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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco from £116

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SFO
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Sat 20/1206:17PHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/122:40SFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£272
Mon 15/1207:06PHL - SFO
1 stop11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/116:42SFO - PHL
1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12£275
Tue 16/1206:18PHL - SFO
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Thu 1/105:50SFO - PHL
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 10/12£287
Thu 11/1207:06PHL - SFO
1 stop11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/216:46SFO - PHL
1 stop22h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12£289
Sun 21/1208:15PHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/113:25SFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£294
Tue 23/1206:35PHL - SFO
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/122:40SFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£296
Sun 21/1208:15PHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/123:59SFO - PHL
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£302
Tue 23/1218:34PHL - SFO
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/122:35SFO - PHL
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£302
Thu 25/1206:17PHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/122:40SFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£303
Wed 24/1217:50PHL - SFO
1 stop9h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/122:40SFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£304
Sat 13/1208:15PHL - SFO
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Wed 8/405:30SFO - PHL
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12£307

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£216

One-way from

£116

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£328
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/1-13/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 55m total
  • Philadelphia to San Francisco
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 8/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Philadelphia to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 28/5

06:10-09:28

Nonstop6h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

23:05-07:45

Nonstop5h 40m

£216

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sat 10/1

08:05-16:50

1 stop11h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

13:25-21:52

Nonstop5h 27m

£223

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 26/2

10:35-17:50

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

23:05-07:15

Nonstop5h 10m

£223

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 6/3

19:45-01:28

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

23:05-07:15

Nonstop5h 10m

£223

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 27/5

16:05-22:49

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

19:00-05:43

1 stop7h 43m

£231

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 9/6

13:00-20:22

1 stop10h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

17:00-05:43

1 stop9h 43m

£231

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 8/1

06:00-10:56

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

22:54-11:53

1 stop9h 59m

£231

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 9/1

17:17-23:25

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

22:54-08:50

1 stop6h 56m

£231

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 6/3

18:50-23:54

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

17:01-05:41

1 stop9h 40m

£231

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 29/5

16:05-22:49

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 23/7

19:00-05:43

1 stop7h 43m

£231

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of £53). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £134). 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 PHL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

When flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • How popular is this Philadelphia to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from Philadelphia to San Francisco was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Departing from Philadelphia to San Francisco will take you 6h 18m. The distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco is about 2513 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco are Qantas Airways (91%), Fiji Airways (89%) and Air China (88%).

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco 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 Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of £53). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £134). 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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