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Connecting route · United States → Costa Rica

Flights from Philadelphia to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Orlando, about 6h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 48m
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Philadelphia to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey6h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Philadelphia to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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PHL Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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PHL Orlando (MCO) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~6h 49m
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3
PHL Washington (IAD) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 53m
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PHL Fort Lauderdale (FLL) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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PHL Atlanta (ATL) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 07m
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PHL Charlotte (CLT) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,453 km2,144 miles
Journey time
6h 48mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Jose vs Philadelphia
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
PHL, TTN → SJO

Flights from Philadelphia to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Orlando and Washington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,453 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Washington (IAD) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and San Jose?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.

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