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Route overview: San Diego to Philadelphia (PHL) flight deals

San Diego → Philadelphia

Dec 16, 2026 · choose your return date

SAN → PHL1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

December 2026

Dec 16, 2026 · One waySouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$170.00 Dec 16, 2026 · One wayAmerican AirlinesNonstop$195.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026 · 1 nightSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$330.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026 · 1 nightAmerican AirlinesNonstop$380.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 · 2 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$330.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 · 2 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$380.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 · 3 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 · 3 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · 4 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · 4 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 5 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 5 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 · 6 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 · 6 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 · 7 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 · 7 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · 8 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · 8 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · 9 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · 9 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 10 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 10 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 11 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 11 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 12 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 12 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 · 13 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 · 13 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · 14 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$396.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · 14 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$456.00

Flights for your trip

  1. Wed, Dec 16 · One way

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  2. Wed, Dec 16 · One way

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  3. Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 17

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  4. Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 17

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    4:29 pmPHL
    6h 5m
    Nonstop
    7:34 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  5. Wed, Dec 16 – Fri, Dec 18

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    5:35 amPHL
    8h
    BNA · 1h 10m
    10:35 amSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  6. Wed, Dec 16 – Fri, Dec 18

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    6:35 pmPHL
    6h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:37 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  7. Wed, Dec 16 – Sat, Dec 19

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  8. Wed, Dec 16 – Sat, Dec 19

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    4:45 pmPHL
    6h 1m
    Nonstop
    7:46 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  9. Wed, Dec 16 – Sun, Dec 20

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  10. Wed, Dec 16 – Sun, Dec 20

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    4:45 pmPHL
    6h 1m
    Nonstop
    7:46 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  11. Wed, Dec 16 – Tue, Dec 22

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  12. Wed, Dec 16 – Tue, Dec 22

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    6:43 pmPHL
    5h 57m
    Nonstop
    9:40 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  13. Wed, Dec 16 – Wed, Dec 23

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  14. Wed, Dec 16 – Wed, Dec 23

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    6:35 pmPHL
    6h 7m
    Nonstop
    9:42 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  15. Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 24

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  16. Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 24

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    4:29 pmPHL
    6h 5m
    Nonstop
    7:34 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  17. Wed, Dec 16 – Sat, Dec 26

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  18. Wed, Dec 16 – Sat, Dec 26

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    4:45 pmPHL
    6h 1m
    Nonstop
    7:46 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  19. Wed, Dec 16 – Sun, Dec 27

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  20. Wed, Dec 16 – Sun, Dec 27

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    4:45 pmPHL
    6h 1m
    Nonstop
    7:46 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  21. Wed, Dec 16 – Mon, Dec 28

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  22. Wed, Dec 16 – Mon, Dec 28

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    4:45 pmPHL
    6h 1m
    Nonstop
    7:46 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  23. Wed, Dec 16 – Wed, Dec 30

    Southwest Airlines
    11:55 amSAN
    7h 15m
    BNA · 1h 20m
    10:10 pmPHL
    Southwest Airlines
    1:25 pmPHL
    7h 50m
    MDW · 1h 5m
    6:15 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  24. Wed, Dec 16 – Wed, Dec 30

    American Airlines
    9:27 amSAN
    5h 15m
    Nonstop
    5:42 pmPHL
    American Airlines
    6:35 pmPHL
    6h 7m
    Nonstop
    9:42 pmSAN

