Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Jose: what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-7. The city is seven hours behind Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAN to San Jose flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from MAN to San Jose with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
MAN is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MAN:
Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to San Jose
$981 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to San Jose flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,220. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from MAN to San Jose. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Manchester Airport to San Jose throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:
Explore without limits with a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and venture far and wide through San Jose and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from MAN to San Jose.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
Travel to San Jose during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Manchester Airport to San Jose during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Manchester Airport to San Jose flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MAN to San Jose around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Manchester Airport to San Jose, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Winchester Mystery House are just two of the popular attractions to add to your San Jose travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out San Jose Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Fresno is another standout destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres east of San Jose. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.