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Frontier Logo
8:10 am - 5:54 pmPHL-SAN
12h 44m1 stop
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10:20 am - 12:57 amSAN-PHL
11h 37m1 stop
$271Frontier
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lun., sep. 29 - dom., oct. 5
Frontier Logo
8:15 am - 6:28 pmPHL-SAN
13h 13m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:43 pm - 6:44 pmSAN-PHL
20h 01m2 stops
$272Frontier
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jue., oct. 16 - lun., oct. 20
Frontier Logo
8:10 am - 5:54 pmPHL-SAN
12h 44m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:03 pm - 4:32 pmSAN-PHL
16h 29m2 stops
$273Frontier
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lun., sep. 29 - dom., oct. 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:19 am - 11:17 amPHL-SAN
7h 58m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 5:42 amSAN-PHL
9h 17m1 stop
$274Multiple Airlines
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jue., oct. 30 - mar., nov. 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 2:47 pmPHL-SAN
10h 45m1 stop
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5:41 am - 3:49 amSAN-PHL
19h 08m1 stop
$276Multiple Airlines
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mié., oct. 29 - dom., nov. 2
Delta Logo
9:39 am - 2:11 pmPHL-SAN
7h 32m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 8:44 amSAN-PHL
7h 44m1 stop
$277Delta
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mié., dic. 3 - sáb., dic. 6
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10:20 am - 7:05 pmPHL-SAN
11h 45m1 stop
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8:39 pm - 8:37 amSAN-PHL
8h 58m1 stop
$299JetBlue
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mié., oct. 22 - mar., oct. 28
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 9:30 amPHL-SAN
7h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 7:14 pmSAN-PHL
8h 49m1 stop
$314Delta
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mié., oct. 1 - mar., oct. 7
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 6:47 pmPHL-SAN
5h 42mnonstop
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9:27 am - 5:49 pmSAN-PHL
5h 22mnonstop
$323American Airlines
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jue., oct. 30 - sáb., nov. 1
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5:30 am - 12:29 pmPHL-SAN
9h 59m1 stop
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10:41 pm - 6:44 amSAN-PHL
5h 03mnonstop
$324American Airlines
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mar., nov. 25 - mar., dic. 2

Delta flights from Philadelphia to San Diego

Our best Delta deals on Philadelphia to San Diego flight tickets
Delta
Dec 3
PHL9:39 amPhiladelphia
7h 32m
1 stop
SAN2:11 pmSan Diego
Dec 6
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
7h 44m
1 stop
PHL8:44 amPhiladelphia
Delta
Sep 23
PHL7:00 amPhiladelphia
8h 20m
1 stop
SAN12:20 pmSan Diego
Oct 7
SAN7:25 amSan Diego
8h 49m
1 stop
PHL7:14 pmPhiladelphia
Delta
Nov 5
PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia
9h 55m
1 stop
SAN12:55 pmSan Diego
Nov 12
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
7h 41m
1 stop
PHL4:56 pmPhiladelphia

American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on Philadelphia to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 30
PHL4:05 pmPhiladelphia
5h 42m
SAN6:47 pmSan Diego
Nov 1
SAN9:27 amSan Diego
5h 22m
PHL5:49 pmPhiladelphia
American Airlines
Nov 25
PHL5:30 amPhiladelphia
9h 59m
1 stop
SAN12:29 pmSan Diego
Dec 2
SAN10:41 pmSan Diego
5h 03m
PHL6:44 amPhiladelphia
American Airlines
Sep 23
PHL8:57 amPhiladelphia
5h 39m
SAN11:36 amSan Diego
Oct 7
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
5h 25m
PHL2:45 pmPhiladelphia

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated septiembre 16, 2025.
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PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

lun. 9/29

8:10 am-5:54 pm

1 stop12h 44m

San Diego

dom. 10/5

10:20 am-12:57 am

1 stop11h 37m

$271

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

jue. 10/16

8:15 am-6:28 pm

1 stop13h 13m

San Diego

lun. 10/20

7:43 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$272

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

lun. 9/29

8:10 am-5:54 pm

1 stop12h 44m

San Diego

dom. 10/5

9:03 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops16h 29m

$273

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

jue. 10/30

6:19 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 58m

San Diego

mar. 11/4

5:25 pm-5:42 am

1 stop9h 17m

$274

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

mié. 10/29

7:02 am-2:47 pm

1 stop10h 45m

San Diego

dom. 11/2

5:41 am-3:49 am

1 stop19h 08m

$276

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

mié. 12/3

9:39 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

sáb. 12/6

10:00 pm-8:44 am

1 stop7h 44m

$277

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

mié. 10/22

10:20 am-7:05 pm

1 stop11h 45m

San Diego

mar. 10/28

8:39 pm-8:37 am

1 stop8h 58m

$299

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

mié. 10/1

5:25 am-9:30 am

1 stop7h 05m

San Diego

mar. 10/7

7:25 am-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$314

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

jue. 10/30

4:05 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

San Diego

sáb. 11/1

9:27 am-5:49 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$323

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

mar. 11/25

5:30 am-12:29 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San Diego

mar. 12/2

10:41 pm-6:44 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$324

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from Philadelphia during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $403.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from Philadelphia to San Diego is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $381. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $520. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $394. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $471.

What is the cheapest Philadelphia to San Diego flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Philadelphia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $423 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Philadelphia for as low as $378 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to San Diego flight.

How have Philadelphia to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Philadelphia to San Diego flights are approximately 7% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Philadelphia to San Diego (PHL to SAN) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$198

Fastest flight time

5h 36m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $198. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $360.
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to San Diego takes 5h 36m
Direct flights go from Philadelphia to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
  • How far is Philadelphia to San Diego by plane?

    The distance between Philadelphia and San Diego is about 2366.5 mi. Typically, this will take 5h 42m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to San Diego Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to San Diego Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Philadelphia Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Diego

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FrontierPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,174 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,019 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,957 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $223Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,924 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $295Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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  • American Airlines Flights From Philadelphia to San Diego

    American Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Diego, operating 21 flights/week on average for this route. A good American Airlines flight deal for Philadelphia to San Diego starts from $295 round-trip, up to an average price of $445. Our users have rated American Airlines at 7.2/10.

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