Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Jose: what you need to know
Manchester Airport is located in Manchester. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, San Jose is 7 hours behind Manchester.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from MAN to San Jose.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from MAN to San Jose, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Manchester Airport to San Jose for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
The journey from central Manchester to MAN takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MAN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Jose
C$722 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to San Jose. A return flight starts at C$936. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAN to San Jose if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Manchester Airport to San Jose across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Manchester Airport to San Jose. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 12 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 44 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SJC:
Best time to go to San Jose
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to San Jose, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before you book a flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap flights from MAN to San Jose sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
After locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are essential stops on your San Jose itinerary.
Complete your San Jose trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info on car rentals in San Jose, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.