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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to San José:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Manchester to San José takes 00m, covering 5,330 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Manchester to San José range from £766 to £1,021, with an average of £865 over the past 12 months. Anything below £766 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the £865 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £576 to £5,594. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manchester to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £521, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Manchester to San José usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

One-stop flights from Manchester to San José most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Manchester to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £810 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £1,000, a difference of £190.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 10m, compared to 15h 29m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 16h 13m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

San José is 6 hours behind Manchester (Central Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Children's Museum is one of the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.