Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located. Philadelphia operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from SJO to Philadelphia. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from SJO to Philadelphia that includes a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
You will need an embassy visa for United States if you have a passport from Costa Rica and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Philadelphia, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose, SJO can be reached in about 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 22 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near SJO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Philadelphia or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Philadelphia
$195 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Philadelphia. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $337. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SJO to Philadelphia if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Philadelphia is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 44 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Philadelphia. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Once your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Philadelphia has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 39 minutes by car. Central Philadelphia is roughly 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour and 43 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near TTN. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from SJO to Philadelphia at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Philadelphia
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Philadelphia. August is the busiest month to travel to Philadelphia. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Philadelphia for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from SJO to Philadelphia in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Philadelphia, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
Complete your Philadelphia trip with a car rental
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