Travelling from San Diego to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia leaving from either of these.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) are the chief entry points to Philadelphia.
The average length of a direct San Diego to Philadelphia flight is 5 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Diego.
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 20 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from San Diego to Philadelphia is with American Airlines at 23:00. Choose the first SAN to PHL departure operated by American Airlines at 06:15 to maximise your time in Philadelphia.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your San Diego to Philadelphia flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Philadelphia
₹ 11,631 is the best price for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Philadelphia. Return flights start from ₹ 22,193. These fares may change depending on availability.
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Flying from San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You can catch a direct flight from San Diego to Philadelphia taking off from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Start your journey at SAN and come in for landing at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Look out for promotions with American Airlines. This carrier offers direct San Diego to Philadelphia plane tickets from SAN.
SAN is about 3 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Philadelphia? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to San Diego International Airport:
71.38% of flights leaving from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is approximately 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and venture far and wide through Philadelphia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. Following your flight from San Diego to Philadelphia, it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Budget, National and Enterprise.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from TTN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Trenton-Mercer Airport can be found at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
February is the quietest month for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia, while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your San Diego to Philadelphia ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from San Diego to Philadelphia around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from San Diego to Philadelphia, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Philadelphia must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
