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$62+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Philadelphia (SJC - PHL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PHL
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$190
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$62
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$372
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/48:31 amSJC - PHL
1 stop19h 21mFrontier
Wed 5/146:54 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop26h 47mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$190
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1311:00 amSJC - PHL
1 stop15h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/206:00 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$209
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:41 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/510:08 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:09 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/145:21 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:05 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Sat 5/314:58 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/15$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:00 amSJC - PHL
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Fri 5/305:45 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:24 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/96:20 amPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/13$286
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/293:36 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop11h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/37:04 amPHL - SJC
1 stop10h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$392

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sun 5/4

12:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/7

6:54 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop26h 47m

$190

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 5/13

11:00 am-5:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/20

6:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$209

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Thu 5/1

7:41 pm-6:52 am

1 stop8h 11m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/5

10:08 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop23h 49m

$230

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 6/10

7:09 pm-7:18 am

1 stop9h 09m

Philadelphia

Sat 6/14

5:21 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$251

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Fri 5/16

11:00 pm-10:36 am

1 stop8h 36m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

5:30 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 46m

$277

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 5/28

11:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/30

5:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$278

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 5/19

6:45 pm-9:45 am

2 stops12h 00m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/31

4:56 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$358

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 4/29

3:36 pm-5:44 am

1 stop11h 08m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/3

7:04 am-2:46 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$392

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 5/7

4:28 pm-6:01 am

1 stop10h 33m

$62

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Thu 5/1

7:41 pm-6:52 am

1 stop8h 11m

$98

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Philadelphia in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Jose-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Philadelphia

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Jose to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from San Jose to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Jose to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $190. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $209 and $251, respectively. Frontier is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Philadelphia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose to Philadelphia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from San Jose to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$158Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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