Philadelphia to San Jose (PHL–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Philadelphia to San Jose
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,498 mi 5h 27m nonstop -3h behind 73 1-stop hubs

PHL–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,498 miles in approximately 5h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 50% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 5h27 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to SJC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
TME ~6h 37m HWD ~7h 7m RIL ~7h 13m TEB ~7h 17m ICT ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,567
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → SJC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
25%
Return
SJC → PHL
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric PHL→SJC BWI→SJC TEB→SJC
Distance from PHL – 90 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 7
Weekly flights 1 15 5
Flight time 5h 27m 5h 19m 4h 56m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose flights · Teterboro (TEB) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Jose is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,498 mi / 4,020 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 27m.
Getting to PHL

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.

Facts

PHL–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,498 mi / 4,020 km
Flight time5h 27m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 5h 27m. The route covers 2,498 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHL to SJC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TME, HWD, RIL, TEB, ICT, JAC, BZN, VNY, ABQ, OMA, IND, LGA, HPN, ACV, ASE, IAD, PWA, ONT, SCE, SNA, YYZ, AGS, SAV, RDU, SDF, CMH, MEM, CHS, PIT, BTV, CAE, SFO, SAT, PVD, BNA, FXE, IAH, STL, JFK, YUL, OPF, BHM, MCO, SRQ, BCT, RSW, JAX, MSY, HOU, MIA, MSP, ORD, HNL, MDW, ATL, DUB, PBI, LGB, EDI, LAS, LAX, PHX, AMS, DEN, DFW, AUS, BCN, SEA, SLC, SAN, DAL, HCR and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Nearby alternatives include BWI and TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHL to SJC

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHL to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SJC ranges from 5 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,498 miles (4,020 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).