Cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

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Cheapest round-trip flights $215
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is currently $215
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $401
American Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sat, Jul 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is currently $401
Last-minute weekend getaway $280
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Philadelphia is currently $280
Cheapest business class flights $518
Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is currently $518
Fastest flight 5 hr 14 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Philadelphia takes 5 hr 14 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $185–330
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–405

Popular airlines from San Diego to Philadelphia

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $401
    Typical price: $350–510
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - PHL Every day
    550 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHL Every day
  • Southwest
    from $401
    Typical price: $365–520
    424 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHL Every day
  • Delta
    from $431
    Typical price: $380–590
    267 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHL Every day
  • United
    from $426
    Typical price: $330–560
    216 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHL Every day
  • Frontier
    from $215
    Typical price: $215–450
    28 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHL Every day
  • Alaska
    from $480
    Typical price: $500–900
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PHL Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 19 min 7 mi
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 1 hr 54 min 87 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 1 hr 27 min 73 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 1 hr 57 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Philadelphia

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Philadelphia are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $185 to $330.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $401, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $401, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $431, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $426, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 18.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $215, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $480, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Philadelphia starts at $215 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
5 hr 14 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's peak travel season is May–Aug. Big events include the New Year's Day Mummers Parade, with costumes and bands; the Philadelphia Flower Show (Mar), a renowned horticultural event founded in 1829; the Welcome America festival, which features concerts and fireworks (Jun–Jul); the multi-week Fringe Festival (Sep), with dance, theater and music performances throughout the city; and the Philadelphia Marathon (Nov).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Philadelphia really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 550 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Philadelphia are:
  • Southwest offers 424 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
  • Delta offers 267 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
  • United offers 216 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
  • Frontier offers 28 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Philadelphia.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $401, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $401, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $431, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $426, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 18.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $215, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is $480, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
American flies direct from San Diego to Philadelphia.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from San Diego to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Philadelphia at price $280 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
American flies direct from San Diego to Philadelphia.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from San Diego to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Diego to Philadelphia on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Philadelphia start at $401 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sat, Jul 11 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Philadelphia start at $518 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Philadelphia start at $215 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Philadelphia, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Philadelphia starts at $280 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Philadelphia at price $280 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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