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Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to San José from $77

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to San José departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to San José (PHL-SJO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:04 pm - 8:06 amPHL-SJO
16h 02m1 stop
9:36 am - 10:59 pmSJO-PHL
11h 23m1 stop
sáb., may. 11 - sáb., may. 18
7:37 pm - 8:36 amPHL-SJO
14h 59m1 stop
9:36 am - 3:29 pmSJO-PHL
27h 53m1 stop
$206Spirit Airlines
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dom., may. 5 - vie., may. 10
6:04 pm - 8:06 amPHL-SJO
16h 02m1 stop
12:32 pm - 12:42 amSJO-PHL
10h 10m1 stop
sáb., may. 11 - mar., may. 14
7:37 pm - 8:36 amPHL-SJO
14h 59m1 stop
12:32 pm - 11:10 pmSJO-PHL
8h 38m1 stop
$211Spirit Airlines
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dom., may. 5 - vie., may. 10
9:05 am - 12:04 amPHL-SJO
16h 59m1 stop
9:36 am - 10:59 pmSJO-PHL
11h 23m1 stop
$213Spirit Airlines
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lun., may. 13 - mié., may. 22
7:40 pm - 8:46 amPHL-SJO
15h 06m1 stop
12:59 am - 3:17 pmSJO-PHL
12h 18m1 stop
$219Spirit Airlines
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lun., may. 13 - mar., may. 21
9:05 am - 12:04 amPHL-SJO
16h 59m1 stop
9:36 am - 10:59 pmSJO-PHL
11h 23m1 stop
$220Spirit Airlines
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lun., may. 13 - sáb., may. 18
7:20 pm - 8:13 amPHL-SJO
14h 53m1 stop
9:40 am - 12:26 amSJO-PHL
12h 46m1 stop
$402Frontier
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sáb., jun. 29 - jue., jul. 4
6:15 am - 12:26 pmPHL-SJO
8h 11m1 stop
7:55 am - 10:30 pmSJO-PHL
12h 35m1 stop
$422United Airlines
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sáb., ago. 31 - mar., sep. 10
10:44 am - 6:31 pmPHL-SJO
9h 47m2 stops
7:05 am - 10:36 pmSJO-PHL
13h 31m1 stop
$435American Airlines
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mar., ago. 27 - mar., sep. 3

Flights from Philadelphia to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to San José?

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Philadelphia to San José, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Philadelphia, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province is October, where tickets cost $416 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $833 and $662 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Philadelphia to San José found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $77. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $206 and Frontier from $402.

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Low season

October

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to San José

When to book flights from Philadelphia to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to San José

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to San José, San José Province was $77 for a one-way ticket and $203 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Philadelphia and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to San José?

    Philadelphia and San José are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Philadelphia from Philadelphia and will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to San José?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and San José, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Philadelphia?

    Miami is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Philadelphia to San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to San José, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to San José are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $613 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $620 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.0entertainment
7.5food
8.6crew
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

2.0 MediocreMarisol, Apr 2024DFW - ATL
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

The crew, food, and entertainment were all good. But my screen had some sort of bug where if I turned it off, it would turn back on after 2-5 minutes. At full brightness. It made it very hard to get any shut-eye on the overnight flight. Also, the older Boeing plane, while nicely cared for (and no doors fell off 😅👏) doesn't have the nice air quality of newer planes. So I felt a bit greasy by the time we landed in Sweden.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

the flight from Tampa departed with a delay. The food on board was poor, usually on international airlines alcoholic beverages are offered free of charge , but here it was for a fee, the cutlery was wooden, there were no hot drinks (tea, coffee). Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of the portions of food, but it wouldn't have been enough for a child either.And in the future, I will try not to use the services of this airline

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

flight delayed so missed connection and this had to rebook for next day

Flight departed PHL one hour late due to late arrival of aircraft. On board services were okay. First class menu does not offer any new items; same desserts (cheese & crackers or Mango sorbet). At least there were no credit card promotions during the flight.

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

A much better flight than our previous. The flight attendant took care of us and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Brought us drinks prior to the departure and then a couple more times. Totally makes the difference in how you travel when the crew is checking on their passengers. Great job on this leg of our trip.

Some of the crew members were rude for no good reason

Terrible Ticketing and Check in process. I learned that AA unilaterally cancelled my premium seating from PHL to CLT and from CLT to JAN. They did, however, refund my money, but my seating was subsequently severely downgraded. They didn’t have a seat for my unless I paid for it! Not cool! Consequently, Check-in took 45 min. AA is usually great, but this was my worst experience with AA ever. Appalling they they arbitrarily cancel my seats threatening loss of flight if I didn’t pay for a seat!!!! -John

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Delayed..4 times...completely disorganized boarding. After 5 hours they scrambled to move ppl off plane bc they overbooked. Then they didn't have a cabin crew. WiFi on plane didn't work. Zero amenities. Once we boarded we sat on tarmac for an hour. Explore all alternate options including purchasing a pair of hiking boots and walking to your destination instead of flying spirit.

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

The crew was courteous and are very well prepared for the job.

I paid just under 200 for flight and luggage, then paid 200 to change the flight, then paid 100 for a carry on. Then the cancelled the flight. Of the 500 I spent they refunded 250. I bought a delta flight for 270 never flew with spirit, but spirit kept 250, not even refunding the 100 for the carry on though they cancelled the flight (for weather on a day with only a slight rain ).

Flight attendants heavily pushed their affinity credit card. Very annoying

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

Left Denver late, then sat on tarmac 30 min after arrival

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/1mié.
1 stopFrontier
16h 08mPHL-SJO
$77
5/6lun.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 59mPHL-SJO
$87
5/3vie.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 40mPHL-SJO
$106
5/1mié.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 37mPHL-SJO
$115
5/11sáb.
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
15h 24mPHL-SJO
$116
5/6lun.
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
11h 44mPHL-SJO
$121
6/19mié.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 57mPHL-SJO
$134
5/1mié.
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
11h 36mPHL-SJO
$141
6/17lun.
1 stop
15h 46mPHL-SJO
$162
7/17mié.
1 stopFrontier
14h 13mPHL-SJO
$208

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Last minute flights from Philadelphia to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27sáb.
multi-stop
16h 07mPHL-SJO
5/11sáb.
multi-stop
11h 23mSJO-PHL
$254
4/27sáb.
multi-stop
16h 07mPHL-SJO
5/4sáb.
multi-stop
10h 02mSJO-PHL
$270
4/27sáb.
multi-stop
16h 07mPHL-SJO
5/1mié.
multi-stop
24h 29mSJO-PHL
$280
4/27sáb.
multi-stop
16h 07mPHL-SJO
5/3vie.
multi-stop
21h 43mSJO-PHL
$289
4/27sáb.
multi-stop
15h 46mPHL-SJO
5/2jue.
multi-stop
13h 38mSJO-PHL
$292
4/27sáb.
multi-stop
17h 34mPHL-SJO
5/11sáb.
multi-stop
11h 23mSJO-PHL
$310
4/27sáb.
multi-stop
16h 07mPHL-SJO
5/3vie.
multi-stop
18h 06mSJO-PHL
$327
4/28dom.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 26mPHL-SJO
5/1mié.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 22mSJO-PHL
$328
4/27sáb.
multi-stop
17h 34mPHL-SJO
5/4sáb.
multi-stop
10h 02mSJO-PHL
$333
4/25jue.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 53mPHL-SJO
5/1mié.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 22mSJO-PHL
$334

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Philadelphia - San José Flights

Departure:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Philadelphia

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