Philadelphia to San Diego (PHL–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 2,365 miles in approximately 5h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 42 | 321, 32Q, 7M8 | 5h51-6h09 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 321 | 6h09 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→SAN | EWR→SAN | BWI→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 80 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 50 | 47 |
| Flight time | 5h 36m | 5h 9m | 5h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to SAN
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Iberia. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to SAN ranges from 5 hours 36 minutes to 6 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,365 miles (3,806 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).