Direct flights from Philadelphia to San Diego
14 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from PHL to SAN.
Flight time: about 5h8m nonstop
Flying back? San Diego → Philadelphia · 19 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Philadelphia local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL1621 | 8:42a | 5h12m | Tue–Wed |
| American AAL1621 | 8:53a | 5h7m | Thu |
| American AAL1621 | 8:57a | 5h9m | Mon |
| American AAL1621 | 9:08a | 5h10m | Sat–Sun |
| American AAL1621 | 9:33a | 5h3m | Fri |
| American AAL3245 | 6:14p | 4h58m | Wed |
| American AAL3245 | 6:23p | 5h11m | Sat |
| American AAL3245 | 6:30p | 5h7m | Tue |
| American AAL3245 | 6:40p | 5h5m | Thu, Sun |
| American AAL3245 | 6:48p | 5h13m | Mon, Fri |
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Other airports near Philadelphia with nonstops to San Diego
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| EWR — NewarkAlaska, United | 80 mi | 33 |
| BWI — BaltimoreAlaska, Southwest | 90 mi | 21 |
| JFK — New York JFKAlaska, Delta, JetBlue | 94 mi | 46 |
| DCA — Washington Reagan NationalAlaska | 119 mi | 7 |
| IAD — Washington DullesAlaska, United | 134 mi | 26 |
The route
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Nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has 14 nonstop flights a week to San Diego (SAN), operated by American. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of PHL and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to San Diego?
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 5h8m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?
Yes — 19 nonstop flights a week from San Diego (SAN) back to Philadelphia (PHL) on American, based on recently observed departures.