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$138+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San José (SJO)

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SJO
may. 28 — jun. 41
mié. 5/28
mié. 6/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to San José (SJO). 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 mayo 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$510
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
mié. 7/27:18 pmPHL - SJO
1 stop17h 18mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/811:31 amSJO - PHL
1 stop18h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/22$281
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
sáb. 6/145:30 amPHL - SJO
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/1912:28 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$348
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/812:06 pmPHL - SJO
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
sáb. 8/161:47 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop19h 17mFrontier
Deal found 5/22$364
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
lun. 6/236:15 amPHL - SJO
1 stop23h 20mAvianca
jue. 7/35:10 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop18h 58mAvianca
Deal found 5/22$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
dom. 9/211:03 pmPHL - SJO
2 stops25h 23mUnited Airlines
jue. 9/251:30 pmSJO - PHL
2 stops19h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/22$500

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to San José that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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San José

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Depart

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Price

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

mié. 7/2

7:18 pm-10:36 am

1 stop17h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 7/8

11:31 am-8:04 am

1 stop18h 33m

$281

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

sáb. 6/14

5:30 am-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 6/19

12:28 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$348

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

vie. 8/8

12:06 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 8/16

1:47 pm-11:04 am

1 stop19h 17m

$364

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

lun. 6/23

6:15 am-3:35 am

1 stop23h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 7/3

5:10 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$470

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

dom. 9/21

1:03 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops25h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/25

1:30 pm-10:39 am

2 stops19h 09m

$500

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

dom. 11/9

5:45 am-8:30 pm

2 stops15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/19

9:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$537

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

mar. 6/3

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

$138

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

sáb. 6/14

2:51 pm-11:19 am

2 stops22h 28m

$139

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

vie. 8/15

6:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$160

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

mar. 6/3

10:35 am-7:40 am

2 stops23h 05m

$213

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to San José in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Philadelphia-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Philadelphia-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to San José. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 PHL to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 23, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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

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

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

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated mayo 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to San José, such as Southwest, United Airlines and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,745 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,400 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,329 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,005 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province round-trip from $281. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $364, and Avianca, from $470. Spirit Airlines is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province are Spirit Airlines ($138), Frontier ($160), and Air Canada ($182).

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province?

    Philadelphia to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in Miami most often. Philadelphia to San José, San José Province flights stop in Fort Lauderdale the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Miami?

    Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace are currently the most popular points of interest in Miami at the moment. Those on a layover in Miami interested in visiting Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, or Bayside Marketplace can do so by traveling 5.5 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Miami. Those on a layover in Miami in need of a rental car can book one at Miami for about $23.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Fort Lauderdale?

    Most Fort Lauderdale visitors opt to spend their time at Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park can be visited by traveling about 4.1 mi, 2.1 mi, and 4.2 mi respectively from Fort Lauderdale. Those on a layover in Fort Lauderdale in need of a rental car can book one at Fort Lauderdale for about $26.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Philadelphia to San José, San José Province flights?

    Philadelphia to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in Orlando the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to San José 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 Philadelphia to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to San José. 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 mayo 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$217Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$270Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$348Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$352Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$384Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$512Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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