Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is two hours behind Philadelphia and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your PHL to SJO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PHL and SJO:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, Rs45,689 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs88,824. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHL to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PHL to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, 78.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near PHL:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another well-known destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without seeing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
