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$242+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia (SBP - 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — PHL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$491
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$242
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$530
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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

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.
Thu 12/111:08 pmSBP - PHL
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/157:10 amPHL - SBP
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$491
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:36 amSBP - PHL
1 stop26h 42mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/46:54 pmPHL - SBP
1 stop27h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$502
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.
Thu 11/276:00 amSBP - PHL
2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/48:15 amPHL - SBP
2 stops14h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$526
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.
Tue 12/236:54 pmSBP - PHL
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:15 amPHL - SBP
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$563
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.
Fri 11/146:25 pmSBP - PHL
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/188:08 amPHL - SBP
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/216:23 pmSBP - PHL
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/276:17 amPHL - SBP
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$578
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 11/149:53 amSBP - PHL
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1811:03 amPHL - SBP
2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$581

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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San Luis Obispo

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Price

San Luis ObispoPhiladelphia

SBP - PHL

SBPPHL

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 12/11

7:11 pm-6:50 am

1 stop8h 39m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/15

5:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop9h 41m

$491

San Luis ObispoPhiladelphia

SBP - PHL

SBPPHL

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 11/27

11:36 am-5:18 pm

1 stop26h 42m

Philadelphia

Thu 12/4

6:54 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$502

San Luis ObispoPhiladelphia

SBP - PHL

SBPPHL

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-6:18 pm

2 stops9h 18m

Philadelphia

Thu 12/4

8:15 am-7:49 pm

2 stops14h 34m

$526

San Luis ObispoPhiladelphia

SBP - PHL

SBPPHL

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 12/23

6:54 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 06m

Philadelphia

Tue 12/30

7:15 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$563

San Luis ObispoPhiladelphia

SBP - PHL

SBPPHL

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 11/14

6:25 pm-5:14 am

1 stop7h 49m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/18

8:08 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$571

San Luis ObispoPhiladelphia

SBP - PHL

SBPPHL

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 12/21

6:23 pm-5:11 am

1 stop7h 48m

Philadelphia

Sat 12/27

6:17 am-12:03 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$578

San Luis ObispoPhiladelphia

SBP - PHL

SBPPHL

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 11/19

2:59 pm-5:42 am

2 stops11h 43m

$242

San Luis ObispoPhiladelphia

SBP - PHL

SBPPHL

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 11/19

12:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$271

San Luis ObispoPhiladelphia

SBP - PHL

SBPPHL

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-11:40 am

3 stops26h 40m

$449

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Deals found on 10/29

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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 Luis Obispo to Philadelphia in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Luis Obispo-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Luis Obispo-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Luis Obispo-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 Luis Obispo to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia (average of $184). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $346). 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 SBP to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Luis Obispo 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 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Philadelphia?

    Departing from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia will take you 8h 39m. San Luis Obispo and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 2479 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($376), and American Airlines ($430) offers the cheapest pricing from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia. You may be able to fly from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $242. American Airlines flights start at $271 while deals on United Airlines start at $449 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia (average of $184). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $346). 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 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$376Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$430Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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