Philadelphia

$141+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia (SAN - PHL)

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SAN — PHL
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

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Mon 12/227:21 pmSAN - PHL
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Thu 1/18:36 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop30h 23mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$316
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:37 pmSAN - PHL
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Sun 11/233:25 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$319
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 pmSAN - PHL
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Sun 11/167:20 amPHL - SAN
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$320
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:31 pmSAN - PHL
1 stop10h 08mJetBlue
Mon 12/156:00 amPHL - SAN
1 stop16h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 10/27$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:41 amSAN - PHL
1 stop19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:05 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/810:45 pmSAN - PHL
Nonstop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/186:43 pmPHL - SAN
Nonstop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$323
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:21 pmSAN - PHL
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Fri 1/25:01 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/69:14 amSAN - PHL
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:05 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$329
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:22 amSAN - PHL
2 stops16h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/156:54 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop18h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/27$335
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/181:06 pmSAN - PHL
1 stop13h 34mFrontier
Sun 12/287:10 amPHL - SAN
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 10/24$339

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$141
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Philadelphia flight deals.
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From San Diego to Philadelphia
One-way flight from San Diego to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Philadelphia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Philadelphia.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 12/9

8:31 pm-9:39 am

1 stop10h 08m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/15

10:24 am-7:21 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$331

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 12/9

10:22 am-5:46 am

2 stops16h 24m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/15

6:54 pm-10:13 am

1 stop18h 19m

$335

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Wed 12/31

10:01 pm-9:39 am

1 stop8h 38m

Philadelphia

Wed 1/7

7:50 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

$340

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 12/30

7:10 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 40m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/5

6:05 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 43m

$343

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 12/30

7:10 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 1/7

2:31 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$343

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Wed 12/31

11:52 am-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

10:30 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$343

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Fri 2/20

11:20 am-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/25

5:40 am-1:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$358

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Fri 12/5

9:02 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops17h 51m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/8

7:06 am-4:30 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$366

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 12/30

7:10 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 40m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/3

6:05 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$381

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Wed 12/3

4:25 pm-5:46 am

1 stop10h 21m

Philadelphia

Sun 12/7

7:06 am-4:57 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$389

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia (average of $78). Flying from San Diego to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $148). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Philadelphia in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The best insider tips for San Diego to Philadelphia flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Philadelphia trip
Airports
SAN

Plan to arrive at SAN at least two hours before your flight to avoid stress from potential traffic congestion.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
PHL

Use SEPTA for a quick trip to Center City Philadelphia from PHL. Stations are conveniently located near arrival gates.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated October 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from San Diego to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    If you wish to fly to Philadelphia from San Diego, then you need to book flights from San Diego to Philadelphia. There are 6 flights from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL) per day to choose from. Flights to Philadelphia from San Diego are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 02m is how long a nonstop flight from San Diego to Philadelphia typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Philadelphia flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Airlines like JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego to Philadelphia in about 8h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 46m. The distance between San Diego and Philadelphia is about 2364 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Philadelphia round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($116), Delta ($143), and Frontier ($150) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Philadelphia. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Philadelphia are American Airlines (92%), Qatar Airways (90%) and Iberia (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $161. While the most popular route (San Diego - Philadelphia) can be booked for $211 on average, our data indicates $396 when flying from San Diego to Philadelphia.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Philadelphia?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $54 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Philadelphia flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia (average of $78). Flying from San Diego to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $148). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$150Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$343Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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