Flight time from Philadelphia to San Diego
PHL → SAN · Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport
The flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 5h 15m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,365 miles (3,806 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 30m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 15m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 48m
When will you arrive?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Philadelphia. You cross 3 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Philadelphia to San Diego?
- About 5h 15m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,365 miles, or 3,806 km (2,055 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Diego is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
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