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$110+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Philadelphia (SJC - 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PHL
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/1710:55 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 4/74:55 pm
PHL
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SJC
1 stop8h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 3/186:00 am
SJC
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PHL
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Wed 3/257:00 am
PHL
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SJC
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 3/510:55 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1010:35 am
PHL
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SJC
2 stops15h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/164:50 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop9h 51m
Delta
Mon 4/66:49 pm
PHL
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SJC
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$267
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/22:44 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop12h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/46:43 am
PHL
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SJC
1 stop14h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/166:25 pm
SJC
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PHL
2 stops11h 57m
Delta
Sun 4/56:49 pm
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 4/110:55 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Tue 4/75:50 am
PHL
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SJC
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/303:37 pm
SJC
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PHL
2 stops11h 04m
Delta
Tue 4/76:05 am
PHL
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SJC
2 stops9h 47m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$278

Find flight deals from San Jose to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 February 12, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$110
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$429

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$247 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/8

7:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Fri 3/6

10:35 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 48m

Philadelphia

Sun 3/8

6:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Philadelphia

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 3/16

4:50 pm-5:41 am

1 stop9h 51m

Philadelphia

Wed 3/18

6:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 3/10

4:50 pm-5:41 am

1 stop9h 51m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/31

7:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

5:44 am-1:17 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$262

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 5/20

7:00 pm-5:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/24

6:30 am-2:11 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$262

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Philadelphia

Mon 4/6

6:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$262

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 3/9

4:50 pm-5:41 am

1 stop9h 51m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/1

6:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$262

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Philadelphia in February.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Jose, California-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California 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 Jose, California to Philadelphia?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Philadelphia (average of $119). Flying from San Jose, California to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 SJC to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 February 12, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose, California to Philadelphia as you normally would.

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 February 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Philadelphia, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,271 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Philadelphia?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to Philadelphia in 9h 51m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2496 mi between San Jose, California and Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $68, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San Jose, California to Philadelphia and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $169 and $173, respectively. These flights start at 82% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Philadelphia one-way?

    $51 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $85 and $125, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest flight price from San Jose, California to Philadelphia is $153. On average you can expect to pay $438. The most popular route, (San Jose - Philadelphia), can usually be booked for $239.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Philadelphia?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Philadelphia (average of $119). Flying from San Jose, California to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 Jose to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$173Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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