Philadelphia to San Diego (PHL–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,365 miles in approximately 5h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 21 | 321, 32Q | 5h42-5h57 | Oneworld | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| IB Iberia | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→SAN | ACY→SAN | EWR→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 46 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | – | 61 |
| Flight time | 5h 51m | 4h 31m | 5h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
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, Sun Country Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Iberia. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PHL to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to SAN is about 5 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,365 miles (3,806 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).