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6:15 am - 7:39 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:45 am - 6:41 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
8h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$346United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:15 am - 7:39 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:45 am - 6:41 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
8h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$346United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4
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7:50 pm - 12:00 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 10m1 stop Miami
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6:00 am - 5:08 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
9h 08m1 stop Miami
$346American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
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7:06 am - 2:00 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:01 pm - 9:45 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
16h 44m1 stop Miami
$346American Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 10:15 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
2:30 pm - 12:55 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
9h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$346Delta
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:40 am - 10:15 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 10:24 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
14h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$346Delta
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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7:55 am - 7:40 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby
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9:00 am - 10:10 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
11h 10m1 stop Orlando
$383Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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8:32 pm - 2:00 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 9:07 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
13h 07m1 stop Miami
$408British Airways
Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 16
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 7:40 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 15m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
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1:30 pm - 11:40 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
20h 10m2 stops Houston Hobby Orlando
$434Southwest
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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12:58 pm - 7:55 amPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 57m1 stop Tampa
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8:55 am - 11:11 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
12h 16m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$467Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 14

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United Airlines flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 27
PHL6:15 amPhiladelphia
14h 38m
2 stops
SJO6:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 30
SJO11:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 22m
1 stop
PHL10:57 pmPhiladelphia
$346
United Airlines
Oct 27
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
10h 23m
2 stops
SJO6:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 30
SJO7:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 45m
2 stops
PHL11:30 pmPhiladelphia
$392
United Airlines
Nov 4
PHL6:46 pmPhiladelphia
19h 36m
2 stops
SJO1:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 11
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 12m
1 stop
PHL10:57 pmPhiladelphia
$466

Copa Airlines flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Aug 25
PHL7:40 pmPhiladelphia
23h 09m
2 stops
SJO4:49 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 2
SJO2:48 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 50m
2 stops
PHL9:38 amPhiladelphia
$751
Copa Airlines
Sep 4
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
23h 49m
2 stops
SJO8:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 7
SJO6:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 26m
2 stops
PHL9:43 amPhiladelphia
$755
Copa Airlines
Aug 26
PHL10:34 amPhiladelphia
23h 45m
2 stops
SJO8:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 2
SJO5:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 53m
2 stops
PHL9:38 amPhiladelphia
$757

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PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 10/28

6:15 am-7:39 pm

2 stops15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

8:45 am-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$346

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

6:15 am-7:39 pm

2 stops15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

8:45 am-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$346

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 10/10

7:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/13

6:00 am-5:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$346

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/13

7:06 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/20

3:01 pm-9:45 am

1 stop16h 44m

$346

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 11/16

6:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/18

2:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop9h 25m

$346

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 11/16

6:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/19

7:00 am-10:24 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$346

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 10/24

7:55 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

9:00 am-10:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$383

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 10/10

8:32 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/16

6:00 am-9:07 pm

1 stop13h 07m

$408

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 10/26

6:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

1:30 pm-11:40 am

2 stops20h 10m

$434

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 10/9

12:58 pm-7:55 am

1 stop20h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

8:55 am-11:11 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$467

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and San José?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $402 to $645.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $346.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $328. If you don’t want to visit San José in February, then you should wait until September to fly from Philadelphia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $394.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Philadelphia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $498 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Philadelphia for as low as $448 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Philadelphia to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to San José flight.

How have Philadelphia to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Philadelphia to San José flights are approximately 29% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Philadelphia to San José

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Best Price Found

$148

Fastest flight time

6h 46m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to San José from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $148. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $346.
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to San José takes 6h 46m
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to San José.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to San José

  • How far is Philadelphia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Philadelphia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 2144.3 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 46m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Philadelphia Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Philadelphia to San José?

Best airlines flying from Philadelphia to San José

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DeltaPriceFrom $170Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,518 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $235Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,109 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $270Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,039 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $275Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,658 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $294Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,989 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $395Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,214 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $472Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,281 reviews
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