Flight time from San Diego to Philadelphia
SAN → PHL · San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
The flight from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 4h 27m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,365 miles (3,806 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
4h 38m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
4h 27m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 8m
When will you arrive?
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Diego. You cross 3 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
See your exact arrival time
Plan the trip
We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Common questions
- How long is the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?
- About 4h 27m 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?
- Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Other routes