Statistics on Manchester-Costa Rica (San José) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Costa Rica (San José) (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Costa Rica (San José) from Manchester airport is $ 939 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 812 (in may) and $ 1222 (in august), which is a saving of $ 128 or a surplus of $ 284 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $768 to $822 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Costa Rica (San José) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Costa Rica (San José) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Costa Rica (San José) from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 812, saving $ 128 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 939). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1222).
Flight Manchester-Costa Rica (San José): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 807 | $ 929 | fair price |
| February | $ 797 | $ 897 | good price |
| March | $ 792 | $ 873 | good price |
| April | $ 840 | $ 939 | fair price |
| May | $ 739 | $ 812 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 775 | $ 822 | good price |
| July | $ 954 | $ 1112 | fair price |
| August | $ 1091 | $ 1222 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 736 | $ 816 | good price |
| October | $ 752 | $ 861 | good price |
| November | $ 786 | $ 878 | good price |
| December | $ 943 | $ 1101 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Costa Rica (San José)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Costa Rica (San José) range from $603 to $1425. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $603 to $658), 1% at the maximum price (from $1370 to $1425). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $822 to $877 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Costa Rica flight
There are 14 companies that serve Manchester from Costa Rica (San José) airport: Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, EasyJet, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Ryanair, Air Canada, United, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico (aerm), Iberia and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Air France was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Manchester->Costa Rica route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Costa Rica (San José) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $39. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $28.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Costa Rica (San José) to Manchester departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $27. Conversely, departing from Costa Rica (San José) on a friday may cost you an additional $31.
Top prices Manchester-Costa Rica (San José)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → San José | 02-06 to 09-06-2025 | $ 735 | layover flight with KLM |
| Manchester → San José | 15-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 744 | layover flight with Air France |
| Manchester → San José | 02-07 to 17-07-2025 | $ 735 | layover flight with KLM |
| Manchester → San José | 03-07 to 13-07-2025 | $ 738 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Manchester → San José | 17-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 745 | layover flight with KLM |
| Manchester → San José | 12-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 734 | layover flight with KLM |
| Manchester → San José | 19-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 731 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Manchester → San José | 14-12 to 23-12-2025 | $ 733 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Manchester → San José | 14-01 to 28-01-2026 | $ 735 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Manchester → San José | 17-01 to 31-01-2026 | $ 745 | layover flight with KLM |
When to book your flight Manchester - Costa Rica (San José) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Costa Rica flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Costa Rica (San José), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 904 $, which is a saving of 35 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (205 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Costa Rica (San José) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 825 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 908), 1 to 2 months ($ 888), 2 to 3 months ($ 925), 7 to 8 months ($ 873), 9 to 10 months ($ 827), 10 to 11 months ($ 916) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 874 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 878), 3 to 4 months ($ 879), 4 to 5 months ($ 897), 5 to 6 months ($ 890), 7 to 8 months ($ 894), 8 to 9 months ($ 879) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 835 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 853), 4 to 5 months ($ 864), 5 to 6 months ($ 866) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 831 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 930), 1 to 2 months ($ 925), 6 to 7 months ($ 938), 8 to 9 months ($ 845), 9 to 10 months ($ 838) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 716 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 784), 5 to 6 months ($ 799), 6 to 7 months ($ 799), 7 to 8 months ($ 787), 8 to 9 months ($ 773), 10 to 11 months ($ 757) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 756 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 821), 3 to 4 months ($ 806), 4 to 5 months ($ 813), 5 to 6 months ($ 809), 8 to 9 months ($ 802), 10 to 11 months ($ 781) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 943 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1004), 1 to 2 months ($ 1053), 3 to 4 months ($ 1107), 7 to 8 months ($ 1087), 9 to 10 months ($ 1088) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1151 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1212), 1 to 2 months ($ 1194), 2 to 3 months ($ 1183), 7 to 8 months ($ 1190), 9 to 10 months ($ 1178), 10 to 11 months ($ 1213) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 736 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 794), 4 to 5 months ($ 799), 7 to 8 months ($ 794), 8 to 9 months ($ 739) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 722 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 802), 3 to 4 months ($ 779), 4 to 5 months ($ 765), 5 to 6 months ($ 812), 7 to 8 months ($ 844), 8 to 9 months ($ 757), 10 to 11 months ($ 775) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 804 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 843), 4 to 5 months ($ 851), 5 to 6 months ($ 852), 7 to 8 months ($ 867), 8 to 9 months ($ 850), 9 to 10 months ($ 819), 10 to 11 months ($ 805) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1003 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1082), 4 to 5 months ($ 1046), 5 to 6 months ($ 1022), 7 to 8 months ($ 1100), 8 to 9 months ($ 1021), 9 to 10 months ($ 1083) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Costa Rica are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Manchester to Costa Rica (San José): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 890 $742 to $984 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 898 $750 to $1858 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 809 $717 to $1797 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 924 $729 to $1352 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1169 $924 to $1501 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 843 $706 to $993 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 990 $744 to $2371 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 873 $731 to $1189 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1008 $731 to $1515 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 947 $735 to $2268 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1027 $757 to $2401 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 5863 $835 to $12971 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, june, july, august and december are cheaper to travel to Costa Rica (San José). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!