Philadelphia to San Jose (PHL–SJC) — 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–SJC had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,498 miles in 5h 5m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Jose from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→SJC | ILG→SJC | TTN→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 5m | 5h 20m | 5h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
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–SJC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to SJC
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
PHL to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to SJC is about 5 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,498 miles (4,020 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Ewing Township (TTN) and Atlantic City (ACY).