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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San José from $171

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to San José departing on 8/23. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Delta Logo
6:35 am - 11:58 am
PHL
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SJO
7h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 10:56 pm
SJO
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PHL
7h 33m
1 stop
$377Delta
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:09 pm
PHL
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SJO
8h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 9:25 am
SJO
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PHL
17h 14m
1 stop
$384American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:09 pm
PHL
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SJO
8h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 9:25 am
SJO
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PHL
17h 14m
1 stop
$394American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 12:03 pm
PHL
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SJO
15h 53m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:51 pm
SJO
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PHL
11h 51m
1 stop
$399American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
10:36 am - 8:07 pm
PHL
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SJO
11h 31m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 9:36 am
SJO
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PHL
16h 39m
1 stop
$404American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
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 - 10:11 am
SJO
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PHL
18h 46m
2 stops
$410United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
United Airlines Logo
9:34 am - 7:37 pm
PHL
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SJO
12h 03m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:30 pm
SJO
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PHL
13h 35m
2 stops
$415United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:57 pm - 3:11 pm
PHL
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SJO
23h 14m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 am - 12:20 am
SJO
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PHL
15h 13m
1 stop
$416Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 12
GOL Logo
2:32 pm - 7:53 pm
PHL
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SJO
7h 21m
1 stop
GOL Logo
2:56 pm - 9:56 am
SJO
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PHL
17h 00m
2 stops
$421GOL
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
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 - 10:11 am
SJO
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PHL
18h 46m
2 stops
$426United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

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Air Canada flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best Air Canada deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
Air Canada
Aug 18
PHL3:25 pmPhiladelphia
30h 55m
1 stop
SJO8:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 26
SJO7:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 36m
1 stop
PHL10:46 pmPhiladelphia
$433
Air Canada
Aug 18
PHL3:25 pmPhiladelphia
30h 55m
1 stop
SJO8:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 26
SJO7:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 39m
2 stops
PHL2:49 pmPhiladelphia
$436
Air Canada
Aug 18
PHL3:25 pmPhiladelphia
30h 55m
1 stop
SJO8:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 26
SJO7:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 24m
2 stops
PHL9:34 pmPhiladelphia
$437

American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 3
PHL5:00 amPhiladelphia
8h 09m
1 stop
SJO12:09 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 11
SJO3:11 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 14m
1 stop
PHL9:25 amPhiladelphia
$394
American Airlines
Aug 25
PHL10:10 pmPhiladelphia
15h 53m
2 stops
SJO12:03 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 2
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 51m
1 stop
PHL7:51 pmPhiladelphia
$399
American Airlines
Sep 9
PHL10:36 amPhiladelphia
11h 31m
2 stops
SJO8:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 13
SJO2:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 39m
1 stop
PHL9:36 amPhiladelphia
$404

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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 June 20, 2026.
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PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 10/12

6:35 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/21

1:23 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$377

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 11/3

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

3:11 pm-9:25 am

1 stop17h 14m

$384

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 11/3

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

3:11 pm-9:25 am

1 stop17h 14m

$394

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 8/25

10:10 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops15h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-7:51 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$399

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 9/9

10:36 am-8:07 pm

2 stops11h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

2:57 pm-9:36 am

1 stop16h 39m

$404

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 10/3

6:16 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

1:25 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 46m

$410

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/20

9:34 am-7:37 pm

2 stops12h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/23

7:55 am-11:30 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$415

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 10/1

5:57 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop23h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/12

7:07 am-12:20 am

1 stop15h 13m

$416

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 8/20

2:32 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/26

2:56 pm-9:56 am

2 stops17h 00m

$421

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 9/19

6:16 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/26

1:25 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 46m

$426

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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 $326. If you don’t want to visit San José in February, then you should wait until September to fly from Philadelphia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $390.

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 $495 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 $355 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 25% 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 June 2026, prices for Philadelphia to San José flights are approximately 11% 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

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Fastest flight time

7h 21m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to San José takes 7h 21m
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 21m.

  • 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
2,877 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $170Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,422 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,864 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $270Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,990 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,721 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $437Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,242 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $480Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,235 reviews
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