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$78+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SJO
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$540
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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 January 14, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 2/35:30 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 07m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/1012:33 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop8h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$247
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/281:40 pm
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops22h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/312:33 pm
SJO
-
PHL
2 stops10h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:26 pm
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops19h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/2412:35 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$249
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 2/235:26 pm
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops19h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12$250
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:46 pm
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop16h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$251
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Wed 1/281:40 pm
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops22h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/412:33 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop8h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$254
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:30 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12$256
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 1/218:43 pm
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop15h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/412:33 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop8h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1112:40 pm
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops24h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/1812:35 pm
SJO
-
PHL
2 stops10h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$259
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 2/195:26 pm
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops19h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12$263

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 14, 2026.
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

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

12:35 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$249

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 2/17

5:26 pm-11:40 am

2 stops19h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

12:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$270

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 3/4

5:26 pm-11:40 am

2 stops19h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/24

12:24 pm-12:16 am

1 stop9h 52m

$286

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

6:18 pm-11:37 am

2 stops18h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

12:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$310

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

5:26 pm-11:40 am

2 stops19h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

12:35 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$327

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

2:25 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop22h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

1:31 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$346

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

1:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$347

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

2:05 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$349

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 2/21

9:39 am-11:40 pm

3 stops15h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

1:31 pm-8:44 am

1 stop18h 13m

$358

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/27

8:59 am-11:42 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$369

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 January 9, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to San José is 39 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 Philadelphia to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San José (average of $177). Flying from Philadelphia to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to San José?

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 January 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to San José, such as Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,884 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,309 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to San José?

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to San José can take about 7h 22m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. There are 2136 mi between Philadelphia and San José.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $141. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $216 and $251, respectively. These flights start at 71% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $104. JetBlue flights start at $108 while deals on American Airlines start at $109 one-way.

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

    Philadelphia to San José flights have a layover in Fort Lauderdale most often. Miami is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Philadelphia to San José.

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

    Most Fort Lauderdale visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. Those on a layover in Fort Lauderdale interested in visiting Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, or Fort Lauderdale Beach Park can do so by traveling 4.1 mi, 2.1 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively from Fort Lauderdale. Those landing in Fort Lauderdale looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $34 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Miami and looking for things to do, consider visiting Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, or Bayside Marketplace. Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace are located about 6.2 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Miami. Those looking to explore during their layover in Miami can rent a car from Miami for about $33 per day.

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

    Flights departing from Philadelphia and landing in San José layover in Orlando 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San José (average of $177). Flying from Philadelphia to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 7 airlines flying from Philadelphia to San José

Discover the top 7 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 January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$234Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$353Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$437Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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