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12:40 pm - 8:39 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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1:15 am - 12:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
9h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$406United Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 25
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12:40 pm - 8:39 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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1:15 am - 12:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
9h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$406United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2
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11:30 am - 8:21 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 51m1 stop Miami
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2:46 pm - 11:34 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
19h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$424American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:00 am - 2:00 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:07 pm - 11:36 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
8h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$424American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 10:15 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:12 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
8h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$424Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:20 am - 1:12 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:28 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
13h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$459Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 8
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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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1:20 pm - 11:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
8h 45m1 stop Orlando
$480Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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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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1:20 pm - 11:10 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
8h 50m1 stop Orlando
$480Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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12:35 pm - 7:55 amPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa
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8:55 am - 9:54 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
22h 59m1 stop Tampa
$507Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28
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12:35 pm - 7:55 amPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa
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8:55 am - 9:54 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
22h 59m1 stop Tampa
$518Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28

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American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 27
PHL5:00 amPhiladelphia
11h 00m
1 stop
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 17
SJO2:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 29m
1 stop
PHL11:36 pmPhiladelphia
$424
American Airlines
Oct 27
PHL5:00 amPhiladelphia
11h 00m
1 stop
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 17
SJO3:54 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 47m
2 stops
PHL7:41 amPhiladelphia
$429
American Airlines
Oct 27
PHL11:30 amPhiladelphia
10h 51m
1 stop
SJO8:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 17
SJO2:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 48m
1 stop
PHL11:34 amPhiladelphia
$442

United Airlines flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 28
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
10h 23m
2 stops
SJO6:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 6
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 24m
2 stops
PHL11:09 pmPhiladelphia
$479
United Airlines
Nov 16
PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia
14h 53m
2 stops
SJO7:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 18
SJO1:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 22m
2 stops
PHL2:17 pmPhiladelphia
$541
United Airlines
Oct 27
PHL6:46 pmPhiladelphia
26h 07m
2 stops
SJO6:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 17
SJO11:28 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 10m
2 stops
PHL9:38 pmPhiladelphia
$559

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PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 1/19

12:40 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/25

1:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$406

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 1/27

12:40 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/2

1:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$406

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

11:30 am-8:21 pm

1 stop10h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/17

2:46 pm-11:34 am

1 stop19h 48m

$424

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

5:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/17

2:07 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$424

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 11/11

8:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/17

7:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$424

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 12/6

6:20 am-1:12 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/8

7:00 am-9:28 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$459

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 10/30

6:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/2

1:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$480

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 10/30

6:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

1:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$480

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/20

12:35 pm-7:55 am

2 stops21h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

8:55 am-9:54 am

1 stop22h 59m

$507

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/20

12:35 pm-7:55 am

2 stops21h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

8:55 am-9:54 am

1 stop22h 59m

$518

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $371 to $630.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $424.

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 $340. If you don’t want to visit San José in February, then you should wait until May to fly from Philadelphia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $423.

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 $534 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 $468 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Philadelphia to San José flights are approximately 48% 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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Best Price Found

$182

Fastest flight time

7h 01m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to San José from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $182. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $406.
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.
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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 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?

Best airlines flying from Philadelphia to San José

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DeltaPriceFrom $170Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,605 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $194Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,568 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $235Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,245 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $270Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,039 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $294Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,097 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $399Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,202 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $406Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,314 reviews
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