Cheap Flights from San Diego to Philadelphia
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Philadelphia
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Philadelphia vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Philadelphia for specific travel dates.
2026-11-25
SAN - PHL
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
SAN - PHL
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-30
SAN - PHL
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SAN - PHL
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
SAN - PHL
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-04
SAN - PHL
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Philadelphia flight facts
Distance
2,365 mi
3,806 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL · Philadelphia Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Philadelphia · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Harrisburg · Harrisburg is 84 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Palm Springs - Philadelphia · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - New York · New York is 89 mi from Philadelphia
Flights San Diego - Baltimore · Baltimore is 90 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Ontario - Philadelphia · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Philadelphia
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - PHL
First | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SAN - PHL
First | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SAN - PHL
First | Non stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SAN - PHL
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SAN - PHL
First | Non stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SAN - PHL
First | Non stop
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Galloway (United States)
Seaview Hotel
From 12,000 Pts or $209
New Brunswick, NJ (USA)
Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick
From 40,000 Pts or $120
Philadelphia (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
From Pts or $734
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Philadelphia depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia.
San Diego and Philadelphia are about 2,365 miles (3,806 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,365-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Philadelphia: Philadelphia Intl (PHL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Philadelphia, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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