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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 11:33
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 02:43.

The flight takes about 5h 13m.

A direct flight from San Diego to Philadelphia takes 5h 13m, covering 2,364 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from San Diego to Philadelphia range from £321 to £437, with an average of £372 over the past 12 months. Anything below £321 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the £372 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £139 return via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared with £379 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Philadelphia flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £335 to £2,100. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Diego to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £159, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £52 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from San Diego to Philadelphia usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

One-stop flights from San Diego to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from San Diego to Philadelphia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £350 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £402, a difference of £52.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between San Diego and Philadelphia.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h, compared to 7h 24m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 33m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square, and Pennsylvania Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.