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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Philadelphia.

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

One-stop flights from San José to Philadelphia most commonly connect through: • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 47% of one-stop connections • Miami (MIA) - 19% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San José to Philadelphia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $403 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $544, a difference of $141. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Philadelphia?

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

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

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of $488. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

How long is a flight from San José to Philadelphia?

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

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

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 San José to Philadelphia 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 $534 to $1,881. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San José to Philadelphia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $329, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 51m, compared with 7h 53m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 8h 42m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between San José and Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Philadelphia Airport (PHL)?

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include: • Payless • Dollar • Hertz • Thrifty • Alamo

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

Round-trip flights from San José to Philadelphia range from $354 to $576, with an average of $488 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San José to Philadelphia typically range from $354 to $576. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $534, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Philadelphia. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Philadelphia at $317 round-trip. •October ($569) and September ($562) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 79% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San José to Philadelphia the cheapest?

Flights from San José to Philadelphia are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 20% 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 San José to Philadelphia?

Frontier ($534) and JetBlue ($546) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San José to Philadelphia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most popular layover for the San José to Philadelphia route. Over the past 3 months, 47% of KAYAK users found 1-stop round-trips connecting via FLL.

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

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $315. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Philadelphia layovers at 4h 42m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $354-$576

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Philadelphia

Mon, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 2

1:56 pm - 11:04 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 08m1 stop Orlando

7:17 am - 2:16 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$534Frontier

Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 2

3:31 pm - 8:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

27h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:17 am - 2:16 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$537Frontier

Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 3

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

10h 15m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

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

6h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$546JetBlue

Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2

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

10h 15m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

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

6h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$546JetBlue

Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 2

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

9h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:55 pm - 12:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$586United Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Sun, Feb 28

8:45 am - 10:34 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 am - 1:22 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$586United Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

7:00 am - 11:48 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

15h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 9:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$590Delta

Fri, Dec 25 - Thu, Dec 31

2:24 pm - 11:48 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:15 am - 9:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$590Delta

Thu, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 2

1:18 pm - 11:44 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 26m1 stop Miami

7:40 pm - 2:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$595American Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 8

6:30 am - 5:52 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:00 am - 2:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$595American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San José to Philadelphia

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

8:45 am - 2:39 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 54m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

9:15 am - 10:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$624Air Canada

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

8:45 am - 2:39 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 54m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:05 pm - 11:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$627Air Canada

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

8:45 am - 4:21 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

30h 36m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

9:15 am - 10:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$645Air Canada

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26

8:45 am - 10:36 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 51m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

9:15 am - 10:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$649Air Canada

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

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

17h 19m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:40 pm - 1:22 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 42m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$655United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

8:45 am - 10:57 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

13h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:53 pm - 1:22 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 29m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$664United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

12:35 pm - 9:52 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

20h 17m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

13h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$668United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26

3:54 pm - 10:54 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

18h 00m1 stop Miami

10:30 am - 1:07 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$741American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26

3:54 pm - 10:54 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

18h 00m1 stop Miami

5:49 am - 3:38 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

$746American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 22

8:45 am - 9:49 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

24h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4:58 pm - 1:22 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$903United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San José to Philadelphia flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Philadelphia? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Philadelphia departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Philadelphia?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Philadelphia. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Philadelphia? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San José to Philadelphia, 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 San José to Philadelphia at $317 round-trip.
•October ($569) and September ($562) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 79% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from San José to Philadelphia the cheapest?: Flights from San José to Philadelphia are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 20% 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 San José to Philadelphia?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Philadelphia.
How long is a flight from San José to Philadelphia?
A nonstop flight from San José to Philadelphia takes about 00m, covering 2,136 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Philadelphia?
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 San José to Philadelphia flight?
Round-trip flights from San José to Philadelphia range from $354 to $576, with an average of $488 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute San José to Philadelphia flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of $488. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.
Have flight prices from San José to Philadelphia 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 $534 to $1,881. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San José to Philadelphia looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Philadelphia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $329, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Philadelphia Airport (PHL)?
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Philadelphia?
Flights from San José to Philadelphia usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Philadelphia pass through?
One-stop flights from San José to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Philadelphia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San José to Philadelphia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $403 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $544, a difference of $141.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Philadelphia?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 51m, compared with 7h 53m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 8h 42m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between San José and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Philadelphia?
Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $403, about $141 less than Sunday fares (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 20% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Philadelphia trip for February. Fares historically average $317 round-trip in that month - typically $252 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Philadelphia Airport.

• Philadelphia Airport Marriott
• Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

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