Cheap flights from PHL to SAN (Philadelphia Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from PHL to SAN starting at $181 One Way, $272 Round Trip

Prices starting at $272 for return flights and $181 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 14
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$272 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 10 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Fri, Aug 14, priced at $272 found 6 days ago
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$324 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 14 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $324 found 4 days ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 15
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$374 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $374 found 5 days ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$401 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$401
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $401 found 5 days ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$421 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$421
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $421 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$245 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,564 reviews)
"Staff is amazing here. Very nice room in the Marina Tower. Note - the two towers are not right next to each other. My sister was in the tower further away which was a bit of a bummer but they do have someone to shuttle you back and forth. It’s a very minor inconvenience."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$211 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,192 reviews)
"Front desk staff were very helpful. Clean room and the property was well maintained. Only complaint was multiple people selling some sort of timeshare or equivalent in the lobby as we left. It felt tacky and like a scam."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
$192 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$223 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,154 reviews)
"Great stay in downtown San Diego! The newly remodeled room was very comfortable, modern, and well-maintained. The hotel is within walking distance of the Gaslamp Quarter, making it easy to enjoy the restaurants, nightlife, and attractions downtown. The location is also excellent for exploring the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$85 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$97 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,579 reviews)
"It was overall a good stay. Pillows sucked but overall not bad."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
$192 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$223 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,154 reviews)
"Great stay in downtown San Diego! The newly remodeled room was very comfortable, modern, and well-maintained. The hotel is within walking distance of the Gaslamp Quarter, making it easy to enjoy the restaurants, nightlife, and attractions downtown. The location is also excellent for exploring the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

The Sofia Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$212 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$246 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,777 reviews)
"The room looked nice but it was a bit too small. I ended up staying alone but if I had one or two others with me with would be pretty cramped and uncomfortable"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$211 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,192 reviews)
"Front desk staff were very helpful. Clean room and the property was well maintained. Only complaint was multiple people selling some sort of timeshare or equivalent in the lobby as we left. It felt tacky and like a scam."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$213 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$245 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,564 reviews)
"Staff is amazing here. Very nice room in the Marina Tower. Note - the two towers are not right next to each other. My sister was in the tower further away which was a bit of a bummer but they do have someone to shuttle you back and forth. It’s a very minor inconvenience."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$144 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$166 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,067 reviews)
"The free shuttle to the airport was the key factor in our choice"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$102 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$117 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,420 reviews)
"The room was very clean and staff was friendly. There was a very strong smell of cleaning solution in the room. This could be a problem for anyone with respiratory sensitivities. Parking was very tight."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$71 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (2,128 reviews)
"Got charged for two nights even though I checked out early. Front desk didn’t care to help. A lot of homeless outside the property. Felt unclean and unsafe. Minimal amenities as well."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$92 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$106 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,723 reviews)
"Location was great. Clean inside rooms and property. Pool was a definite WIN!! The front desk staff (minus 1 young lady on Friday night) was AWESOME!! The gentleman was SUPER helpful & friendly. Went above and beyond for sure!! And then…there was FIGHT:/ around 2am night 1 there was loud and obnoxious ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$277 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$319 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,116 reviews)
"Hotel staff were very accommodating, early check-in, use of resort amenities, everything was just perfect!!! Definitely recommend this resort!!!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$214 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$246 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,370 reviews)
"Visit every couple of months. Outstanding service and atmosphere!"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$314 nightly
The price is $362 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$362 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,263 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"This was our 3rd stay in the last few years. It’s perfect for our family. Well maintained, clean and safe!"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

PHL to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
PHL Address & GPS
Address:
Industrial Highway and Island Road
Philadelphia PA, 19153
United States
IATA Code:
PHL
Longitude:
-75.243305
Latitude:
39.876413
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Philadelphia Airport to San Diego Airport?
We're about to make your upcoming getaway even better. American Airlines flies nonstop from Philadelphia Airport to San Diego Airport, so you'll be hitting the tarmac and starting your unforgettable adventure before you know it.
What is the shortest flight from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to San Diego Airport?
Indulge in an in-flight vino and settle into your seat with a riveting novel or movie. With the journey from Philadelphia Airport to SAN taking 7 hours and 41 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to kick back and enjoy the experience.
How many hours flight from Philadelphia Airport to San Diego Airport?
On average, it takes 7 hours and 46 minutes to go from PHL to SAN. Breeze through the journey by watching a few movies and listening to podcasts. Alternatively, use the time to catch up on some rest.
What airlines have the most flights from PHL to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Whether you go for aisle, middle or window, you'll journey to your destination safely and comfortably with American Airlines. This reputable airline has 139 flights from PHL to SAN every month.

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