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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San José from $79

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6:48 am - 11:14 am
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SJO
6h 26m
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12:38 pm - 11:37 pm
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PHL
8h 59m
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$291Spirit Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 16
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12:38 pm - 9:49 am
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Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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12:38 pm - 11:37 pm
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Sat, Apr 11 - Mon, May 4
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8h 59m
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$302Spirit Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
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Spirit Airlines flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Apr 12
PHL6:48 amPhiladelphia
6h 26m
1 stop
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 16
SJO12:38 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 59m
1 stop
PHL11:37 pmPhiladelphia
$291
Spirit Airlines
Apr 20
PHL5:45 amPhiladelphia
7h 48m
1 stop
SJO11:33 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 27
SJO12:38 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 11m
1 stop
PHL9:49 amPhiladelphia
$296
Spirit Airlines
Apr 11
PHL6:48 amPhiladelphia
6h 26m
1 stop
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 4
SJO12:38 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 59m
1 stop
PHL11:37 pmPhiladelphia
$301

American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
May 13
PHL10:00 pmPhiladelphia
15h 07m
1 stop
SJO11:07 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 19
SJO2:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 30m
1 stop
PHL10:01 amPhiladelphia
$320
American Airlines
Apr 21
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
10h 37m
2 stops
SJO7:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 5
SJO2:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 04m
1 stop
PHL9:12 amPhiladelphia
$325
American Airlines
May 8
PHL10:55 amPhiladelphia
12h 41m
1 stop
SJO9:36 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 11
SJO2:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 58m
1 stop
PHL11:29 amPhiladelphia
$328

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PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 4/12

6:48 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

12:38 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$291

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 4/20

5:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

12:38 pm-9:49 am

1 stop19h 11m

$296

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 4/11

6:48 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

12:38 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$301

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 4/18

6:12 pm-11:33 am

1 stop19h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

12:38 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$302

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 4/12

6:48 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

12:38 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$303

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 4/10

6:08 pm-11:14 am

1 stop19h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

12:19 pm-11:10 am

1 stop20h 51m

$306

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 4/19

5:32 pm-11:33 am

1 stop20h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

12:38 pm-9:49 am

1 stop19h 11m

$307

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 4/15

6:12 pm-11:33 am

1 stop19h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

12:38 pm-9:49 am

1 stop19h 11m

$310

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 4/10

6:48 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

12:19 pm-11:10 am

1 stop20h 51m

$311

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 4/12

8:53 pm-11:14 am

2 stops16h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

12:38 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$315

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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 $329. If you don’t want to visit San José in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Philadelphia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $339.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $474 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 $354 on momondo.

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

As of March 2026, prices for Philadelphia to San José flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Philadelphia to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Philadelphia to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

6h 26m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to San José takes 6h 26m
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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  • 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 26m.

  • 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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FrontierPriceFrom $141Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,017 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $160Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,469 reviews
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6.3
8,534 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,904 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $290Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,492 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $309Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,322 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $437Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,331 reviews
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