Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Jose.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SJC to PHL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SJC and PHL include:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
R 1,624 is currently the best price for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,621. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SJC to PHL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SJC to PHL.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
84.69% of flights leaving Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SJC.
To reach Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SJC:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're landing on a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near PHL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget to explore Philadelphia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport to the centre of Philadelphia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The quietest month for a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SJC to PHL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider Boston, about 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key reasons to visit.
