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$105 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Philadelphia

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Cheapest round-trip
$209
Typical prices: $381-$266
American Airlines
Tue 4/28Wed 4/29
SJC - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$105
Typical prices: $145-$271
Frontier
Mon 5/4
SJC - PHL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $209 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and Philadelphia. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $274 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 15m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Philadelphia (SJC-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Philadelphia

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 5:38 am
SJC
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PHL
10h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 10:59 pm
PHL
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SJC
10h 01m
1 stop
$209American Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
10:55 pm - 10:50 am
SJC
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PHL
8h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:00 pm - 9:20 pm
PHL
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SJC
10h 20m
2 stops
$214Southwest
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
Frontier Logo
2:12 pm - 6:52 am
SJC
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PHL
13h 40m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:40 am - 1:17 pm
PHL
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SJC
29h 37m
1 stop
$221Frontier
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, Apr 30
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 11:55 pm
SJC
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PHL
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PHL
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SJC
8h 00m
1 stop
$229Southwest
Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31
Frontier Logo
12:57 pm - 9:10 am
SJC
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PHL
17h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:50 pm - 11:59 am
PHL
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SJC
19h 09m
1 stop
$231Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 4
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 10:00 pm
SJC
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PHL
9h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PHL
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SJC
8h 00m
1 stop
$234Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Fri, May 1
Frontier Logo
8:11 pm - 5:13 am
SJC
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PHL
30h 02m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:43 am - 5:44 pm
PHL
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SJC
14h 01m
1 stop
$235Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 4
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 5:50 pm
SJC
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PHL
8h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 11:30 pm
PHL
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SJC
10h 00m
2 stops
$239Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
Frontier Logo
12:57 pm - 9:10 am
SJC
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PHL
17h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:50 pm - 11:59 am
PHL
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SJC
19h 09m
1 stop
$246Frontier
Sun, May 31 - Sat, Jun 6
Frontier Logo
12:57 pm - 9:10 am
SJC
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PHL
17h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:50 pm - 11:59 am
PHL
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SJC
19h 09m
1 stop
$255Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Philadelphia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose, California to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Philadelphia departing in April.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Philadelphia is October, where tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $538 and $445 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Philadelphia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to Philadelphia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Philadelphia

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Philadelphia was $105 for a one-way ticket and $209 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and Philadelphia?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Jose to Philadelphia. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Philadelphia?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Philadelphia?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Philadelphia, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Philadelphia, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Philadelphia are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $430 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Philadelphia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and PHL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Philadelphia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4329 reviews
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8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

I was trying to take 2 one and a half hour one way trips and I experienced almost 20 delays over the course of those two trips. Only a few of them were due to weather the rest was disorganization

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Frontier line changes my flight schedule with out my authorization. They never ask me and with out my concern they cut off 4 hours of my vacation they force my to leave 4 hours early from Puerto Rico.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Good- no snacks on a 4+ hour flight is painful but more painful was the lack of WiFi.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

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