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$221 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Philadelphia - Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$383
Typical prices: $255-$392
United Airlines
Sat 10/24Sat 10/31
SJO - PHL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$221
Typical prices: $232-$395
United Airlines
Thu 7/2
SJO - PHL • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $383 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Philadelphia. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $405 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 23m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 37% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Philadelphia (SJO-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Philadelphia 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Philadelphia

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:13 pm
SJO
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PHL
31h 48m
2 stops
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1:22 pm - 11:25 am
PHL
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SJO
24h 03m
2 stops
$383United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:55 am - 10:31 pm
SJO
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PHL
12h 36m
1 stop
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6:55 pm - 12:21 pm
PHL
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SJO
19h 26m
2 stops
$392United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:55 am - 12:23 pm
SJO
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PHL
26h 28m
2 stops
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7:40 pm - 7:37 pm
PHL
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SJO
25h 57m
2 stops
$394United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 16
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7:10 am - 3:41 pm
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PHL
30h 31m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:05 am - 8:20 pm
PHL
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SJO
12h 15m
1 stop
$395Air Canada
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
12:44 pm - 9:42 am
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PHL
18h 58m
2 stops
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6:10 am - 7:37 pm
PHL
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SJO
15h 27m
2 stops
$397United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 16
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7:10 am - 2:49 pm
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PHL
29h 39m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:05 am - 8:20 pm
PHL
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SJO
12h 15m
1 stop
$398Air Canada
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
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7:10 am - 10:46 pm
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PHL
13h 36m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
PHL
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SJO
17h 00m
1 stop
$399Air Canada
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 11:40 pm
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PHL
8h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:59 am
PHL
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SJO
6h 59m
1 stop
$401American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:31 pm
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PHL
12h 36m
1 stop
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6:16 am - 7:37 pm
PHL
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SJO
15h 21m
1 stop
$403United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
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7:10 am - 2:49 pm
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PHL
29h 39m
2 stops
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10:05 am - 10:00 pm
PHL
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SJO
13h 55m
2 stops
$406Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Philadelphia flights

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

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 October.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year 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.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Philadelphia is February, where tickets cost $254 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $527 and $514 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Philadelphia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$221
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Philadelphia 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 San José to Philadelphia

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Philadelphia was $221 for a one-way ticket and $383 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Philadelphia are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $405 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $491 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San José to Philadelphia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from San José 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 San José to Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and PHL 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 San José to Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San José to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Philadelphia. 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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7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8452 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

4.0 OkayMichelle, Jun 2026
ATL - PIT
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Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

Originally, I was booked in economy. I paid several hundred additional dollars to upgrade to first class. Then I paid several more hundred dollars to change my flight to a slightly earlier flight. I asked if the changed flight would also seat me in first class, and I was told that it would. When I boarded the plane, however, I was seated in economy. So, I paid $500-600 more than I paid for my original ticket for an upgrade and a changed flight - received the changed flight (which was nice), but did not receive the upgrade. So, I was not completely satisfied.

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

This was the second flight this week with flight attendant Marcus I’m not sure if his last name is Lane or Lang but this guy is awesome. He funny, attentive and his service is 5 stars. Marcus makes business travel more enjoyable !

My seat was moved closer to the front of the cabin since I had requested wheelchair assistance to the gate.

Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

Boarding was terrible. My wife uses a wheel chair and she was in an incredibly hot closed metal cargo box for close to 20 minutes before getting on board

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

Flight attendants rude and impolite… flight delayed by almost 5 hours.

Rudest flight attendants ever, waited over 20 for light to be answered and it never was then tried to flag down an attendant who said someone else would come, just needed water to take some medicine Food bad

I was a Wheelchair Assist’ passenger on a London Heathrow to PHL flight yesterday. The process of getting me and my carry-on bag from the ticket counter to the gate was not good at all. It was the worst in my 5 years of experience using this service offered by American. The Philadelphia ‘Wheelchair Assist’ service was, and always has been Excellent! Not so at Heathrow. I was handed off to three different wheelchair drivers; had to sit in a very dingy holding area for 30 minutes while waiting for our gate change announcement; got crammed into a overloaded service vehicle to take me from the holding area to the gate ; was dumped at the end of the line of already-boarding passengers with my heavy carryon and no one helped me up the ramp way at the gate to board the plane. Overall it was a miserable experience!

My flight times changed 4 times since I originally booked the flight. The last time being the day of flight - a 2 hour delay. This meant instead of getting into IAH at 9:30p, I got in at 2:30a. This was very disappointing!!!

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

British Airways is an excellent airline. Comfort, food and airline personnel.

A nightmare. Scheduled flight delayed 2 hours then cancelled because pilot timed out . Unable to find another pilot. Really?! Weather certainly a factor, but JetBlue seemed totally unprepared for the chaos that ensued when flight routes were cancelled. More cancelled flights, finally many of us who had been bumped from other flights were allowed to board a Boston bound plane around 3:00am, delay after delay, sat on tarmac for another half hour while pilot dealt with weight distribution issues (?), arrived in Boston 4:30. Crew were wonderful- same attendants all day and night and they were exhausted. Fortunately for me and my son that Boston was our final destination, not so lucky for many who missed connecting flights.

Complete and total debacle from start to finish. HUGE mistake picking this airline. NEVER again! Rudest staff in the business.

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

Purchased through 3rd party vendor which made everything difficult. Unable to check in online. Unable to get flight updates easily, tsa precheck information didn’t carry through, longer time to check in in person. Entertainment looked good but had to purchase conventional headphones to view.

Boarding was done extremely poorly, with huge crowds gate loiterers blocking people from boarding, multiple lines of people trying to merge into one line. One of the male flight attendants who was doing drink service was not happy about having to let a passenger back to their seat and was unnecessarily sassy about it. I thought he was pretty entitled and not a great ambassador for JetBlue

Even though the weather made a lot of flights become cancelled Jet Blue made the flight that was supposed to leave at 9 pm and we left at 12:15 am and I was so grateful- Thanks to the Senior Jet Blue Staff who made those decisions

Arrived as recommended at 8:15 a.m. for an 1115 flight, that kept getting delayed delayed and delayed and then finally canceled. Instructed for the split flight to go to Fort Lauderdale, and then find our way from there back to New York. I don't think I will ever trust flying with JetBlue again. This was my second horrific experience and I am really angry.

We were made to wait in the airport for six hours for a flight that was ultimately canceled.

The inflight system with their wifi is a hot mess and doesn't work. Separately they do, but when you try to do theoretically simple things like pair a device for control it all falls apart

Great crew. Smooth flight that was on time. Boarding is a disaster as usual. Bought more room seat and was Grouo A. The flight was packed by the time I got on. TVs did not work as usual

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