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$69+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PHL
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from San Diego to Philadelphia are usually found in September or January, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 October 31, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$127
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$69
(Cheapflightsfares)
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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 31, 2024.

This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/133:10 pmSAN - PHL
2 stops19h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/175:33 pmPHL - SAN
3 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$256
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/512:12 pmSAN - PHL
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
Sat 11/98:28 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop13h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$262
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/296:25 amSAN - PHL
1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/62:45 pmPHL - SAN
2 stops20h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/610:45 pmSAN - PHL
Nonstop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/94:30 pmPHL - SAN
Nonstop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/2410:10 pmSAN - PHL
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Fri 12/66:45 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 10/30$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 12/77:45 pmSAN - PHL
2 stops12h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1212:45 pmPHL - SAN
2 stops12h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$345
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/216:50 amSAN - PHL
3 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Fri 11/227:20 pmPHL - SAN
2 stops16h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$370

Find flights from San Diego to Philadelphia within your budget

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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Wed 12/11

11:00 am-1:40 pm

3 stops23h 40m

$117

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Wed 11/6

11:06 am-5:30 am

2 stops15h 24m

$127

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Sun 1/19

10:45 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$145

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San Diego

Tue 12/31

9:50 pm-9:27 am

1 stop8h 37m

$154

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Thu 1/30

8:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$184

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Fri 11/8

9:52 am-2:02 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$189

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Wed 1/1

6:47 pm-5:33 am

1 stop7h 46m

$204

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Fri 11/8

8:38 pm-8:37 am

1 stop8h 59m

$248

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Sun 12/29

10:39 pm-9:33 am

1 stop7h 54m

$259

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San Diego

Wed 11/13

3:10 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops19h 37m

Philadelphia

Sun 11/17

5:33 pm-11:30 am

3 stops20h 57m

$256

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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*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 starCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 starCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Philadelphia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 25, 2024.

Booking 30 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia (average of $234). Flying from San Diego to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 31, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Philadelphia in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% 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 27, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

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