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$100+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Jose (PHL - SJC)

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SJC
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to San Jose are usually found in September or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Jose (SJC). 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 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Frontier)

One-way from

$100
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$396
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/27:19 amPHL - SJC
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Thu 6/52:35 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop12h 14mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/26:22 pmPHL - SJC
2 stops18h 43mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/56:00 amSJC - PHL
2 stops21h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$229
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:15 amPHL - SJC
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/87:41 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/45:00 amPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/87:09 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 7/1510:40 amPHL - SJC
2 stops13h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/226:24 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 8/121:40 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Tue 8/199:20 amSJC - PHL
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 6/36:00 amPHL - SJC
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Mon 6/97:11 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/28$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 12/127:25 amPHL - SJC
1 stop12h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/156:15 amSJC - PHL
2 stops20h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$440

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to San Jose that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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San Jose

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Mon 6/2

7:19 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Jose

Thu 6/5

2:35 pm-5:49 am

1 stop12h 14m

$218

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Mon 6/2

6:22 pm-10:05 am

2 stops18h 43m

San Jose

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops21h 30m

$229

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Fri 7/4

5:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop8h 53m

San Jose

Tue 7/8

7:09 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 41m

$234

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Sun 5/11

6:54 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop26h 47m

San Jose

Tue 5/13

4:28 pm-5:55 am

1 stop10h 27m

$245

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Tue 7/15

10:40 am-9:02 pm

2 stops13h 22m

San Jose

Tue 7/22

6:24 pm-5:37 am

1 stop8h 13m

$256

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Tue 8/12

1:40 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Jose

Tue 8/19

9:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$269

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Tue 6/3

1:15 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Jose

Mon 6/9

7:11 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 39m

$277

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-3:49 pm

2 stops12h 49m

San Jose

Sat 5/17

6:00 pm-10:04 am

2 stops13h 04m

$511

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Sat 5/17

6:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$100

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Sun 6/8

6:15 am-11:18 am

1 stop8h 03m

$107

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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 Philadelphia to San Jose in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Philadelphia-San Jose flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San Jose 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 Philadelphia-San Jose 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 Philadelphia to San Jose

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to San Jose. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to San Jose is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Philadelphia to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 PHL to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to San Jose in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to San Jose flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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 San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Philadelphia to San Jose to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $218, Frontier will fly you from Philadelphia to San Jose and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $229 and $239, respectively. Frontier is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $100 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $107 and Delta from $139 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to San Jose 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 Philadelphia to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Philadelphia to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Philadelphia to San Jose

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to San Jose. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$163Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$176Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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