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Quick Flight Summary from San Diego to Philadelphia

  • Lowest recent price
    $122
  • Direct flight duration 7 hour 22 min
  • Arrival airports PHL / ZFV / TTN
  • Best days to book Saturday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $284

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

Best Price

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
25 Nov, Wed
San Diego – Philadelphia
19h 55m
1 stop
SAN–PHL

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
26 Oct, Mon
San Diego – Philadelphia
15h 51m
1 stop
SAN–PHL
Shortest Flight

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
21 Oct, Wed
San Diego – Philadelphia
14h 25m
1 stop
SAN–PHL

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
24 Oct, Sat
San Diego – Philadelphia
15h 51m
1 stop
SAN–PHL

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
23 Oct, Fri
San Diego – Philadelphia
1d 5h 23m
1 stop
SAN–PHL

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
21 Nov, Sat
San Diego – Philadelphia
18h 11m
1 stop
SAN–PHL

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
20 Oct, Tue
San Diego – Philadelphia
1d 3h 57m
1 stop
SAN–PHL

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
22 Oct, Thu
San Diego – Philadelphia
15h 51m
1 stop
SAN–PHL

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
22 Nov, Sun
San Diego – Philadelphia
19h 55m
1 stop
SAN–PHL

Last update: 19 October 2026 17:58

Estimated Prices for San Diego to Philadelphia Flights

Cheapest Day26 October Monday
Best Price
$141
Average Price
$301
$574
$141
$167
20Tue
Oct
$153
21Wed
$181
22Thu
$162
23Fri
$153
24Sat
$253
25Sun
$141
26Mon
$458
27Tue
$459
28Wed
$326
29Thu
$305
30Fri
$326
31Sat
$574
01Sun
Nov
$281
02Mon
$392
03Tue
$305
04Wed
$305
05Thu
$325
06Fri
$280
07Sat
$300
08Sun
$325
09Mon
$280
10Tue
$280
11Wed
$234
12Thu
$280
13Fri
$512
14Sat
$410
15Sun
$300
16Mon
$280
17Tue
$280
18Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from San Diego City Center

San Diego Intl. Airport

San Diego International Airport is located 5 kilometres from the city centre, which is approximately a 10-minute drive. You can choose a variety of transportation options, including the metrobus and taxi.

Taxi

Taxis are the most commonly used mode of transportation to and from the airport. You can reach your hotel, the city centre, or any other destination comfortably by using a taxi. Taxi fares for travel to nearby neighbourhoods are generally low, however, it is important to keep in mind that taxi drivers receive a tip of up to 15%.

Metrobus

The metrobus, which is commonly referred to as ‘The Flyer’, can take you to the airport from specific bus stations in the city centre. There is also sufficient luggage space available in the metrobus. This is an easy and cheap mode of transportation.  

Shuttle Services

The shuttle service is another mode of transportation for those planning to travel to the airport from the city centre. If you want to get around the problem of transportation in a comfortable way, the shuttle service is an option to consider.   

Private Vehicle

Using your private vehicle is another option. The airport is located along Interstate 5 (I-5). You can drive to the airport by taking the State Route 163 (SR 163), the Interstate 8 (I-8), the I-15, and then by following directions. You can also park your vehicle at the airport’s car park area, but do note that car park fees are charged by the number of hours, days, and months.

Airport Information

There are many ways to spend your time at San Diego International Airport. You can purchase gifts at reasonable prices for those you care about at the Duty Free Americas, Gaslamp MarketPlace, InMotion Entertainment, and other stores inside the Terminal 2 building.

You can consider eating and drinking at the likes of Urban Crave, Tommy V's Pizzeria, and Starbucks. If you have time to spare before your flight, you can take advantage and relax at the spa saloon inside the terminal building.  

Transportation to Philadelphia City Center from Airport

Philadelphia Intl. Airport

Passengers who want to reach the city from Philadelphia International Airport are provided with public transportation by trains. In addition to renting private cars at the airport, the passengers can rent a limousine with a private driver and go whenever they wish by making a unique city tour. Among all alternatives, taxis stand out as the means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers.

Taxi

All City Cabs, Capital, City Cab, Cresent, Liberty, Olde City, PHL Cab, Quaker City, Victory and Yellow Cab companies at Philadelphia International Airport are charging fixed rates to take the passengers to the city center. Travelers can pay by cash or credit card. Starting with the second person, there is a $ 1 charge for each extra person, in addition to the fixed rate. There is no extra charge for passengers under 12 years old.

Train

Trains with departure point F Terminal pass through the terminals E, D, C, B and A, respectively, to transport passengers to the Jefferson Railway Station in the city center. Trains, with an interval of half an hour, operate between 05:07 and midnight. Passengers wanting to board the train need to buy tickets from the counters before traveling.

Limousine Rental

The staff at the information desk at the airport next to the luggage delivery areas in the terminal communicates with American Limo, Atlantic Sedan Service, Delaware Express and Tropiano rental companies for those passengers who want to rent a limousine. You can information on fees and other matters from the staff, rent your limousine and pay the fare to limousine drivers by cash or credit card.

Car Rental

You can rent a car 24/7 from the offices of Hertz, Avis, National, Dollar and Enterprise companies located in Philadelphia International Airport's extensive park area to get to the city center.

Philadelphia Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
19 Oct
Clear
20°4°
Today
Tuesday
20 Oct
Cloudy
20°8°
Wednesday
21 Oct
Cloudy
17°8°
Thursday
22 Oct
Cloudy
20°9°
Friday
23 Oct
Cloudy
16°11°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for San Diego-Philadelphia flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all San Diego-Philadelphia flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For San Diego-Philadelphia flights, you can use San Diego Intl. Airport, McClellan Palomar Airport, Marine Corps Miramar Airport, NAS North Island Airport as departure airport, and Philadelphia Intl. Airport, Philadelphia Railway Station, Trenton Mercer Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between San Diego-Philadelphia is 3813 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Diego-Philadelphia flights is Sunday.
Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines organizes direct flights between San Diego-Philadelphia.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Frontier Airlines starts from approximately $123.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Frontier Airlines
$123
—
American Airlines
$306
Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / In-flight Entertainment
Sun Country Airlines
$236
—
Delta Air Lines
$211
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
JetBlue
$271
—
Alaska Airlines
$391
Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece cabin baggage

Last update: 07.10.2026

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