Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,365
miles
3,806
kilometers
2,055
nautical miles

🕐 5 hours
Flight Time
🧭 W (271°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,365 3,784
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,365 3,784
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,365 3,548
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,365 3,548
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,365 4,730
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,365 3,548
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Philadelphia and San Diego earns you 4,730 base miles - that's 19% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The PHL to SAN route connects Philadelphia, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,365 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 271° from Philadelphia. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2,365 miles (3,806 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PHL to SAN typically take around 5 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,365 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.