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Flights from San Jose to Philadelphia

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Philadelphia. 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
SJOPHLMIA

San Jose to Philadelphia at a glance

Fastest journey6h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Orlando

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Philadelphia

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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SJO Miami (MIA) PHL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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SJO Orlando (MCO) PHL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 49m
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SJO Fort Lauderdale (FLL) PHL
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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SJO Atlanta (ATL) PHL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 07m
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SJO Washington (IAD) PHL
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 53m
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SJO Charlotte (CLT) PHL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier 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
+1hPhiladelphia vs San Jose
Currency in Philadelphia
USD
Airports
SJO → PHL, TTN

Flights from San Jose to Philadelphia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Philadelphia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. 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 San Jose to Philadelphia?
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 San Jose and Philadelphia?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Philadelphia?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.

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