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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San José from $153

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Frontier Logo
9:16 pm - 8:20 am
PHL
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SJO
13h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 12:44 am
SJO
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PHL
13h 09m
1 stop
$352Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 7:52 pm
PHL
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SJO
11h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 7:40 am
SJO
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PHL
16h 11m
1 stop
$358American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
6:16 am - 12:21 pm
PHL
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SJO
8h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:43 am
SJO
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PHL
18h 18m
2 stops
$363United Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 3
GOL Logo
9:50 pm - 1:00 pm
PHL
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SJO
17h 10m
1 stop
GOL Logo
2:45 pm - 9:44 am
SJO
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PHL
16h 59m
2 stops
$365GOL
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:57 pm
PHL
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SJO
8h 57m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 8:51 am
SJO
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PHL
21h 16m
1 stop
$367Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
Frontier Logo
9:16 pm - 8:20 am
PHL
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SJO
13h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 12:44 am
SJO
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PHL
13h 09m
1 stop
$372Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 20
Frontier Logo
5:05 pm - 8:20 am
PHL
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SJO
17h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 8:51 am
SJO
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PHL
21h 16m
1 stop
$378Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:54 am
PHL
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SJO
8h 24m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 12:27 am
SJO
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PHL
9h 02m
1 stop
$391Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
6:16 am - 12:21 pm
PHL
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SJO
8h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:33 pm
SJO
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PHL
12h 38m
1 stop
$393United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:49 am
PHL
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SJO
7h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:21 pm - 8:36 am
SJO
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PHL
17h 15m
2 stops
$396Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 27
PHL2:32 pmPhiladelphia
7h 20m
1 stop
SJO7:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 31
SJO1:29 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 11m
1 stop
PHL7:40 amPhiladelphia
$358
American Airlines
May 29
PHL9:08 amPhiladelphia
15h 34m
1 stop
SJO10:42 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 10
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 57m
1 stop
PHL12:57 amPhiladelphia
$418
American Airlines
May 30
PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia
15h 24m
1 stop
SJO7:24 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 7
SJO3:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 33m
1 stop
PHL9:41 amPhiladelphia
$423

Delta flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best Delta deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
Delta
Sep 23
PHL5:30 amPhiladelphia
8h 24m
1 stop
SJO11:54 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 2
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 02m
1 stop
PHL12:27 amPhiladelphia
$391
Delta
Aug 26
PHL6:15 amPhiladelphia
7h 34m
1 stop
SJO11:49 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 2
SJO1:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 15m
2 stops
PHL8:36 amPhiladelphia
$396
Delta
Nov 3
PHL6:35 amPhiladelphia
7h 23m
1 stop
SJO12:58 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 11
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 37m
1 stop
PHL8:37 pmPhiladelphia
$455

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PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 8/1

9:16 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

9:35 am-12:44 am

1 stop13h 09m

$352

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 8/27

10:00 am-7:52 pm

1 stop11h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/31

1:29 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 11m

$358

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 8/31

6:16 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

1:25 pm-9:43 am

2 stops18h 18m

$363

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 10/19

9:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/26

2:45 pm-9:44 am

2 stops16h 59m

$365

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/7

9:35 am-8:51 am

1 stop21h 16m

$367

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 8/15

9:16 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/20

9:35 am-12:44 am

1 stop13h 09m

$372

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 7/22

5:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/26

9:35 am-8:51 am

1 stop21h 16m

$378
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 9/23

5:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/2

1:25 pm-12:27 am

1 stop9h 02m

$391

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 9/14

6:16 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/19

7:55 am-10:33 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$393

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 8/26

6:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

1:21 pm-8:36 am

2 stops17h 15m

$396

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

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 October to fly from Philadelphia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $372.

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 $476 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 $351 on momondo.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Philadelphia to San José flights are approximately 126% 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 56m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to San José takes 6h 56m
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 56m.

  • 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
5.6
2,958 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $195Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,457 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $209Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,636 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,695 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,977 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $285Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,305 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,668 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $480Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,215 reviews
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