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

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Cheap Flights from PHL to SAN starting at $86 One Way, $160 Round Trip

Prices starting at $160 for return flights and $86 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.

Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$160 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $160 found 4 days ago
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$382 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$382
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $382 found 2 days ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$391 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$391
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $391 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$400 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$400
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $400 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
PHL
Philadelphia
SAN
San Diego
$406 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from Philadelphia to San Diego, returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $406 found 1 day 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
$191 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$220 total
May 3 - May 4
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 ...
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 Apr 29 to Apr 30
$211 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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! (6,110 reviews)
We stayed for an event and we had to wait 1hour to be checked in while there was 3 staff members chatting in the corner and the line was out the door. We also were offered an upgrade for our room which we paid for to have a balcony and they gave us the balcony where you couldn’t even step outside ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$94 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,387 reviews)
Beautiful pool, hot tubs and grounds

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$235 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$270 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,550 reviews)
Great place for kids. Lots to do right at the resort, no need to leave, but great attractions nearby. Main pool was great, but get there early and grab some chairs. Signage was not great, took a day or two to get our bearings. Also only one location to get decent coffee and the line was LONG. Restaurant ...

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$94 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,387 reviews)
Beautiful pool, hot tubs and grounds

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$262 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$303 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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! (3,539 reviews)
The hotel was very nice. The only negative, is that the hotel is starting to show it's age.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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 Apr 29 to Apr 30
$211 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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! (6,110 reviews)
We stayed for an event and we had to wait 1hour to be checked in while there was 3 staff members chatting in the corner and the line was out the door. We also were offered an upgrade for our room which we paid for to have a balcony and they gave us the balcony where you couldn’t even step outside ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$191 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$220 total
May 3 - May 4
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 ...
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
$141 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$162 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,070 reviews)
I’ve been a Hampton Inn loyalist for a long time, but I may need to reconsider my unjustified avoidance of Holiday Inn Expresses. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, the shuttle was super convenient, the free breakfast exceeded my expectations, the bed was comfy, and the in-room desk area ...

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$107 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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! (1,371 reviews)
Convenient to freeways, plenty of parking and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 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
$63 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$72 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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 (2,103 reviews)
Felt unsafe and dirty

Reviewed on Apr 14, 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
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$116 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (3,666 reviews)
Clean, great customer service always, pool is ok but I don’t like restaurant closed on Sunday and Monday for a big hotel needs keeping open all time for better service and business

Reviewed on Apr 15, 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
$217 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$250 total
May 10 - May 11
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,983 reviews)
The staff is beyond welcoming and friendly. Wonderful experience.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 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
$219 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$252 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (4,275 reviews)
My family and I had a great time, friendly staff

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$305 nightly
The price is $351 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$351 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,217 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
We had a short stay of two nights, with two littles (ages 7 and 4). The rooms were nice, however outdated, and accommodated our needs quite well. We got an ocean view, while being in the tower. The staff was very pleasant and they had events over the weekend, which was pretty cool. This place is ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 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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