How popular is this San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route?

Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

For as low as £258, United Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from San Francisco in 5h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2513 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia round-trip?

American Airlines, at £214, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia

The most flights from SFO to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Consider Fiji Airways (100%), Aer Lingus (93%) or Qatar Airways (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia. On a typical day, there are 12 flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, all of which are around 5h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Philadelphia flights typically cost between £413 and £262 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £255 on Southwest (20 Aug-24 Aug).

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Mon 24/814:05

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Deal found 20/4£255

Tue 12/505:45

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Nonstop5h 35m

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Sat 16/520:00

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Nonstop6h 22m

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Deal found 19/4£258

Wed 23/918:18

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1 stop8h 22m

Alaska Airlines

Tue 29/916:44

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Deal found 20/4£258

Sat 15/806:00

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Deal found 20/4£260

Thu 24/923:40

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1 stop9h 45m

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Deal found 22/4£261

Tue 7/717:30

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1 stop9h 01m

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Wed 15/709:25

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Deal found 21/4£263

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Deal found 23/4£263

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Deal found 20/4£266

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Wed 7/1007:00

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Deal found 20/4£269

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Deal found 21/4£270

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Deal found 20/4£273

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Round-trip from	£255
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Average price	£318

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23:20-08:00

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12:25-21:20

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£346

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of £288). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £394). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PHL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia as you normally would.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

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Jeremy,Sept 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia. On a typical day, there are 12 flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, all of which are around 5h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia.
How popular is this San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route?
Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
For as low as £258, United Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from San Francisco in 5h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2513 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia round-trip?
American Airlines, at £214, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Consider Fiji Airways (100%), Aer Lingus (93%) or Qatar Airways (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of £288). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £394). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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