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Cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia from £104

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PHL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£236

One-way from

£104

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£381
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 20/3-23/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 06m total
  • San Diego to Philadelphia
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 08m total
  • San Diego to Philadelphia
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 20/320:07SAN - PHL
2 stops11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sun 23/319:30PHL - SAN
1 stop15h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1£236
Sat 31/521:55SAN - PHL
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/612:58PHL - SAN
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£272
Tue 16/917:25SAN - PHL
1 stop9h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/918:35PHL - SAN
1 stop17h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1£280
Tue 3/617:10SAN - PHL
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Sat 7/617:15PHL - SAN
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 17/1£281
Thu 14/818:23SAN - PHL
1 stop13h 47mSun Country Air
Fri 22/812:10PHL - SAN
1 stop8h 07mSun Country Air
Deal found 16/1£290
Thu 3/409:45SAN - PHL
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Tue 8/412:15PHL - SAN
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 16/1£344
Fri 31/120:30SAN - PHL
1 stop11h 04mJetBlue
Tue 4/211:10PHL - SAN
1 stop11h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 15/1£349

Find flights from San Diego to Philadelphia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Thu 20/3

20:07-10:13

2 stops11h 06m

Philadelphia

Sun 23/3

19:30-07:30

1 stop15h 00m

£236

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sat 31/5

21:55-09:24

1 stop8h 29m

Philadelphia

Sat 7/6

12:58-17:39

1 stop7h 41m

£272

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 3/6

17:10-05:46

1 stop9h 36m

Philadelphia

Sat 7/6

17:15-22:30

1 stop8h 15m

£281

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Thu 3/4

09:45-01:15

2 stops12h 30m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/4

12:15-18:50

2 stops9h 35m

£344

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Fri 31/1

20:30-10:34

1 stop11h 04m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/2

11:10-19:18

1 stop11h 08m

£349

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Thu 3/7

09:00-11:10

1 stop23h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/7

12:05-17:19

1 stop8h 14m

£376

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sun 2/2

16:26-17:32

1 stop22h 06m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/2

18:32-11:59

2 stops20h 27m

£430

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Mon 14/4

20:30-07:38

1 stop8h 08m

£104

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sat 12/7

18:23-11:10

1 stop13h 47m

£154

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 18/2

11:48-00:49

1 stop10h 01m

£158

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Philadelphia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia (average of £648). Flying from San Diego to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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 SAN to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 17 January 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SAN to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines from San Diego to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Philadelphia round-trip from £236. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £272, and Delta, from £281. Spirit Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £104 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from £154 and Delta from £158 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Diego to Philadelphia on time: American Airlines (88%), Iberia (82%), British Airways (82%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Philadelphia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia (average of £648). Flying from San Diego to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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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