Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours 55 minutes.
San Diego's timezone is UTC-8, making San Diego three hours behind Philadelphia.
Flights from PHL to SAN start at 08:14 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 19:10 with American Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your PHL to SAN flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to San Diego (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is American Airlines.
With 72.7% of its services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PHL to SAN flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PHL and SAN:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Nashville Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Currently, R 1,599 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,520. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from PHL to SAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHL to SAN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you're coming in on a late Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near SAN:
Go where the road takes you with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across San Diego and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
San Diego International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central San Diego. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Diego in March.
Before locking in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to SAN in February. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Phoenix is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without seeing Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.
