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

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Cheap Flights from PHL to SAN starting at $59 One Way, $129 Round Trip

Prices starting at $129 for return flights and $59 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.

Tue, Apr 8 - Thu, May 1
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$129 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$129
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 8 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Thu, May 1, priced at $129 found 2 days ago
Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 8
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$170 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 1 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Tue, Apr 8, priced at $170 found 2 days ago
Tue, May 20 - Thu, May 29
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$253 Roundtrip, just found
$253
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, May 20 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Thu, May 29, priced at $253 just found
Wed, Jun 25 - Wed, Jul 2
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$323 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$323
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 25 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Wed, Jul 2, priced at $323 found 21 hours ago
Tue, May 20 - Mon, May 26
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$331 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$331
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, May 20 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Mon, May 26, priced at $331 found 6 hours 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
The price is $231 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$231
includes taxes & fees
$205 per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 5 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,568 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $171 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$171
includes taxes & fees
$152 per night
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,603 reviews)
"Loved the convenience of being right across the street from the Cruise port. The downside was the room became extremely warm in the afternoon with the sun coming through the curtains. AC was unable to keep up and keep the room cool."

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 out of 5
3880 Greenwood St, San Diego, CA
The price is $127 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$127
includes taxes & fees
$113 per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,752 reviews)
Very satisfied
"We had a first floor room with a king bed. It had plenty of room with multiple outlets for AC and USB but not USB-C. The shower was great. The toilet flushed fine. The refrigerator and microwave worked properly. We were able to park directly outside the door. We did not notice any outside noise or ..."

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
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

The Dana on Mission Bay
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $202 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$202
includes taxes & fees
$179 per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,274 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA
The price is $160 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$160
includes taxes & fees
$142 per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,349 reviews)
"Overall, great stay. I will say, the LED property lights should be pointed down instead of directly into rooms. Hot tub was very nice. There is covered parking for an additional fee. Also, housekeeping shares the elevator with guests and that was a little inconvenient."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $243 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$243
includes taxes & fees
$215 per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,147 reviews)
"Beautiful resort. We were in the tower on the top floor facing the highway so it was constantly loud with those sounds when on the balcony. The room was quiet, and the staff very accommodating when it came to daily service. Their Spa Breeza was to die for. I really loved being pampered and my massage ..."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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
The price is $171 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$171
includes taxes & fees
$152 per night
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,603 reviews)
"Loved the convenience of being right across the street from the Cruise port. The downside was the room became extremely warm in the afternoon with the sun coming through the curtains. AC was unable to keep up and keep the room cool."

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Sheraton San Diego Resort
4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $231 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$231
includes taxes & fees
$205 per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 5 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,568 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

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
The price is $153 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$153
includes taxes & fees
$136 per night
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great value!
"The service here was fantastic. They have a free shuttle to the airport and Old Town from which you can take public transportation anywhere you want to go. The breakfast was great, lots to choose from. The minimarket came in clutch for late night snacks. Practically across the street is Las Brasas, ..."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

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
The price is $111 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$111
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great for a budget stay. Parking is rough but free. Great place to just sleep. No frills, no thrills just the basics."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

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
The price is $83 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$83
includes taxes & fees
$74 per night
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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 ...
6.2/10 (2,012 reviews)
"I enjoy my stay"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

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
The price is $104 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$104
includes taxes & fees
$93 per night
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,177 reviews)
"It was convenient, the staff was friendly, the rooms were clean. We were there for 3 nights and would stay there again."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

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
The price is $223 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$223
includes taxes & fees
$198 per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,481 reviews)
"We stayed in a studio with 2 queen beds. It was spacious and clean and well equipped. We had dishes, sink, mini fridge and freezer and microwave. Coffee maker and they provided pods and bottled water. Our room had a balcony which was great. Only negative was we were room 642 which is close to the ..."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

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
The price is $202 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$202
includes taxes & fees
$179 per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,274 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa
Catamaran Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA
The price is $238 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$238
includes taxes & fees
$211 per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Rooms need some better cleaning."

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

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
Philadelphia
Destination Airport
San Diego
Number Of Airlines Serving
4
Distance
2365 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
5:30PM PDT
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Mar 24
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

Am I able to catch a flight from Philadelphia, PA Airport (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.) to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) now?
Head to the Covid-19 Travel Advisor for the most useful information on quarantine and travel restrictions when flying from Philadelphia, PA Airport (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.) to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.).
Are there non-stop flights from Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) to San Diego Airport?
Don’t worry about lengthy stopovers or missing your next flight. American Airlines will fly you nonstop from Philadelphia, PA Airport (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.) to San Diego Airport.
What is the shortest flight from Philadelphia, PA Airport (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Take the opportunity to unwind on your way from Society Hill to Leucadia. The quickest flight time from PHL to San Diego Airport is 7 hours and 34 minutes, which gives you ample time to indulge in a tipple or lose yourself in a gripping novel.
How many hours flight from PHL to San Diego Airport?
Settle in and get comfy, because a typical plane ride from Philadelphia Airport to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) is 7 hours and 40 minutes. Watch a movie or two, finish that book … You’ll have plenty of time to sit back and relax.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What airlines have the most flights from PHL to SAN?
If you’re looking for a problem-free trip, consider booking your ticket with American Airlines. This carrier has 134 flights every month from Philadelphia Airport to SAN and is one of the most popular airlines servicing this route.

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