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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San José from $182

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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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2:07 pm - 11:36 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
8h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$406American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17
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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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3:54 pm - 12:38 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
7h 44m1 stop Miami
$406American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17
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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
$406Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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9:57 pm - 1:07 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
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3:54 pm - 7:41 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
14h 47m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas
$438GOL
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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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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2:10 pm - 11:05 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
19h 55m2 stops Houston Hobby Chicago Midway
$447Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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6:00 am - 11:40 amPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 40m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:40 pm - 9:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
7h 50m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$453JetBlue
Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 3
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6:00 am - 11:40 amPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 40m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:40 pm - 11:43 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
10h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$453JetBlue
Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Feb 2
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6:00 am - 11:40 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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9:45 am - 11:43 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
11h 58m1 stop Orlando
$469Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10
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9:30 am - 11:40 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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5:10 am - 8:09 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
13h 59m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Boston Logan Intl
$537Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 29
GOL Logo
10:13 pm - 7:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:44 pm - 9:42 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia
16h 58m1 stop Miami
$786GOL
Tue, Jan 5 - Sun, Jan 10

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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
PHL7:06 amPhiladelphia
8h 54m
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
$406
American Airlines
Oct 27
PHL7:06 amPhiladelphia
8h 54m
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
$411
American Airlines
Nov 3
PHL7:40 pmPhiladelphia
18h 27m
1 stop
SJO1:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 11
SJO3:54 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 51m
1 stop
PHL9:45 amPhiladelphia
$414

Southwest flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 29
PHL6:25 amPhiladelphia
15h 15m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 2
SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 55m
2 stops
PHL11:05 amPhiladelphia
$447
Southwest
Oct 30
PHL6:25 amPhiladelphia
15h 15m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 2
SJO1:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 45m
1 stop
PHL11:05 pmPhiladelphia
$460
Southwest
Oct 30
PHL6:25 amPhiladelphia
15h 15m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 2
SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 55m
2 stops
PHL11:05 amPhiladelphia
$468

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PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

7:06 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/17

2:07 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$406

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

8:32 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/17

3:54 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 44m

$406

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 10/29

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

$406

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 11/3

9:57 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops16h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/10

3:54 pm-7:41 am

2 stops14h 47m

$438

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 10/29

6:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/2

2:10 pm-11:05 am

2 stops19h 55m

$447
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PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 1/18

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/3

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$453

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 1/18

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/2

12:40 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$453

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-11:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

9:45 am-11:43 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$469

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 1/24

9:30 am-11:40 pm

2 stops15h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/29

5:10 am-8:09 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$537

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL Philadelphia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 1/5

10:13 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/10

3:44 pm-9:42 am

1 stop16h 58m

$786

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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 $370 to $768.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $406.

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 $334. 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 $427.

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 $524 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% 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 September 2026, prices for Philadelphia to San José flights are approximately 25% 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

$182

Fastest flight time

6h 40m

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 6h 40m
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 40m.

  • 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
8,587 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $194Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,599 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $235Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,224 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $270Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,034 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $294Free CancellationRating
7.1
12,077 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $399Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,189 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $406Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,304 reviews
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