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£69 Find cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia (SAN-PHL)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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17:15 - 05:37SAN-PHL
9h 22m1 stop
17:45 - 23:39PHL-SAN
8h 54m1 stop
£158Delta
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Sat, 14 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
08:55 - 10:51SAN-PHL
22h 56m1 stop
12:35 - 16:17PHL-SAN
30h 42m1 stop
£223Sun Country Air
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Mon, 27 May - Fri, 31 May
17:20 - 17:47SAN-PHL
21h 27m1 stop
09:31 - 16:43PHL-SAN
10h 12m1 stop
£235Sun Country Air
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Wed, 23 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct
19:53 - 11:40SAN-PHL
12h 47m2 stops
12:55 - 19:50PHL-SAN
9h 55m2 stops
£428United Airlines
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Tue, 1 Oct - Mon, 7 Oct
19:38 - 11:40SAN-PHL
13h 02m2 stops
12:55 - 19:50PHL-SAN
9h 55m2 stops
£470United Airlines
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Tue, 1 Oct - Mon, 7 Oct
20:45 - 11:40SAN-PHL
11h 55m2 stops
12:55 - 19:50PHL-SAN
9h 55m2 stops
£588United Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
18:49 - 05:32SAN-PHL
7h 43m1 stop
10:10 - 20:05PHL-SAN
12h 55m2 stops
£681United Airlines
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Fri, 30 Aug - Mon, 2 Sep
19:17 - 06:10SAN-PHL
7h 53m1 stop
06:00 - 10:21PHL-SAN
7h 21m1 stop
£713Delta
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Fri, 19 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul
18:49 - 05:29SAN-PHL
7h 40m1 stop
16:55 - 22:28PHL-SAN
8h 33m1 stop
£1,177United Airlines
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Thu, 10 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
08:06 - 01:16SAN-PHL
14h 10m1 stop
£69Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun
08:30 - 20:48SAN-PHL
9h 18m1 stop
£79Delta
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Sat, 17 Aug
20:21 - 07:05SAN-PHL
7h 44m1 stop
£86Frontier
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Fri, 7 Jun
22:14 - 00:53SAN-PHL
23h 39m2 stops
£96Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun
20:23 - 08:16SAN-PHL
8h 53m1 stop
£100JetBlue
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Thu, 11 Jul
08:06 - 09:00SAN-PHL
21h 54m3 stops
£102Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun
19:59 - 19:37SAN-PHL
20h 38m2 stops
£117Spirit Airlines
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Fri, 7 Jun
22:40 - 11:09SAN-PHL
33h 29m3 stops
Fri, 7 Jun
18:30 - 05:00SAN-PHL
7h 30m1 stop
£152United Airlines
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Sat, 15 Jun
18:50 - 05:00SAN-PHL
7h 10m1 stop
£172United Airlines
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Fri, 14 Jun
13:44 - 05:35SAN-PHL
12h 51m2 stops
08:00 - 15:47PHL-SAN
10h 47m1 stop
£366United Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Tue, 21 May
13:44 - 05:35SAN-PHL
12h 51m2 stops
06:18 - 12:42PHL-SAN
9h 24m1 stop
£389United Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Sun, 19 May
13:44 - 05:35SAN-PHL
12h 51m2 stops
06:15 - 12:46PHL-SAN
9h 31m2 stops
£594United Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Sun, 19 May
13:44 - 05:35SAN-PHL
12h 51m2 stops
10:00 - 18:14PHL-SAN
11h 14m2 stops
£757United Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Sat, 25 May
13:44 - 05:35SAN-PHL
12h 51m2 stops
12:50 - 21:07PHL-SAN
11h 17m2 stops
£818United Airlines
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May

Flights from San Diego to Philadelphia - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia is August, where tickets cost £328 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is £439 and £414 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Diego to Philadelphia found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for £158 on Delta, followed by Sun Country Air (£223). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as £69 on Spirit Airlines and from £79 on Delta.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Philadelphia per day?

Each day, there are 4 direct flights that take off from San Diego and land in Philadelphia, with an average flight time of 5h 16m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and Philadelphia?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 06:20 and will be landing in Philadelphia at 14:39.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Philadelphia?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Philadelphia jets off at 22:50 and lands at 07:04.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to Philadelphia

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Diego to Philadelphia

When to book flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport have an airport hotel?

