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$109+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — PHL
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Philadelphia are usually found in October or November, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$442
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Philadelphia flight deals.
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From San Jose to Philadelphia
One-way flight from San Jose to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 March 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/302:04 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/65:15 amPHL - SJC
1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$142
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/166:10 amSJC - PHL
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/233:35 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 4/52:40 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop11h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1910:08 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop12h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sun 7/275:15 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Thu 8/72:40 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop11h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/25$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/52:40 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Tue 4/158:00 amPHL - SJC
1 stop13h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/26:50 amSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Fri 8/296:10 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sun 5/116:45 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/244:56 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$353
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/225:56 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines
Fri 4/256:53 pmPHL - SJC
2 stops16h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$470

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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

Tue 5/6

2:50 pm-5:52 am

1 stop12h 02m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/13

6:00 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop24h 33m

$142

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 4/16

6:10 am-4:43 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/23

3:35 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$217

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sat 4/5

2:40 pm-5:31 am

1 stop11h 51m

Philadelphia

Sat 4/19

10:08 pm-7:29 am

1 stop12h 21m

$264

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sun 7/27

5:15 pm-5:48 am

1 stop9h 33m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/7

2:40 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$277

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sat 4/5

2:40 pm-5:31 am

1 stop11h 51m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/16

8:00 am-4:31 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$278

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Fri 5/2

6:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Philadelphia

Fri 8/29

6:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$303

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sun 5/11

6:45 pm-5:35 am

1 stop7h 50m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/24

4:56 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$353

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 4/22

5:56 pm-5:44 am

1 stop8h 48m

Philadelphia

Fri 4/25

6:53 pm-8:45 am

2 stops16h 52m

$470

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 6/3

7:16 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 44m

$109

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 3/31

7:54 pm-12:11 am

2 stops25h 17m

$130

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 March 21, 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 March 26, 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 March 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $142. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $217 and $277, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 64% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $109. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Frontier, 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$158Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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