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$139+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Philadelphia (PHL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — PHL
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia are usually found in November or May, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Philadelphia

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$232
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$139
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$431
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/56:00 amSJO - PHL
1 stop10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/165:00 amPHL - SJO
1 stop14h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$226
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1312:19 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/159:55 pmPHL - SJO
1 stop15h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/161:47 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/235:05 amPHL - SJO
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$303

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San José

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Philadelphia

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/13

12:19 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/15

9:55 pm-11:14 am

1 stop15h 19m

$232

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop14h 33m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/14

5:00 am-5:52 pm

1 stop14h 52m

$236

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/16

1:47 pm-11:04 am

1 stop19h 17m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/23

5:05 am-11:12 am

1 stop8h 07m

$303

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/7

7:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$139

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

7:27 am-1:32 am

1 stop16h 05m

$140

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

12:19 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$155

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

1:30 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$454

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

12:50 am-5:25 am

2 stops26h 35m

$919

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/13

1:55 am-6:57 pm

2 stops15h 02m

$2,067

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia is 61 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 July 29, 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San José to Philadelphia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

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 $232, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Philadelphia. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. These flights start at 49% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $140. Spirit Airlines flights start at $155 while deals on United Airlines start at $454 one-way.

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  • 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 4 airlines flying from San José to Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$272Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$354Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$362Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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