Philadelphia (PHL) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,498
miles
4,020
kilometers
2,170
nautical miles

🕐 5h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 W (281°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,498 3,997
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,498 3,997
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,498 3,747
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,498 3,747
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,498 4,996
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,498 3,747
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 Jose earns you 4,996 base miles - that's 20% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The PHL to SJC route connects Philadelphia, United States with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,498 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 281° 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 2,498 miles (4,020 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PHL to SJC typically take around 5h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,498 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.