Flights from Philadelphia Airport PHL to San Diego Airport SAN

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Returns from £229.48

One-way from £219.08

Flying between Philadelphia International to San Diego International Airport is very convenient as there are 4 airliners offering direct flights including Qatar Airways, Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines. When travelling from Philadelphia International you will cover about 2,365 miles before you reach San Diego International Airport. This journey will take 5 Hours 17 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

When arriving at San Diego International Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Philadelphia International (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
American Airlines333333308:4319:05VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways222222116:3019:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia111112019:0519:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways111111019:0519:05VIEW FLIGHTS

American Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 08:43 and 19:05.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from American Airlines at aa.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
08:43
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1621
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1278
British AirwaysBA5436
19:05
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2360
British AirwaysBA6585
IberiaIB4498
Qatar AirwaysQR7678
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Tuesday
08:43
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1621
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1278
British AirwaysBA5436
19:05
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2360
British AirwaysBA6585
IberiaIB4498
Qatar AirwaysQR7678
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Wednesday
08:43
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1621
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1278
British AirwaysBA5436
19:05
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2360
British AirwaysBA6585
IberiaIB4498
Qatar AirwaysQR7678
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Thursday
08:43
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1621
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1278
British AirwaysBA5436
19:05
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2360
British AirwaysBA6585
IberiaIB4498
Qatar AirwaysQR7678
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Friday
08:43
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1621
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1278
British AirwaysBA5436
19:05
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2360
British AirwaysBA6585
IberiaIB4498
Qatar AirwaysQR7678
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Saturday
08:43
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1621
17:55
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1278
British AirwaysBA5436
IberiaIB4996
Qatar AirwaysQR7678
19:30
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2360
British AirwaysBA6585
IberiaIB4498
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Sunday
08:43
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1621
16:30
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA1278
British AirwaysBA5436
19:05
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2360
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to San Diego05 Hours 9 Minutes
Newark to San Diego05 Hours 23 Minutes
White Plains to San Diego05 Hours 26 Minutes
Dulles to San Diego05 Hours 4 Minutes
New York John F Kennedy to San Diego05 Hours 26 Minutes
Teterboro to San Diego05 Hours 24 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)

DIRECT American Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN is £219.08 ($274 €263.66)
£219.08
$274 | €263.66
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DIRECT American Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN is £229.48 ($287 €276.17)
£229.48
$287 | €276.17
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN is £51.97 ($65 €62.55)
£51.97
$65 | €62.55
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to San Diego SAN is £118.34 ($148 €142.41)
£118.34
$148 | €142.41
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Flight Info FAQ - Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)

Who flies from Philadelphia to San Diego?
The following airlines fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN): American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways.
How far is the flight from Philadelphia to San Diego?
The flight from Philadelphia to San Diego is 3,806KM or 2,365 miles.
How long does the flight from Philadelphia to San Diego to take?
The flight from Philadelphia to San Diego takes 5 Hours 17 Minutes.

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