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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 11:23
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 05:22.

The flight takes about 5h 23m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia takes 5h 23m, covering 2,513 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia range from £283 to £441, with an average of £355 over the past 12 months. Anything below £283 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the £355 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £178 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £357 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Philadelphia flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £282 to £2,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £167, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £322 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £420, a difference of £98.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Philadelphia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 22m, compared to 7h 41m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 41m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square, and Pennsylvania Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.