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?

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

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) - 48% of one-stop connections • Miami (MIA) - 21% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% 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 29% on flights from San José to Philadelphia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $544, a difference of $155. 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 10% below the route average of $470. 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 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 $397 to $1,700. 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $243, which is 12% below 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 55m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 8h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between San José and Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 2 hours 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 $69 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 $352 to $565, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 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 $352 to $565. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $397, on United Airlines.

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 15% 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 $308 round-trip. •September ($562) and October ($544) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% 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 in the last 2 weeks before departure, based on KAYAK prices tracked over the past 12 months. During this period, fares are 9% below average.

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

United Airlines ($397) and American Airlines ($466) 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. 48% 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 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Philadelphia

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 7

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

9h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

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

13h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$397United Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 7

1:15 am - 9:40 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

19h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

15h 24m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$401United Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Jan 11

3:54 pm - 12:40 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 46m1 stop Miami

4:31 pm - 12:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$466American Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Sun, Jan 31

2:00 pm - 11:59 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

20h 59m1 stop Miami

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

10h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$467American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4

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

13h 01m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

4:38 pm - 1:57 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 19m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

$519Multiple Airlines

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

$529Frontier

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

12:50 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 09m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

8:05 am - 2:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 55m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$606JetBlue

Mon, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 16

12:55 pm - 9:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

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

7h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$626JetBlue

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26

7:00 am - 8:54 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

12h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 1:12 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$696Delta

Sun, Dec 27 - Mon, Jan 4

2:24 pm - 1:03 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 9:49 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$863Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from San José to Philadelphia

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 26

8:45 am - 6:41 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:30 am - 11:25 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$659United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 26

11:28 pm - 11:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

23h 02m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 7:53 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 53m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$659United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 26

12:35 pm - 10:57 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 am - 11:25 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$659United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

9:55 am - 9:54 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

22h 59m1 stop Tampa

11:27 am - 9:52 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 25m2 stops San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$670Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

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

13h 01m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:05 pm - 10:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$688Air Canada

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

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

$695Air Canada

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 6

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

13h 01m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

9h 30m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$713Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

1:55 am - 4:11 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

25h 16m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Miami San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

11:27 am - 12:30 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 03m2 stops San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Bogotá El Dorado

$727Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

5:10 am - 9:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

27h 15m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Miami San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

5:29 pm - 9:05 pmPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 36m3 stops Tampa San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$731Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 6

7:00 am - 9:30 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PHL Philadelphia

25h 30m1 stop Orlando

7:07 pm - 10:59 amPHL Philadelphia-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 52m2 stops San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$782Multiple 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 january.
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 15% 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 $308 round-trip.
•September ($562) and October ($544) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% 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 in the last 2 weeks before departure, based on KAYAK prices tracked over the past 12 months. During this period, fares are 9% below average.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San José to Philadelphia?
A nonstop flight from San José to Philadelphia takes 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 $352 to $565, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 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 10% below the route average of $470. 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 $397 to $1,700. 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $243, which is 12% below 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 $69 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) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% 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 29% on flights from San José to Philadelphia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $544, a difference of $155.

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 55m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 8h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between San José and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 2 hours 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 $389, about $155 less than Sunday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're flexible on your travel dates, booking last minute (within 2 weeks of departure) tends to be around 9% cheaper than the typical fare over the last 12 months, based on KAYAK data.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Philadelphia trip for February. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $254 less than the most expensive month, which is September (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.

• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
• Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

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