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8:43 pm - 11:37 am
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SJO
15h 54m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:50 pm
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PHL
9h 20m1 stop
$246Spirit Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 7
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6:16 pm - 12:22 pm
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1:31 pm - 8:44 am
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18h 13m1 stop
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7h 22m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 11:50 pm
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10h 15m2 stops
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Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26
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Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
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6:00 am - 12:22 pm
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7h 22m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 8:44 am
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Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 24
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7h 22m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 11:50 pm
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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
Feb 1
PHL8:43 pmPhiladelphia
15h 54m
1 stop
SJO11:37 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 7
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 20m
1 stop
PHL11:50 pmPhiladelphia
Spirit Airlines
Feb 21
PHL6:16 pmPhiladelphia
19h 06m
1 stop
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 27
SJO1:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 13m
1 stop
PHL8:44 amPhiladelphia
Spirit Airlines
Feb 22
PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia
7h 22m
1 stop
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 26
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 15m
2 stops
PHL11:50 pmPhiladelphia

JetBlue flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best JetBlue deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
JetBlue
Jan 17
PHL7:00 amPhiladelphia
7h 00m
1 stop
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 24
SJO2:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 04m
1 stop
PHL11:09 pmPhiladelphia
JetBlue
Jan 5
PHL7:00 amPhiladelphia
10h 26m
1 stop
SJO4:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 12
SJO2:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 24m
1 stop
PHL11:29 pmPhiladelphia

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 30, 2025.
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PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 2/1

8:43 pm-11:37 am

1 stop15h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

1:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$246

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 2/21

6:16 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop19h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

1:31 pm-8:44 am

1 stop18h 13m

$247

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

12:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$248

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 2/20

10:59 pm-11:40 am

1 stop13h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

1:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$249

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

1:31 pm-8:44 am

1 stop18h 13m

$250

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

1:31 pm-8:44 am

1 stop18h 13m

$251

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 2/22

5:51 pm-11:40 am

2 stops18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

1:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$252

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

1:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$254

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

1:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$255

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 2/21

6:16 pm-11:40 am

2 stops18h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

12:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$256

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October 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 $356. If you don’t want to visit San José in October, then you should wait until September to fly from Philadelphia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $438.

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 $517 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 $379 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Philadelphia to San José flights are approximately 24% 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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Cheap Philadelphia to San José (PHL to SJO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Philadelphia to San José

Fastest flight time

7h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to San José takes 7h 01m
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to San José. There are no popular flight routes 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 7h 01m.

  • 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?

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FrontierPriceFrom $146Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,066 reviews
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6.3
8,239 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,903 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $270Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,126 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $300Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,074 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $355Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,016 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $437Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,251 reviews
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