San Jose to Philadelphia (SJC–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJC–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,498 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 135 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from San Jose
| Metric | SJC→PHL | OAK→PHL | SFO→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJC | – | 29 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – | 146 |
| Flight time | 4h 33m | 4h 49m | 5h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SJC: PDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
SJC–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJC to PHL
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SJC to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to PHL ranges from 4 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,498 miles (4,020 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
135 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HWD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Monterey (MRY).