I mention it as the reason my experience was not great.

Our flight was cancelled at 21:50 the night before, fully disrupting our return itinerary. I was lucky to still be awake to hear the notification. Rebooking through Lufthansa was difficult with multiple dropped customer service calls. The final result was satisfactory.

The connection to LYON was very tight. The flight was nearly finished boarding when we got to the gate

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

Business class was nothing more than Economy with middle seat empty. Uncomfortable seat and leg room. A mom behind me had a 18 month/2 yr old on her lap, who had his feet on my back all the time- while middle seat remained empty. Pretty much not worth the fare. Very disappointed.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

Gate information deliberately delayed to only one hour B4 flight, lack of info finding gate.

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