SJO - PHL

$155 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Philadelphia departing on 2/12. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$241
Overall average: $391
United Airlines
Mon 3/9Mon 3/16
SJO - PHL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$143
Typical prices: $172-$386
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/12
SJO - PHL • 1 stop
Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from $241 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 25% price drop
December
Most popular
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Philadelphia

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 2:24 pm
SJO
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PHL
28h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 7:39 pm
PHL
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SJO
26h 40m
1 stop
$241United Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:50 pm
SJO
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PHL
9h 19m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 11:40 am
PHL
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SJO
16h 54m
1 stop
$249Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:50 pm
SJO
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PHL
9h 19m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:42 am
PHL
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SJO
7h 42m
1 stop
$252Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:43 am
SJO
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PHL
25h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 11:38 am
PHL
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SJO
17h 53m
2 stops
$253United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 2:19 pm
SJO
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PHL
22h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 12:42 pm
PHL
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SJO
17h 40m
2 stops
$255United Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 11:50 pm
SJO
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PHL
9h 19m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:48 am - 11:14 am
PHL
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SJO
6h 26m
1 stop
$261Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:08 pm
SJO
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PHL
11h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:07 am
PHL
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SJO
15h 07m
1 stop
$262American Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:53 pm
SJO
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PHL
15h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:46 pm - 9:25 am
PHL
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SJO
17h 39m
1 stop
$264American Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:54 pm
SJO
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PHL
13h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:33 pm
PHL
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SJO
16h 33m
1 stop
$265American Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:25 pm
SJO
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PHL
12h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 11:38 am
PHL
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SJO
17h 53m
2 stops
$266United Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 October, where tickets cost $290 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $458 and $451 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 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Philadelphia

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Philadelphia

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Philadelphia was $143 for a one-way ticket and $241 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?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Philadelphia.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Philadelphia are American Airlines and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $550 and an overall rating of 7.2, American Airlines is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $445 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 3 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Philadelphia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11247 reviews
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
6.4Food
6.9Entertainment
7.5Boarding
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Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

2.0 MediocreSalim, Feb 2026
JAX - PHL
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Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

I was trying to take 2 one and a half hour one way trips and I experienced almost 20 delays over the course of those two trips. Only a few of them were due to weather the rest was disorganization

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Services, food products, and crew friendliness on American Airlines international flights is mediocre compared to Emirates, Qatar, and Singapore Airways. American does not do much to differentiate its product on international routes. Its menu options are similar on international flights. American Airlines flight attendants do not call elite frequent travelers by their names; American Airlines flight attendants do not seem to be motivated to go above and beyond in the service they provide. American Airlines personnel do not seem to take pride in their work.

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

Nice comfortable flight from Barcelona back to the states. The premium economy offers the extra room we need for my husband. The food was good and our flight attendants were excellent.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

They initially informed us that the flight was delayed, but only after waiting an hour for updates. In any event, the flight was canceled, but the way it was handled was really poor and egregious. I feel they handled the situation of informing travelers very irresponsibly. I sat in a wheelchair at the airport for over four hours before finally being told that the flight was canceled.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Because of weather and mechanical issues our flight was 4 hours late. The only compensation offered to us was a meal voucher to be used only at Boston Airport and only on the day issued. But by the time it was offered to us all the restaurants were closed, so there was no way to use that offer.

Friendly crew, efficient boarding and flight arrived early. Couldn’t ask for a better experience

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

Horribly rude check in at airport, worst in 25 years of flying. All over a simple issue they could have googled to resolve.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Cancelled my flight, said next flight was 30hrs later. Had to come out of pocket $500 to get on a SW flight

Cancellation policy fee was not mentioned when booking else I never would have booked this. Customer service was very rude

All of our flights were canceled, though every other airline was flying out and in

We were on the tarmac waiting for a gate at Logan for 40, minutes. The crew handled it well. Can't blame the airline.

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

Everything was good. On time, boarding fast, flight attendants friendly.

Great, but seats are terrible. Way too cramped for any human.

Spirit has always and will always stink. Absolute worst airline around.

It was smooth sailing snags we had a really smooth landing and a great flight!

The entire experience was so surprisingly pleasant. And the blocked extra seat between us was such an amazing and nice bonus. Great experience all around and I can’t wait to fly with spirit again!

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