    Yes, if you wish to stay at an airport hotel during your visit, you can book a stay at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott. To access the hotel, take the skybridge from Terminal B or use the free hotel shuttle that departs from the Arrivals Hall every 20min. For those stranded during a layover, Minute Suites provides sleep cabins and workstations you can rent by the hour.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    There are several nonstop flights from San Diego to Philadelphia. On average, around 964 kg of carbon is emitted from San Diego to Philadelphia flights. Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and American Airlines are the eco-friendlier airlines operating on this route. They emit 42%, 42%, and 40% less carbon than other airlines, making them the greener option.

  • Which family services are offered at Philadelphia International Airport?

    PHL is a family-friendly airport, and they have provided several services to ensure passengers with families get through comfortably. The airport has provided the Mamava Suites for nursing mothers, each room featuring a bench, power outlet, fold-down table, and a lockable door. Nursing mothers also get 30min free in the airport sleep cabins. The airport also has 42 Companion Care or Family restrooms dotted around the airport. PHL has the Ready for Take-Off play area in Terminal A with aviation-themed climbing toys for the kids.

  • What are the transport options from Philadelphia International Airport?

    PHL is served by the bus. SEPTA provides regular bus services from the airport to various hubs in Philadelphia. The same SEPTA also provides connections to the Amtrak station in Philadelphia. Aside from the bus, SEPTA runs a light rail train connecting the airport to central Philadelphia. Taxis are also available outside the terminal building, and they are metered. You can also opt for shuttles offering door-to-door services or rental cars from the car rental center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia was £86 for a one-way ticket and £198 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Philadelphia flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Iberia, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Philadelphia.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Philadelphia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Philadelphia

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a major transportation hub, divided into Terminals 1 and 2. You can easily stroll between the terminals, but take the Airport Loop shuttle service for quicker access. It is available 24h and provides an easy connection between the terminals and the airport complex.
  • United Airlines and Delta are the only airline-affiliated lounges at SAN. To access these lounges, you’ll need a flight ticket and pay a one-time fee at the door. You’re also welcome to relax and unwind at the other airport lounge, Airspace Lounge, which you can access by paying at the door only.
  • SAN is ADA compliant and a fully accessible airport. The airport has provided step-free access to all areas and accessible restrooms for those in wheelchairs. Visual paging monitors, TDD telephones, courtesy carts, and Volunteer Airport Ambassadors are conveniently located throughout the airport.
  • Pets are welcome to travel through SAN. However, TSA requires all pets to remain in their crates while in the airport. They can only leave when walking through security or using the indoor relief areas. You’ll find six outdoor relief areas in SAN and one indoor relief area at Terminal 2.
  • You’re welcome to shop and stock up on essentials at the duty-free shops at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). There are two locations at PHL, Terminal A-East, and Terminal A-West.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Philadelphia, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Philadelphia to San Diego

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

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Cheapest flights to Philadelphia from San Diego found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/6Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 10mSAN-PHL
£69
17/8Sat
1 stopDelta
9h 18mSAN-PHL
£79
7/6Fri
1 stopFrontier
7h 44mSAN-PHL
£86
6/6Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
23h 39mSAN-PHL
£96
11/7Thu
1 stopJetBlue
8h 53mSAN-PHL
£100
6/6Thu
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 54mSAN-PHL
£102
7/6Fri
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
20h 38mSAN-PHL
£117
7/6Fri
3 stops
33h 29mSAN-PHL
£128
15/6Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 30mSAN-PHL
£152
14/6Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 10mSAN-PHL
£172

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia that are departing in the next 10 days.
15/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 51mSAN-PHL
21/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 47mPHL-SAN
£366
15/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 51mSAN-PHL
19/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 24mPHL-SAN
£389
15/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 51mSAN-PHL
19/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 31mPHL-SAN
£594
17/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 51mSAN-PHL
25/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 14mPHL-SAN
£757
17/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 51mSAN-PHL
20/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 17mPHL-SAN
£818

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San Diego - Philadelphia Flights

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Destination:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Cabin classes:

£774

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