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$154+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Philadelphia (PHL)

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SJO — PHL
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia are usually found in May or February, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$154
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

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May

Average price

$426
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San José to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/114:09 amSJO - PHL
2 stops17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/265:15 amPHL - SJO
1 stop7h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$350
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/301:04 amSJO - PHL
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/88:01 pmPHL - SJO
1 stop17h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/76:30 amSJO - PHL
1 stop28h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/206:00 amPHL - SJO
3 stops39h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$359
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/218:55 amSJO - PHL
1 stop29h 50mAir Canada
Tue 2/189:00 amPHL - SJO
1 stop13h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3012:26 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop19h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/105:47 amPHL - SJO
2 stops9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$472
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/221:10 pmSJO - PHL
2 stops17h 35mSouthwest
Sun 6/16:45 amPHL - SJO
2 stops14h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$591
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/297:45 pmSJO - PHL
2 stops16h 06mAvianca
Wed 9/36:10 amPHL - SJO
2 stops19h 25mAvianca
Deal found 1/16$621
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/285:23 pmSJO - PHL
2 stops15h 18mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/46:15 amPHL - SJO
2 stops26h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/16$623

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San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

12:25 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-11:18 am

2 stops28h 18m

$344

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/8

12:25 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/17

8:59 pm-11:24 am

2 stops15h 25m

$348

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/7

6:30 am-11:41 am

1 stop28h 11m

Philadelphia

Thu 2/20

6:00 am-8:39 pm

3 stops39h 39m

$359

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

12:26 pm-9:50 am

1 stop19h 24m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/10

5:47 am-1:00 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$472

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/28

10:56 am-9:41 am

2 stops21h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/3

10:35 am-8:08 am

2 stops22h 33m

$523

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/27

8:55 am-10:36 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/2

9:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$532

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

1:10 pm-8:45 am

2 stops17h 35m

Philadelphia

Sun 6/1

6:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$591

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/5

1:31 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop24h 17m

$154

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/5

1:57 am-9:57 am

1 stop7h 00m

$156

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

12:55 pm-12:01 am

1 stop10h 06m

$173

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Philadelphia in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Philadelphia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Philadelphia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Spirit Airlines from San José to Philadelphia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.7
Good
1,658 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $348, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Air Canada. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $156. Frontier flights start at $173 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $288 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San José to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$230Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$389Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$425Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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