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Cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia from £151

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PHL
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 April 2026.

Tue 5/516:49
SAN
-
PHL
1 stop10h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/508:50
PHL
-
SAN
2 stops12h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 31/3£287
Tue 28/412:30
SAN
-
PHL
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 12/505:50
PHL
-
SAN
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/4£302
Tue 2/619:10
SAN
-
PHL
2 stops10h 45m
Delta
Wed 10/618:27
PHL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/4£305
Tue 5/512:15
SAN
-
PHL
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Sat 9/506:15
PHL
-
SAN
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/4£309
Wed 17/622:40
SAN
-
PHL
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Tue 30/616:35
PHL
-
SAN
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3£310
Wed 29/406:20
SAN
-
PHL
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Mon 4/514:15
PHL
-
SAN
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/4£313
Sat 2/508:35
SAN
-
PHL
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Sat 9/507:45
PHL
-
SAN
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3£317
Wed 3/619:10
SAN
-
PHL
2 stops10h 45m
Delta
Sun 7/607:00
PHL
-
SAN
1 stop11h 19m
Delta
Deal found 2/4£320
Wed 29/412:30
SAN
-
PHL
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Thu 30/414:15
PHL
-
SAN
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 30/3£321
Tue 9/619:10
SAN
-
PHL
2 stops10h 34m
Delta
Tue 23/607:00
PHL
-
SAN
1 stop11h 19m
Delta
Deal found 31/3£321
Thu 23/406:30
SAN
-
PHL
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Sat 25/406:15
PHL
-
SAN
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 31/3£324

Find 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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£287

One-way from

£151

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

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Average price

£343
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/5-6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 54m total
  • San Diego to Philadelphia
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 45m total
  • San Diego to Philadelphia
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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Sat 9/5

12:41-00:57

1 stop9h 16m

Philadelphia

Sat 30/5

07:10-14:48

1 stop10h 38m

£309
Fastest return journey

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 5/5

06:30-17:50

2 stops8h 20m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/5

17:00-23:25

2 stops9h 25m

£309

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Wed 27/5

12:30-23:55

2 stops8h 25m

Philadelphia

Sat 30/5

17:00-23:25

2 stops9h 25m

£317

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 2/6

06:20-17:50

2 stops8h 30m

Philadelphia

Tue 16/6

16:35-22:50

2 stops9h 15m

£317

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Thu 11/6

11:55-00:40

2 stops9h 45m

Philadelphia

Fri 12/6

14:00-23:25

1 stop12h 25m

£367

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Mon 28/9

09:28-05:40

1 stop17h 12m

Philadelphia

Thu 1/10

07:00-14:44

1 stop10h 44m

£372

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Thu 4/6

19:10-08:55

2 stops10h 45m

Philadelphia

Sat 13/6

06:05-10:29

1 stop7h 24m

£375

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 5/5

16:04-09:54

2 stops14h 50m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/5

13:26-23:59

2 stops13h 33m

£394
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 28/4

06:20-18:05

2 stops8h 45m

£151

San DiegoPhiladelphia

SAN - PHL

SANPHL

San Diego

Tue 29/9

14:58-05:40

1 stop11h 42m

£155

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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 2 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 21 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia (average of £59). Flying from San Diego to Philadelphia in April is currently the most expensive (average of £120). 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?

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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.

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  • How popular is this San Diego to Philadelphia flight route?

    The San Diego to Philadelphia flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Airlines like Delta and Southwest fly from San Diego to Philadelphia in about 8h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 56m. There are 2364 mi between San Diego and Philadelphia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: Iberia (82%), British Airways (82%), American Airlines (81%).

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

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    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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia (average of £59). Flying from San Diego to Philadelphia in April is currently the most expensive (average of £120). 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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