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-16 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA1633Axel-exclusive $195.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825Axel-exclusive $170.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-17American AirlinesAA1633 / AA1236Axel-exclusive $380.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-17Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $330.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-18American AirlinesAA1633 / AA2051Axel-exclusive $380.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-18Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN4609 + WN1044Axel-exclusive $330.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-19American AirlinesAA1633 / AA1236Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-19Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-20American AirlinesAA1633 / AA1236Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-20Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-21American AirlinesAA1633 / AA1236Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-21Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-22American AirlinesAA1633 / AA2051Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-22Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-23American AirlinesAA1633 / AA2051Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-23Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-24American AirlinesAA1633 / AA1236Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-24Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-25American AirlinesAA1633 / AA2051Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-25Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN4609 + WN1044Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-26American AirlinesAA1633 / AA1236Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-26Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-27American AirlinesAA1633 / AA1236Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-27Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-28American AirlinesAA1633 / AA1236Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-28Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-29American AirlinesAA1633 / AA2051Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-29Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-30American AirlinesAA1633 / AA2051Axel-exclusive $456.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-30Southwest AirlinesWN4669 + WN2825 / WN2205 + WN1071Axel-exclusive $396.002026-10-29T01:10:05Z

Route overview: San Diego to Philadelphia (PHL) flight deals

2026-12-16 · one way · Axel-exclusive $170.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.

2026-12-16 · one way · Axel-exclusive $195.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-17 · Axel-exclusive $330.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-17 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-17 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-17 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-17 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-17 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-17 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-17 · Axel-exclusive $380.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA1236: PHL 2026-12-17 16:29:00 → SAN 2026-12-17 19:34:00; nonstop; 365 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-18 · Axel-exclusive $330.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4609 / WN1044: PHL 2026-12-18 05:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-18 10:35:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 480 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4609: PHL 2026-12-18 05:35:00 → BNA 2026-12-18 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 70 minutes.
    • WN1044: BNA 2026-12-18 08:10:00 → SAN 2026-12-18 10:35:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-18 · Axel-exclusive $380.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2051: PHL 2026-12-18 18:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-18 21:37:00; nonstop; 362 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $396.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-19 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-19 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-19 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-19 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-19 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-19 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $456.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA1236: PHL 2026-12-19 16:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-19 19:46:00; nonstop; 361 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-20 · Axel-exclusive $396.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-20 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-20 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-20 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-20 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-20 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-20 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-20 · Axel-exclusive $456.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA1236: PHL 2026-12-20 16:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-20 19:46:00; nonstop; 361 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-22 · Axel-exclusive $396.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-22 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-22 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-22 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-22 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-22 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-22 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-22 · Axel-exclusive $456.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2051: PHL 2026-12-22 18:43:00 → SAN 2026-12-22 21:40:00; nonstop; 357 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-23 · Axel-exclusive $396.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-23 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-23 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-23 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-23 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-23 · Axel-exclusive $456.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2051: PHL 2026-12-23 18:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-23 21:42:00; nonstop; 367 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $396.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-24 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-24 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-24 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-24 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-24 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-24 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $456.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA1236: PHL 2026-12-24 16:29:00 → SAN 2026-12-24 19:34:00; nonstop; 365 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $396.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-26 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-26 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-26 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-26 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-26 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-26 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $456.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA1236: PHL 2026-12-26 16:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-26 19:46:00; nonstop; 361 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-27 · Axel-exclusive $396.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-27 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-27 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-27 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-27 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-27 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-27 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-27 · Axel-exclusive $456.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA1236: PHL 2026-12-27 16:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-27 19:46:00; nonstop; 361 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $396.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-28 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-28 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-28 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-28 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $456.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA1236: PHL 2026-12-28 16:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-28 19:46:00; nonstop; 361 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $396.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4669 / WN2825: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 435 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN4669: SAN 2026-12-16 11:55:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 17:45:00; layover at BNA: 80 minutes.
    • WN2825: BNA 2026-12-16 19:05:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 22:10:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2205 / WN1071: PHL 2026-12-30 13:25:00 → SAN 2026-12-30 18:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MDW; 470 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2205: PHL 2026-12-30 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-30 14:40:00; layover at MDW: 65 minutes.
    • WN1071: MDW 2026-12-30 15:45:00 → SAN 2026-12-30 18:15:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $456.00

  • American Airlines AA1633: SAN 2026-12-16 09:27:00 → PHL 2026-12-16 17:42:00; nonstop; 315 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2051: PHL 2026-12-30 18:35:00 → SAN 2026-12-30 21:42:00; nonstop; 367 minutes. Local airport times.

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