MNL → SJIPhilippines → Philippines

Cheap flights from Manila to San Jose

148 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Manila to San Jose at a glance

148 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~13 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Manila (MNL) to San Jose (SJI) cover 148 miles (238 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Manila to San Jose covers 148 miles (238 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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MNL (0 mi)SJI (148 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 148 miles. Direct carriers include 5J.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Manila → San Jose. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
5JDirect
Baggage on Manila → San Jose: on this route, 5J typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Manila to San Jose — quick answers

How far is Manila from San Jose by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Manila (MNL) to San Jose (SJI) is 148 miles (238 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Manila to San Jose?

The average nonstop flight time from MNL to SJI is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Manila to San Jose?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: 5J. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Manila → San Jose

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~13 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in San Jose — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 76 of 78 routes from Manila
Airline network
5J: 51 destinations from MNL
Alternative origin airports
CRK (Angeles, 56 mi); CBO (Naga, 164 mi); CYZ (Cauayan, 174 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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