There are 2 ways to get from Costa Rica to Manta by plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport
best- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane SJO - MEC
7h 38m$90–444Fly from Limón International Airport
- Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane LIO - MEC
9h 22m$105–455
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Manta is to fly which costs $90 - $450 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Manta is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $90 - $450.
The distance between Costa Rica and Manta is 1288 km.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Costa Rica to Manta, including transfers.
Manta is 1h ahead of Costa Rica. It is currently 1:15 AM in Costa Rica and 2:15 AM in Manta.
There are 208+ hotels available in Manta.
What companies run services between Costa Rica and Manta, Ecuador?
Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) twice daily.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport via Bogota, Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Limón International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, Quito
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport via Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Limón International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.