Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to San José?

Flights from Philadelphia to San José usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to San José?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to San José: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to San José pass through?

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to San José most commonly connect through: • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 40% of one-stop connections • Miami (MIA) - 30% of one-stop connections • Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to San José?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Philadelphia to San José. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $468 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $613, a difference of $145. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in San José?

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Philadelphia to San José flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $532 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Philadelphia to San José?

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to San José takes 00m, covering 2,136 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to San José?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Philadelphia to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $3,428. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Philadelphia to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from Philadelphia to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Philadelphia to San José?

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 57m, compared with 8h 08m via Miami (MIA) and 8h 15m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and San José?

San José is 2 hours behind Philadelphia (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to San José flight?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to San José range from $408 to $690, with an average of $532 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to San José?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to San José typically range from $408 to $690. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to San José. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to San José?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to San José at $375 round-trip. •July ($639) and December ($623) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 70% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Philadelphia to San José the cheapest?

Flights from Philadelphia to San José are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to San José?

American Airlines ($399) and JetBlue ($414) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Philadelphia to San José?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most popular layover for the Philadelphia to San José route. 40% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via FLL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Philadelphia to San José?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $400. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Philadelphia to San José which airport offers the shortest layover?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) had the shortest average connection time for Philadelphia to San José layovers at 5h 03m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to San José

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

7:10 am - 7:54 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:00 pm - 11:28 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

19h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$399American Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

6:00 am - 12:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:20 pm - 12:57 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 37m1 stop Miami

$399American Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2

6:00 am - 11:45 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

12:50 pm - 12:05 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 15m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$414JetBlue

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19

6:00 am - 11:45 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

12:50 pm - 12:05 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 15m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$423JetBlue

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

8:00 am - 8:39 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:15 am - 11:35 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$443United Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 25

10:31 am - 8:39 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 08m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:15 am - 2:19 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$472United Airlines

Wed, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 28

6:00 am - 12:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 10m1 stop Orlando

9:00 am - 11:10 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 10m1 stop Orlando

$490Southwest

Wed, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 28

6:30 am - 7:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 11:10 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 10m1 stop Orlando

$495Southwest

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 13

6:00 am - 7:05 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:53 pm - 9:42 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

14h 49m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$534Copa Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 8

9:55 am - 8:19 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

3:59 am - 9:40 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

16h 41m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$539Copa Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Philadelphia to San José

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

8:05 pm - 1:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:54 pm - 9:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

16h 51m1 stop Miami

$629American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

8:05 pm - 1:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:54 pm - 9:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

16h 51m1 stop Miami

$629American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

7:00 am - 2:49 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 49m1 stop Miami

3:54 pm - 9:24 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

16h 30m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$633American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

8:30 am - 12:30 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 00m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale Bogotá El Dorado

4:05 pm - 11:16 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

30h 11m3 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$663Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

3:20 pm - 11:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 30m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

8:45 am - 10:46 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

13h 01m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$669Air Canada

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 12:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:37 pm - 9:27 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

17h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$741Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 12:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 12:55 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

16h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$741Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

6:15 am - 8:39 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 am - 11:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

13h 40m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,108United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 4

6:15 am - 7:53 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

11:28 pm - 5:47 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

17h 19m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,109United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 2:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

3:05 pm - 11:43 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 38m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$1,308JetBlue

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How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to San José? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to San José departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to San José?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to San José. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to San José? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to San José at $375 round-trip.
•July ($639) and December ($623) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 70% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Philadelphia to San José the cheapest?: Flights from Philadelphia to San José are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to San José?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to San José:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Philadelphia to San José?
A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to San José takes 00m, covering 2,136 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to San José?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to San José range from $408 to $690, with an average of $532 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Philadelphia to San José flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $532 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Philadelphia to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $3,428. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Philadelphia to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Philadelphia to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to San José?
Flights from Philadelphia to San José usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Philadelphia to San José most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Philadelphia to San José. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $468 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $613, a difference of $145.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Philadelphia to San José?
Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 57m, compared with 8h 08m via Miami (MIA) and 8h 15m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and San José?
San José is 2 hours behind Philadelphia (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San José?
Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $468, about $145 less than Saturday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to San José trip for February. Fares historically average $375 round-trip in that month - typically $264 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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