£309 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 José1 stop£587
Liberia
Liberia2 stops£691
San José
San José1 stop£587
Liberia
Liberia2 stops£691

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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

Thu, 11 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
KLM Logo
05:55 - 16:20
MAN
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SJO
17h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:25 - 08:25
SJO
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MAN
31h 00m
1 stop
£587KLM
Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
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11:10 - 16:20
MAN
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SJO
36h 10m
1 stop
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19:05 - 16:55
SJO
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MAN
14h 50m
1 stop
£588Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
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20:50 - 16:20
MAN
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SJO
26h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 22:20
SJO
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MAN
20h 15m
1 stop
£589Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
KLM Logo
17:30 - 16:20
MAN
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SJO
29h 50m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:25 - 08:25
SJO
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MAN
31h 00m
1 stop
£589KLM
Tue, 2 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
KLM Logo
08:55 - 16:20
MAN
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SJO
14h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:25 - 20:05
SJO
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MAN
18h 40m
1 stop
£601KLM
Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
KLM Logo
17:30 - 16:20
MAN
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SJO
29h 50m
1 stop
KLM Logo
19:05 - 22:00
SJO
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MAN
19h 55m
2 stops
£614KLM
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
United Airlines Logo
06:05 - 11:53
MAN
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LIR
36h 48m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:05 - 09:50
LIR
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MAN
58h 45m
2 stops
£691United Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Air Canada Logo
06:05 - 12:30
MAN
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LIR
37h 25m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
13:30 - 10:25
LIR
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MAN
37h 55m
2 stops
£827Air Canada
Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:10
MAN
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LIR
37h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:27 - 17:20
LIR
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MAN
42h 53m
2 stops
£848United Airlines
Mon, 6 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Air Canada Logo
06:05 - 13:40
MAN
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LIR
38h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
13:30 - 10:25
LIR
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MAN
37h 55m
2 stops
£855Air Canada
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 September, when tickets cost £662 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £986 and £936 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 a flight from Manchester to Costa Rica, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Costa Rica

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£309
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1471 reviews
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.6Comfort
7.3Food
Airline reviews

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

10.0 Excellentsmit, Mar 2026
AMD - BLR
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It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

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.

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

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

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!

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

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

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

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.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

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

Nothing also dont give to people that disgusting blanket and pilow.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

The staff was nice, however boarding taking 2 hours. That’s insane. Overall very bad experience, a lot of turbulence and when landed in Chicago was horrible. I don’t think I’ll flight with UA again.

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

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.

An delay of almost 3 hours while passengers were already in the plane kept us very uncomfortable. The food was also very limited. A bad experience overall.

I understand that there is a catering issue - water should be the minimum stock. During the flight, not once that the attendants came through with water. The conversations in the kitchen were very loud and they were swearing. I do not expect any white glove service, at the minimum, we should be cordial. It was almost an inconveniece that we were on the flight. And it made us feel if you even dare question us, we'll make you deplane.

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

It was good. The seats in economy weren’t bad

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

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.

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!

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

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

Great experience, flight was on time and reached on destination on time .. very accurate and smooth experience

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