Cheap Flights from San Jose to Philadelphia
Cheap Flights from San Jose to Philadelphia
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Philadelphia vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 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 Jose to Philadelphia for specific travel dates.
2026-11-19
SJC - PHL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-21
SJC - PHL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
SJC - PHL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
SJC - PHL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
SJC - PHL
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $125
2026-11-23
SJC - PHL
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $125
San Jose to Philadelphia flight facts
Distance
2,498 mi
4,020 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL · Philadelphia Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Philadelphia · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Flights San Jose - New York · New York is 89 mi from Philadelphia
Flights San Jose - Baltimore · Baltimore is 90 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Sacramento - Philadelphia · Sacramento is 94 mi from San Jose
Flights San Jose - Washington · Washington is 126 mi from Philadelphia
Flights Fresno - Philadelphia · Fresno is 128 mi from San Jose
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Philadelphia
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SJC - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SJC - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SJC - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SJC - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SJC - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SJC - PHL
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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 Jose 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 Jose to Philadelphia.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Philadelphia.
San Jose and Philadelphia are about 2,498 miles (4,020 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,498-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 30m 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 Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC). 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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