$129+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia (SAN - PHL)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Philadelphia are usually found in September or April, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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 April 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $221 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $129 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $423 |
Good round-trip deal | $393 or less |
Good one-way deal | $187 or less |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia
Cheapest flights from San Diego to PhiladelphiaExplore 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 April 30, 2025.
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 April 30, 2025.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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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 April 30, 2025.
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Price
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SAN - PHL
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San Diego
Sun 5/18
6:25 am-6:52 am
1 stop21h 27m
Philadelphia
Thu 5/22
7:10 am-11:56 am
1 stop7h 46m
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SANPHL
San Diego
Tue 5/27
11:53 am-5:07 am
1 stop14h 14m
Philadelphia
Tue 6/3
6:00 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop8h 56m
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SANPHL
San Diego
Sat 5/10
5:43 pm-6:01 am
1 stop9h 18m
Philadelphia
Tue 5/13
6:00 pm-7:13 am
1 stop16h 13m
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SANPHL
San Diego
Tue 5/27
6:27 am-2:54 pm
Nonstop5h 27m
Philadelphia
Wed 6/11
8:39 am-11:11 am
Nonstop5h 32m
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SAN - PHL
SANPHL
San Diego
Sat 6/28
12:18 pm-12:59 am
1 stop9h 41m
Philadelphia
Sat 7/5
4:02 pm-9:19 pm
1 stop8h 17m
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SANPHL
San Diego
Tue 8/26
2:11 pm-12:14 am
1 stop7h 03m
Philadelphia
Sun 8/31
10:30 am-3:03 pm
1 stop7h 33m
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SAN - PHL
SANPHL
San Diego
Tue 8/26
9:55 am-9:50 pm
2 stops8h 55m
Philadelphia
Sun 8/31
6:55 am-1:25 pm
2 stops9h 30m
San DiegoPhiladelphia
SAN - PHL
SANPHL
San Diego
Tue 5/20
10:45 pm-6:57 am
Nonstop5h 12m
San DiegoPhiladelphia
SAN - PHL
SANPHL
San Diego
Thu 6/19
5:50 pm-5:44 am
1 stop8h 54m
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SAN - PHL
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San Diego
Mon 5/26
10:30 pm-9:31 am
1 stop8h 01m
Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia
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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.
Cheapflights Insights
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 April 25, 2025.
Booking 83 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from San Diego to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 April 30, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Philadelphia in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 61% 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 March 30, 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.
Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Philadelphia
Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
The most flights from SAN to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
Rainfall in Philadelphia by month
Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.
Temperature in Philadelphia by month
Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).
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 April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Philadelphia. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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 April 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$129 | Average$257 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$146 | Average$234 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$231 | Average$495 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$451 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$404 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$293 | Average$482 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |