What airlines fly to Philadelphia?

United Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia from San José according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Philadelphia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Philadelphia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia?

JetBlue, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Philadelphia Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:00 am - 10:10 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

11h 10m1 stop Orlando

7:20 am - 7:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Houston Hobby

$379Southwest

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 31

7:55 am - 9:29 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

35h 34m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:30 pm - 12:21 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 51m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$390United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

1:20 pm - 11:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 45m1 stop Orlando

6:25 am - 1:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 50m1 stop Orlando

$390Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

7:55 am - 4:49 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

30h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:16 am - 12:21 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$390United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

2:30 pm - 12:47 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 10:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$400Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

2:30 pm - 12:55 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 10:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$400Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

3:01 pm - 9:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

16h 44m1 stop Miami

1:10 pm - 8:21 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 11m1 stop Miami

$409American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14

2:01 pm - 12:39 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 38m1 stop Miami

7:37 pm - 2:51 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 14m1 stop Miami

$411American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24

2:05 pm - 11:44 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 39m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

8:15 am - 12:59 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 44m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$454JetBlue

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

12:50 pm - 9:42 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 52m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

6:00 am - 2:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$457JetBlue

Fri, Dec 25 - Sun, Jan 3

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9:45 am - 12:37 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 52m1 stop Orlando

7:00 am - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$546Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 17

9:45 am - 12:37 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 52m1 stop Orlando

3:25 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 35m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$549Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 17

9:45 am - 12:37 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 52m1 stop Orlando

3:25 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 35m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$554Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 17

9:45 am - 12:37 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 52m1 stop Orlando

7:00 am - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$575Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 17

9:45 am - 12:37 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 52m1 stop Orlando

7:00 am - 11:45 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 45m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$655Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 17

6:00 am - 7:51 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

11h 51m1 stop Miami

6:00 am - 12:26 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$775American Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 16

7:15 am - 9:38 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 23m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:06 pm - 12:21 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$881United Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 16

12:30 am - 11:58 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:16 am - 12:21 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,002United Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 23

7:55 am - 10:29 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 34m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:16 am - 12:21 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,007United Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

12:30 am - 11:58 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:16 am - 12:21 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,028United Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 23

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Southwest

Oct 20

SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 10m

1 stop

PHL10:10 pmPhiladelphia

Oct 31

PHL7:20 amPhiladelphia

14h 20m

2 stops

SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$379

Southwest

Sep 29

SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 50m

2 stops

PHL9:50 pmPhiladelphia

Oct 4

PHL6:20 amPhiladelphia

15h 20m

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SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$435

Southwest

Oct 15

SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 25m

1 stop

PHL11:25 pmPhiladelphia

Oct 29

PHL6:25 amPhiladelphia

15h 15m

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SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$446

American Airlines flights from San José to Philadelphia

Our best American Airlines deals on San José to Philadelphia flight tickets

American Airlines

Oct 8

SJO3:01 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 44m

1 stop

PHL9:45 amPhiladelphia

Oct 14

PHL1:10 pmPhiladelphia

9h 11m

1 stop

SJO8:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$409

American Airlines

Sep 29

SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 48m

1 stop

PHL4:48 pmPhiladelphia

Oct 4

PHL7:46 pmPhiladelphia

18h 14m

1 stop

SJO12:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$416

American Airlines

Sep 29

SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 24m

2 stops

PHL11:24 pmPhiladelphia

Oct 4

PHL10:03 pmPhiladelphia

15h 57m

1 stop

SJO12:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$420

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Tue 10/20

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PHL Philadelphia

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1 stop15h 15m

$400

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PHL Philadelphia

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2:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop9h 25m

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8:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$400

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PHL Philadelphia

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Thu 10/8

3:01 pm-9:45 am

1 stop16h 44m

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Wed 10/14

1:10 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$409

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/19

2:01 pm-12:39 am

1 stop9h 38m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/24

7:37 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop20h 14m

$411

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PHL Philadelphia

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Sat 10/24

2:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

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Tue 10/27

8:15 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$454

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/25

12:50 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/3

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$457

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San José to Philadelphia

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $306 to $568.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $379.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia from San José is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $254, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Philadelphia, with average flight prices from San José averaging around $295.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Philadelphia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Philadelphia from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Philadelphia for around $404 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Philadelphia from San José for as low as $301 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Philadelphia flight.

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

As of August 2026, prices for San José to Philadelphia flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Philadelphia

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San José to Philadelphia according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	7h 50m
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The fastest flight from San José to Philadelphia takes 7h 50m

There are no direct flights from San José to Philadelphia. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Philadelphia.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Philadelphia

How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia by plane?
The straight-line distance from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia is 2144.3 mi. 7h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Philadelphia Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San José to Philadelphia?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San José to Philadelphia is American Airlines, representing 66% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 14%, JetBlue at 10%, and Delta at 10%.

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JetBlue	PriceFrom $165	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,030 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,085 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $280	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,502 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $287	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,881 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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