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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San José from $166

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Delta Logo
5:15 am - 11:49 am
PHL
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SJO
8h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 1:19 am
SJO
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PHL
10h 05m
1 stop
$374Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 7:53 pm
PHL
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SJO
13h 18m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:23 pm
SJO
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PHL
14h 23m
2 stops
$379American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 7:53 pm
PHL
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SJO
11h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:01 pm
SJO
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PHL
10h 01m
1 stop
$394American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 7:53 pm
PHL
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SJO
13h 18m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:01 pm
SJO
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PHL
10h 01m
1 stop
$399American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 7:37 pm
PHL
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SJO
13h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:58 am
SJO
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PHL
9h 28m
1 stop
$419United Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:21 pm
PHL
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SJO
8h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:29 pm
SJO
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PHL
12h 34m
1 stop
$424United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 7
GOL Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pm
PHL
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SJO
8h 03m
1 stop
GOL Logo
2:56 pm - 10:06 am
SJO
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PHL
17h 10m
2 stops
$431GOL
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 3
JetBlue Logo
6:25 am - 11:54 am
PHL
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SJO
7h 29m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
7:55 am - 6:57 pm
SJO
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PHL
9h 02m
1 stop
$454JetBlue
Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 29
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 11:49 am
PHL
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SJO
8h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 1:19 am
SJO
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PHL
10h 05m
1 stop
$463Delta
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 7:52 pm
PHL
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SJO
13h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:59 am
SJO
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PHL
16h 59m
1 stop
$471American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

Air Canada flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best Air Canada deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
Air Canada
Sep 12
PHL10:05 amPhiladelphia
13h 55m
2 stops
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 19
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 17m
1 stop
PHL9:32 pmPhiladelphia
$513
Air Canada
Sep 21
PHL10:05 amPhiladelphia
13h 55m
2 stops
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 27
SJO7:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 36m
1 stop
PHL10:46 pmPhiladelphia
$518
Air Canada
Jun 3
PHL3:25 pmPhiladelphia
32h 35m
2 stops
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 6
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 28m
2 stops
PHL10:43 pmPhiladelphia
$521

Avianca flights from Philadelphia to San José

Our best Avianca deals on Philadelphia to San José flight tickets
Avianca
Nov 3
PHL8:00 pmPhiladelphia
12h 45m
2 stops
SJO7:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 18
SJO4:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 54m
2 stops
PHL9:24 amPhiladelphia
$457
Avianca
Oct 26
PHL8:00 pmPhiladelphia
14h 35m
1 stop
SJO8:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 31
SJO4:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 09m
2 stops
PHL10:24 amPhiladelphia
$466
Avianca
Oct 26
PHL8:00 pmPhiladelphia
14h 35m
1 stop
SJO8:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 31
SJO12:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 44m
3 stops
PHL10:24 amPhiladelphia
$467

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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 May 28, 2026.
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PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 8/24

5:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

1:14 pm-1:19 am

1 stop10h 05m

$374

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 8/26

8:35 am-7:53 pm

2 stops13h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-10:23 pm

2 stops14h 23m

$379

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 8/26

10:00 am-7:53 pm

1 stop11h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-6:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$394

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 8/26

8:35 am-7:53 pm

2 stops13h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-6:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$399

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 6/4

8:05 am-7:37 pm

2 stops13h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

12:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop9h 28m

$419

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 6/5

6:15 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

7:55 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$424

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

2:56 pm-10:06 am

2 stops17h 10m

$431
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 6/15

6:25 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/29

7:55 am-6:57 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$454

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 8/21

5:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

1:14 pm-1:19 am

1 stop10h 05m

$463

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

8:20 am-7:52 pm

1 stop13h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-12:59 am

1 stop16h 59m

$471

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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 $477 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 $354 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

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Cheap Philadelphia to San José (PHL to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

8h 21m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to San José takes 8h 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 8h 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
2,929 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $215Free CancellationRating
6.2
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $251Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,763 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $270Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,983 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $285Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,264 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,643 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $325Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,420 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $482Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,225 reviews
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