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

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Philadelphia to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,498 mi 5h 42m nonstop -3h behind 115 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 42m. Beyond nonstop, 115 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 0 – – 86% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 86% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
115
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,119
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric PHL→SJC EWR→SJC BWI→SJC
Distance from PHL – 80 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 0 1 7
Flight time 5h 42m 5h 35m 5h 40m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Newark (EWR) to San Jose flights · 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 42m.
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 42m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections115 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 42m. The route covers 2,498 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TME, SLN, FWA, SAF, APA, PWA, YIP, CHO, VNY, ICT, TEB, LEB, JAC, OAK, YNG, AGS, TRM, LGA, ABI, BZN, ASE, EWR, IAD, RIL, IND, SCE, OKC, HWD, LGB, TUL, SCF, FNL, HPN, ABQ, FRG, ACV, CMH, STL, BED, BNA, SBD, BUR, ONT, SBN, SNA, ADS, EGE, SDF, CLE, SGR, MEM, SAV, MKE, MSN, YYZ, RDU, SFB, SAT, HOU, PVD, PIT, OMA, CAE, BOS, BTV, ALB, CHS, ISM, JFK, OPF, JAX, BCT, MCO, APF, FXE, SUA, YUL, SRQ, BHM, PIE, MSY, RSW, NAS, FLL, PBI, BDA, PLS, DTW, MDW, ORD, HNL, ATL, MQJ, MSP, DEN, DUB, EDI, SLC, DAL, LAS, LAX, DFW, AMS, VCE, PDX, PHX, BCN, NCE, SAN, AUS, IAH, SEA, MIA, SEZ and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from SJC to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR, BWI and TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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.

PHL to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SJC ranges from 5 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,498 miles (4,020 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

115 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 Newark (EWR), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).