Award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for PHL→SAN. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 43,600 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Data as of
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Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN) at a glance
- From
- Philadelphia International, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (PHL)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, California, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Diego (SAN)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 17,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 329 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 202 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 225 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 159 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 19,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 319 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 282 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 245 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 25,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 35,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 329 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | JetBlue TrueBlue | 19,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $11.20 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 9,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 309 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 43,600 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 107 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 25,500 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 309 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,500 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (9 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (25 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (18 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (23 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (22 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (21 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (22 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (15 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (24 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (26 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (29 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 43,600 · Qantas (10 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
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Search Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)Questions about award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)
What's the lowest Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 309 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:07 UTC). In business class, 43,600 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 245 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 309 dates, first class 309 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first class 329 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 202 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 319 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 282 dates, business class 245 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 225 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 159 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 9,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 9,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 43,600 points with Qantas (29 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.