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Cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia from £106

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PHL
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£196

One-way from

£106

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£386
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 24/5-1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 25m total
  • San Diego to Philadelphia
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 11m total
  • San Diego to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia

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 27 March 2025.

Sat 24/520:25SAN - PHL
1 stop9h 12mJetBlue
Sun 1/606:00PHL - SAN
1 stop9h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 26/3£196
Sat 26/407:10SAN - PHL
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Tue 29/414:48PHL - SAN
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Deal found 26/3£222
Wed 20/806:45SAN - PHL
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Sun 24/818:35PHL - SAN
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 26/3£298
Tue 1/717:50SAN - PHL
2 stops13h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/708:15PHL - SAN
2 stops12h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3£346
Tue 15/410:23SAN - PHL
2 stops16h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 20/407:20PHL - SAN
2 stops14h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3£370

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San Diego

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sat 24/5

20:25-08:37

1 stop9h 12m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/6

06:00-12:13

1 stop9h 13m

£196

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sat 26/4

07:10-17:24

1 stop7h 14m

Philadelphia

Tue 29/4

14:48-20:26

1 stop8h 38m

£222

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Wed 20/8

06:45-18:05

2 stops8h 20m

Philadelphia

Sun 24/8

18:35-23:00

1 stop7h 25m

£298

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 1/7

17:50-10:47

2 stops13h 57m

Philadelphia

Tue 15/7

08:15-17:32

2 stops12h 17m

£346

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 15/4

10:23-06:00

2 stops16h 37m

Philadelphia

Sun 20/4

07:20-18:47

2 stops14h 27m

£370

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Wed 30/4

20:30-09:41

1 stop10h 11m

£106

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 8/7

06:20-19:06

1 stop9h 46m

£112

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sat 10/5

07:00-21:23

2 stops11h 23m

£157

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Wed 28/5

09:30-21:20

2 stops8h 50m

£166

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/3

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Philadelphia

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 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 26 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 27 March 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.

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 27 March 2025.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 £196. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from £222, and Southwest, from £298. JetBlue is priced at 45% 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 £106 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from £112 and United Airlines from £157 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: British Airways (88%), American Airlines (88%), Iberia (87%).

  • 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.

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    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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