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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)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Diego to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Diego to Philadelphia

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Philadelphia.
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Delta Logo
06:20 - 18:04SAN-PHL
8h 44m1 stop
Delta Logo
07:00 - 12:32PHL-SAN
8h 32m1 stop
£214Delta
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Sat, 31 May - Wed, 20 Aug
Delta Logo
06:15 - 17:20SAN-PHL
8h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 10:57PHL-SAN
7h 57m1 stop
£221Delta
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Wed, 2 Jul - Tue, 8 Jul
United Airlines Logo
14:11 - 00:14SAN-PHL
7h 03m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 15:03PHL-SAN
7h 33m1 stop
£225United Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
United Airlines Logo
14:11 - 00:14SAN-PHL
7h 03m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 17:29PHL-SAN
9h 59m2 stops
£229United Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Southwest Logo
09:00 - 21:55SAN-PHL
9h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
16:25 - 23:05PHL-SAN
9h 40m1 stop
£252Southwest
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Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
JetBlue Logo
20:29 - 09:48SAN-PHL
10h 19m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:25 - 19:18PHL-SAN
11h 53m1 stop
£256JetBlue
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Sun, 13 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
Southwest Logo
09:55 - 21:50SAN-PHL
8h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
06:55 - 13:25PHL-SAN
9h 30m2 stops
£264Southwest
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Tue, 26 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
American Airlines Logo
06:28 - 14:55SAN-PHL
5h 27mdirect
American Airlines Logo
18:55 - 21:44PHL-SAN
5h 49mdirect
£277American Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May
American Airlines Logo
21:45 - 08:57SAN-PHL
8h 12m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
18:55 - 21:44PHL-SAN
5h 49mdirect
£309American Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May
JetBlue Logo
10:20 - 22:21SAN-PHL
9h 01m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 13:49PHL-SAN
10h 49m1 stop
£387JetBlue
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Wed, 14 May - Sun, 18 May
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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Philadelphia

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

AA's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing travel comfort.


AA's Wi-Fi offers 20 minutes free with an ad, useful for quick tasks.

British Airways

BA's premium economy offers 7 inches extra legroom, ideal for comfort on longer flights.


BA's economy class includes a free bottle of water and snack, enhancing short-haul comfort.

Airports
SAN

Security lines at SAN are manageable, with peak wait times around 30–35 minutes. Arrive early for morning flights to avoid delays.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
PHL

Take the SEPTA train from PHL to Center City for an affordable 30-minute ride. Buy a Quick Trip or SEPTA Key card for savings.

Read more about PHLby Harriet Baskas
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Philadelphia flights

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost £309 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £384 and £363 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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 (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% 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 £92 for a one-way ticket and £287 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: American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Philadelphia Airport, 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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