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£126 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 11/9. 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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Cheapest return fare
£260
Typical prices: £388-£265
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Cheapest direct flights
£260
Typical prices: £412-£281
United Airlines
Wed 24/6Wed 1/7
SFO - PHL • Direct
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Wed, 24 Jun - Wed, 15 Jul
United Airlines Logo
16:48 - 01:29
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PHL
5h 41mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:58
PHL
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SFO
5h 58mdirect
£260United Airlines
Tue, 7 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul
United Airlines Logo
17:30 - 05:31
SFO
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PHL
9h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:58
PHL
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SFO
5h 58mdirect
£264United Airlines
Fri, 26 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul
United Airlines Logo
18:56 - 05:31
SFO
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PHL
7h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:58
PHL
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SFO
5h 58mdirect
£267United Airlines
Tue, 14 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
Delta Logo
06:00 - 18:12
SFO
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PHL
9h 12m
1 stop
Delta Logo
19:00 - 23:52
PHL
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SFO
7h 52m
1 stop
£275Delta
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
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10:30 - 01:05
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PHL
11h 35m
2 stops
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17:40 - 22:30
PHL
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SFO
7h 50m
1 stop
£278Southwest
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
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10:30 - 01:05
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PHL
11h 35m
2 stops
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16:35 - 23:20
PHL
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SFO
9h 45m
2 stops
£282Southwest
Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
Southwest Logo
10:30 - 01:05
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PHL
11h 35m
2 stops
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14:05 - 00:05
PHL
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SFO
13h 00m
1 stop
£283Southwest
Sun, 5 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Southwest Logo
23:40 - 10:35
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PHL
7h 55m
1 stop
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12:55 - 19:55
PHL
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SFO
10h 00m
2 stops
£286Southwest
Fri, 14 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
United Airlines Logo
23:20 - 07:49
SFO
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PHL
5h 29mdirect
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18:36 - 21:39
PHL
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SFO
6h 03mdirect
£286United Airlines
Thu, 16 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
United Airlines Logo
16:42 - 01:23
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PHL
5h 41mdirect
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06:00 - 08:58
PHL
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SFO
5h 58mdirect
£287United Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco to Philadelphia flights

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.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia departing in June.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost £289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £397 and £373 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

 
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£126
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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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 £126 for a one-way ticket and £260 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: JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and Vueling.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Philadelphia.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Philadelphia.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Philadelphia

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Philadelphia to San Francisco

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Philadelphia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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American AirlinesOverall score based on 11639 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.5Boarding
6.4Food
7.9Crew
7.2Comfort
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Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

2.0 MediocreDebbie A, May 2026
BTV - PHL
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Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

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