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£119 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia departing on 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO-PHL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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08:00 - 22:26SFO-PHL
11h 26m1 stop
09:06 - 18:58PHL-SFO
12h 52m1 stop
£171JetBlue
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Fri, 14 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
17:45 - 11:01SFO-PHL
14h 16m1 stop
12:00 - 13:09PHL-SFO
28h 09m1 stop
£208Sun Country Air
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
17:15 - 06:00SFO-PHL
9h 45m1 stop
18:52 - 00:11PHL-SFO
8h 19m1 stop
£213Delta
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Wed, 12 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
19:05 - 06:00SFO-PHL
7h 55m1 stop
18:52 - 00:11PHL-SFO
8h 19m1 stop
£222Delta
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Mon, 17 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
19:20 - 06:15SFO-PHL
7h 55m1 stop
15:05 - 22:12PHL-SFO
10h 07m1 stop
£226Delta
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Thu, 30 May - Wed, 12 Jun
23:20 - 07:47SFO-PHL
5h 27mdirect
06:35 - 09:36PHL-SFO
6h 01mdirect
£267United Airlines
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Tue, 1 Oct - Thu, 3 Oct
00:32 - 11:40SFO-PHL
8h 08m1 stop
06:35 - 09:36PHL-SFO
6h 01mdirect
£274United Airlines
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Mon, 30 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
15:55 - 20:20SFO-PHL
25h 25m3 stops
05:35 - 19:20PHL-SFO
16h 45m3 stops
£360Southwest
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Tue, 1 Oct - Thu, 3 Oct
08:00 - 05:56SFO-PHL
18h 56m2 stops
19:03 - 23:44PHL-SFO
31h 41m1 stop
£375Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Thu, 30 May
06:50 - 05:40SFO-PHL
19h 50m2 stops
07:15 - 22:31PHL-SFO
18h 16m2 stops
£399Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 26 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct

Flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia is September, where tickets cost £279 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £430 and £424 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Delta offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £119. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Philadelphia return flights on JetBlue from £171 and on Sun Country Air from £208.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Philadelphia per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Philadelphia, with an average flight time of 5h 29m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 43 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Philadelphia?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia take?

Direct flights from San Francisco generally make it to Philadelphia in 5h 30m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,513 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:07 and will be landing in Philadelphia at 14:32.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia jets off at 23:59 and lands at 08:33.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£119
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

When to book flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

  • Is it possible to book a direct flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    There are many daily direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that are offered. You will find that these trips are often serviced by companies such as American Airlines and United Airlines. Many trips also require a layover, and these may be operated by Alaska Airlines.

  • What are my options for traveling from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport?

    If you choose to drive from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport, the trip will normally take you between 10 and 15min if there is no extra traffic. You can also use public transportation, like the Red or Yellow train lines, which will take 35 to 40min.

  • How can I go from Philadelphia International Airport to the city center?

    One of the quickest ways to go from Philadelphia International Airport to the city center is by driving, which will normally take you around 15 to 20min without any congestion on the road. Public transportation is an option as well, such as the Airport Line bus, which departs every 20min. If you take this bus, you can expect the trip to last you around 20min in total.

  • Can I rent a car directly from Philadelphia International Airport?

    Philadelphia International Airport has an on-site rental car center that has offices for several different rental companies, including Alamo, Dollar, and Hertz. You can find the offices for these companies in the Arrivals terminal of the airport, with their desks located just outside of baggage claim in Zone 2. Each of these companies keep their fleet directly on airport property, making it easy to pick up and return your vehicle from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia was £149 for a one-way ticket and £214 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Philadelphia, also known as Philadelphia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Iberia, Delta, British Airways, SWISS, and United Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Philadelphia, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is known for being one of the primary hubs for Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Because of this, it is not uncommon for flights departing from this airport to be serviced by one of these companies.
  • If you will be traveling with small children, keep your eyes open for one of the Mamava Suites that are located in Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). These suites are equipped with everything that parents may need, including benches, changing tables, outlets, and doors that lock.
  • Travelers that have an early flight departing from San Francisco International Airport may want to stay at a hotel directly at the airport. There are nap rooms available at FreshenUp, which is located airside, and you can rent a room either per hour or for periods of 8h.
  • When traveling with a furry friend, take note of the several pet relief areas that are located in Philadelphia International Airport. A “Pet Port” can be found in each terminal and has grass, trash cans, and disposable plastic bags for waste. There are also a few different outdoor pet relief areas that are in designated areas near baggage claim.
  • To get some work done before you need to begin boarding your flight, head to the TripTel Business Center in San Francisco International Airport. This center can be accessed by travelers for free and has copying and fax services, work stations, and even mobile phone rentals.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Philadelphia, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +6 more

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Direct returns

Philadelphia to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air China, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air China, +9 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Cheapest flights to Philadelphia from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/6Mon
1 stopDelta
7h 55mSFO-PHL
£119
26/7Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
24h 24mSFO-PHL
£130
28/7Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 21mSFO-PHL
£134
11/5Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 41mSFO-PHL
£138
11/5Sat
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 25mSFO-PHL
£173
28/5Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
18h 56mSFO-PHL
£186
5/6Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 50mSFO-PHL
£240
18/6Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 10mSFO-PHL
£251
6/5Mon
3 stopsSouthwest
17h 35mSFO-PHL
£263
6/5Mon
directAmerican Airlines
5h 24mSFO-PHL
£325

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 59mSFO-PHL
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 17mPHL-SFO
£365
6/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 35mSFO-PHL
22/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
6h 14mPHL-SFO
£387
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 34mSFO-PHL
22/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
6h 14mPHL-SFO
£394
4/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
5h 35mSFO-PHL
6/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
6h 14mPHL-SFO
£430
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 34mSFO-PHL
13/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
6h 14mPHL-SFO
£437
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 34mSFO-PHL
12/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
6h 14mPHL-SFO
£482
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 50mSFO-PHL
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 13mPHL-SFO
£547
5/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 05mSFO-PHL
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 05mPHL-SFO
£603
3/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 00mSFO-PHL
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 05mPHL-SFO
£615
7/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 55mSFO-PHL
26/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
9h 33mPHL-SFO
£1,465

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San Francisco - Philadelphia Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Return flight deals:

Philadelphia - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

£2,078
£853
£479

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