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$126+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Philadelphia (SJC - PHL)

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SJC — PHL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/257:15 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop8h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 2/282:57 pm
PHL
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SJC
1 stop9h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 3/312:52 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 3/72:57 pm
PHL
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SJC
1 stop9h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/258:25 am
SJC
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PHL
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Wed 3/45:00 pm
PHL
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SJC
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/29$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2310:35 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop9h 31m
Delta
Wed 2/257:00 am
PHL
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SJC
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:30 pm
SJC
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PHL
2 stops12h 02m
Delta
Mon 3/26:50 pm
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/259:50 am
SJC
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PHL
2 stops10h 54m
Delta
Wed 3/412:29 pm
PHL
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SJC
2 stops12h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$268
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:00 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop8h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 6/125:15 pm
PHL
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SJC
1 stop8h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/281:57 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Mon 3/26:50 pm
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/281:57 pm
SJC
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PHL
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Tue 3/312:16 pm
PHL
-
SJC
2 stops12h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$283
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 5/288:00 am
SJC
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PHL
1 stop29h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/315:15 pm
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop8h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:05 pm
SJC
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PHL
2 stops11h 21m
Delta
Mon 4/207:00 am
PHL
-
SJC
2 stops12h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:25 am
SJC
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PHL
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Sat 2/285:30 am
PHL
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SJC
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$290

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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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SJC - PHL

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Thu 2/26

5:45 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

6:55 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$257

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SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 2/23

10:35 pm-11:06 am

1 stop9h 31m

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Wed 2/25

7:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$257

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SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 2/24

10:35 pm-11:06 am

1 stop9h 31m

Philadelphia

Fri 2/27

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$257

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SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/21

2:59 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$257

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SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Fri 2/27

10:35 pm-11:09 am

1 stop9h 34m

Philadelphia

Fri 3/6

6:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$257

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SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Fri 3/6

10:35 pm-11:09 am

1 stop9h 34m

Philadelphia

Mon 3/9

6:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$257

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SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 2/25

6:20 am-5:56 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Philadelphia

Fri 2/27

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$257

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SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 4/20

4:50 pm-5:35 am

1 stop9h 45m

Philadelphia

Thu 4/23

6:54 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Thu 2/26

5:45 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sun 4/19

4:50 pm-5:35 am

1 stop9h 45m

Philadelphia

Thu 4/23

6:54 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$257

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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 January.
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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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 23, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Philadelphia (average of $96). Flying from San Jose, California to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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.

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 January 29, 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
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 8h 53m. 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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Philadelphia (average of $96). Flying from San Jose, California to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$173Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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