PHL - SAN
Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Diego from $91
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Low season | January |
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High season | June |
Cheapest flight | $91 |
Average price round-trip | $548 |
Good deal round-trip | $693 |
Good deal one-way | $387 |
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from PHL to San Diego
- Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $387 or less one-way and $693 or less round-trip.
- The cheapest flight from Philadelphia to San Diego was found 29 days before departure, on average.
- Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly is January.
- Morning departure is around 41% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a major hub for both Frontier Airlines and American Airlines. Due to this, you will find many flights that depart from this airport are operated by one of these companies.
- If you’ll be flying with a small child that is still nursing, keep your eyes open for one of the lactation rooms in San Diego International Airport (SAN). These rooms are located in Terminals 1 and 2 and contain comfortable seating, a highchair, a small washing station, and outlets.
- Those that have an early flight departing from Philadelphia International Airport may be interested in staying at a hotel directly at the airport in order to maximize their sleeping time. Minute Suites can be found in Terminals A and B and rent rooms either per hour or overnight, while the Philadelphia Airport Marriott is in Terminal B.
- Travelers that are hungry or thirsty once they have arrived at San Diego International Airport can choose from a few quick dining options in each terminal. Both Ryan Bro’s Coffee in Terminal 1 and Einstein Bros. Bagels in Terminal 2 are open 24h a day and have a variety of to-go options.
- When traveling with a furry friend, you’ll want to make sure that you find one of the “Pet Ports” in Philadelphia International Airport. There is at least one of these areas in each terminal and they contain fake grass and trash cans for pet owners to take advantage of.
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Top 3 airlines serving from Philadelphia to San Diego
Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews8.1
JetBlueOverall score based on 19444 reviews
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86crew
79entertainment
78food
82comfort
82overall
Airline reviews
Pros: "Friendly crew. Roomy Sears."
Cons: "WiFi did not work, no food offerings (even for purchase) on a 6+hr flight, and there were no headphones to watch movies."
Pros: "Friendly crew. Roomy Sears."
Cons: "WiFi did not work, no food offerings (even for purchase) on a 6+hr flight, and there were no headphones to watch movies."
Pros: "The plane was super empty so everyone had their own row to themselves"
Cons: "The flight was bumpy but I think the pilot did all he could"
Pros: "Our flight was delayed due to weather. Every effort was made and ultimately the wait was minimal as compared to the original estimate. The attendant at gate 4e was so courteous and kept us constantly informed. Staff are always courteous, friendly and work very hard to help. Jet Blue is definitely my preference when flying."
Pros: "Comfortable,spacious seats. Direct TV. The flight attendants were efficient and polite."
Cons: "Everything was fine. No complaints."
Pros: "The crew was friendly and accommodating"
Cons: "Boarding took longer than anticipated and limitations of overhead compartment space delayed departure as several passengers had to surrender their luggage to gate check."
Pros: "Really enjoyed the leg room as well as the snack options on the flight!"
Pros: "An overall very pleasant flight with great snack and beverage choices!"
Cons: "On past PHL to BOS flights beverage options were limited but there were a few choices. Today, only water was offered. Also, the new service cart wasn’t used"
Pros: "The crew were so great, seats were bigger than I’m used to, and the movie selection was great. captain got us boarded and was able to take off earlier than expected. Arrived a half hour early."
Pros: "Extra legroom where definitely worth it!! Crew was pleasant and professional."
Cons: "Waiting area in Phillie airport needed some live. That may not be Frontier’s responsibility..."
Pros: "The crew called out beautiful sights as we passed over them. The flight attendants were sweet"
Cons: "Would have been nice to have some entertainment"
Pros: "Seats where comfortable and I had space"
Cons: "Maybe TV's can be added, the crew members weren't so hospitable"
Pros: "Price was right and my golf clubs arrived without incident."
Cons: "Flight was delayed over 1 hour with little explanation."
Pros: "Flight on time, crew was friendly and helpful. Boarding was seamless and overall great experience for the price"
Cons: "Not much leg room but expected with budget airlines"
Pros: "Was direct and easy. No issues with boarding or flight"
Cons: "Cramped"
Pros: "The crew more than adequate. Very nice."
Cons: "The two hour delay caused by no one noticing that the tires needed to be changed which, according to your own pilot was listed as part of the needed ground Maintenance. Boarding the plane before they were changed. De-boarding the plane to change the tires. The one and a half hour wait at the gate for your company to approve the plane for flight. This was not a good experience and I do not want to fly frontier again as a result."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "I will never fly Frontier airlines again. No matter how inexpensive the tickets are, it is not worth the aggravation. Agents were rude. Flight horribly delayed. Plan ride was uncomfortable. I lost my car rental because they close at 5:30pm. When there own employees say there flights are always delayed that alone said it all."
Pros: "Great customer service checkin they were very kind and patient"
Cons: "the seats are not very big"
Pros: "I arrived safely. The crew was very friendly and helped to. All my husband who was scared as this was his first time flying."
Cons: "The agent who checked me in was extremely unprofessional. I felt like she was envious that I was going on a vacation and she had to work. She tried to make my experience a living hell. I personally think she should be fired. She does not enjoy what she is doing. She joyfully told me that it costs $40 to carry my luggage and after I informed her that I saw it online for less she informed me that I should have bought it online. She then stuck me all the way in the last row of the plane. I am 5'9". My husband is 6'2" and over 300 pounds. Those seats have the least leg room. It was pure torture. The flight crew in the back help my poor husband by using humor to help him."
Pros: "No service issues. Our seats were arranged so the family was together for no charge. We were given a bottle of water to mix baby formula for no charge."
Cons: "Hard seats"
Pros: "Wide aisle"
Cons: "Pilot forgot paper work and added 1 hour to our flight"
Pros: "Quick boarding, smooth ride"
Cons: "No entertainment or food or drink service on a 6 hour flight"
Pros: "The flight down to Atlanta was fine. However the flight home was cancelled due to snow, and the earliest flight I could get was 3 days later. I missed a concert I purchased tickets for MONTHS ago. Not to mention added parking expenses. Spirit offered NOTHING in lieu of these inconveniences."
Cons: "The flight down to Atlanta was fine. However the flight home was cancelled due to snow, and the earliest flight I could get was 3 days later. I missed a concert I purchased tickets for MONTHS ago. Not to mention added parking expenses. Spirit offered NOTHING in lieu of these inconveniences."
Pros: "I DIDN'T LIKE ANYTHING"
Cons: "The customer service is rude, unhelpful and provided no solutions. I spoke with three agents including a supervisory and no one wanted to help. Worst airline. I would rather pay more than attempt to fly with Spirit Airline."
Pros: "Everything!!! Super impressed!"
Cons: "That I had to leave the amazing experience and go on vacation. :("
Pros: "No way to contact wheelchair assistance when being dropped of to begin flight. Waited 30 minuted for a wheelchair. Had to ask Amer.Air agent for help. Other airlines are far more attentive. Seats need 2 more inches, felt squished. Very costly baggage policy, charge for carry- ons."
Pros: "I ended up buying a different flight with a different airline because I would have been stuck in Vegas for 12 hrs AGAIN with this airline. It's trash"
Cons: "You have to pay for half glass of water?!!! Unfriendly crew"
Pros: "It was on time, smooth takeoff and landing. What I expected from spirit otherwise (no food/beverages)"
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Philadelphia - San Diego Flights
Departure:
Philadelphia (PHL)United States
Destination:
San Diego (SAN)United States
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