San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL): American Airlines. The two airports are 2,365 miles (3,806 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 43 ways to fly it with one stop, through Indianapolis, Saint Louis and Columbus and more.
How many miles SAN to PHL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 28,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAN to PHL
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book SAN to PHL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
SAN to PHL with one stop
43 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Omaha (OMA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
SAN to PHL: common questions
How many miles does SAN to PHL cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (16,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to PHL?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL).
How far is San Diego from Philadelphia by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and Philadelphia (PHL) are 2,365 miles (3,806 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAN to PHL award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Diego and Philadelphia?
The most direct connections are through Indianapolis (IND), Saint Louis (STL), Columbus (CMH), Kansas City (MCI) and Cincinnati (CVG). On 27 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Saint Louis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.