Flights from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport Airport (PHL)

Q: How long does the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia to take?

The flight from San Diego to Philadelphia takes5 Hours 17 Minutes.

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

The cost of ticket prices to Philadelphia International United States can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. 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. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

The time zone at Philadelphia International is different from San Diego International Airport, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

If you plan on flying to Philadelphia International Airport from San Diego International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at San Diego International Airport.

If you had a rental car at Philadelphia International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Philadelphia International Airport and avoid excess fees.

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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
American Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	09:30	22:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	09:30	09:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	09:30	09:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	09:30	09:30	VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with American Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers AA2424 and AA2974 with times between 09:30 and 22:45.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for American Airlines at aa.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

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

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

09:30

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2974
British Airways	BA5557
Iberia	IB4807
Qatar Airways	QR9464

22:45

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2424

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Tuesday

09:30

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2974
British Airways	BA5557
Qatar Airways	QR9464

22:45

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2424

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Wednesday

09:30

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2974
British Airways	BA5557
Iberia	IB4807
Qatar Airways	QR9464

22:45

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2424

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Thursday

09:30

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2974
British Airways	BA5557
Iberia	IB4807
Qatar Airways	QR9464

22:45

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2424

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Friday

09:30

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2974
British Airways	BA5557
Iberia	IB4807
Qatar Airways	QR9464

22:45

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2424

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Saturday

07:00

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA1308
British Airways	BA5558
Iberia	IB4777
Qatar Airways	QR9464

22:45

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2424

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Sunday

09:30

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2974
British Airways	BA5557
Qatar Airways	QR9464

22:45

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2424

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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Philadelphia International. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Los Angeles to Philadelphia	0		5 Hours 21 Minutes
Ontario to Philadelphia	0		5 Hours 15 Minutes
Santa Ana John Wayne to Philadelphia	0		5 Hours 18 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San Diego SAN to Philadelphia PHL?

The cheapest direct flight one way from San Diego SAN to Philadelphia PHL is £159.45 ($198 €190.37)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from San Diego SAN to Philadelphia PHL?

The cheapest direct return flight from San Diego SAN to Philadelphia PHL is £297.96 ($370 €355.74)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from San Diego SAN to Philadelphia PHL?

The cheapest flight one way from San Diego SAN to Philadelphia PHL is £50.73 ($63 €60.57)

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What is the cheapest return flight from San Diego SAN to Philadelphia PHL?

The cheapest return flight from San Diego SAN to Philadelphia PHL is £110.32 ($137 €131.72)

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

Who flies from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The following airlines fly from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL): American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways.

How far is the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is 3,806KM or 2,365 miles.

How long does the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia to take?

The flight from San Diego to Philadelphia takes 5 Hours 17 Minutes.

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