Philadelphia (PHL) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,137
miles
3,439
kilometers
1,857
nautical miles

🕐 4h 34m
Flight Time
🧭 S (197°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,137 3,419
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,137 3,419
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,137 3,206
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,137 3,206
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,137 4,274
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,137 3,206
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in San Jose, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PHL to SJO route connects Philadelphia, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 2,137 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 197° from Philadelphia. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Philadelphia International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2,137 miles (3,439 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PHL to SJO typically take around 4h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,137 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.