Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Diego three hours behind Philadelphia.
Flights from PHL to SAN start from 08:20 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:37 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 48 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PHL to SAN flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to San Diego (and then exploring more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
With 72.73% of its services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PHL to SAN flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PHL and SAN:
Kansas City International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Currently, Rs26,359 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs48,053. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from PHL to SAN by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PHL to SAN.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PHL. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you're coming in on a late Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:
Grab a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
The street address for SAN is Airport Drive.
San Diego International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central San Diego. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit San Diego based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you want to visit San Diego during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PHL to SAN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done San Diego, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to check off its leading sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, consider Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among its highlights.
