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$115+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO - PHL)

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SFO — PHL
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from San Francisco to Philadelphia are usually found in February or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$413

Good round-trip deal

$355 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/271:20 pmSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/66:12 amPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/312:08 amSFO - PHL
1 stop13h 50mFrontier
Wed 4/161:05 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$290
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2312:40 amSFO - PHL
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Wed 2/2610:33 amPHL - SFO
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/29$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2611:35 amSFO - PHL
1 stop26h 50mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/286:25 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop17h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/303:45 pmSFO - PHL
2 stops14h 00mSouthwest
Mon 5/55:45 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:43 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/237:30 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$318
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/311:59 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 11mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1312:05 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop13h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/30$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/274:04 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/112:10 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$325
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/208:20 amSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 42mJetBlue
Sun 3/236:00 amPHL - SFO
1 stop10h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 1/30$362

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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Thu 2/27

1:20 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

Philadelphia

Thu 3/6

6:12 am-9:45 am

Nonstop6h 33m

$289

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SFO - PHL

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Thu 4/3

12:08 am-4:58 pm

1 stop13h 50m

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Wed 4/16

1:05 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$290

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SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

12:40 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 02m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/26

10:33 am-6:20 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$292

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SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

11:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Philadelphia

Fri 2/28

6:25 pm-9:12 am

1 stop17h 47m

$308

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

3:45 pm-8:45 am

2 stops14h 00m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/5

5:45 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$314

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

7:43 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

Philadelphia

Mon 3/24

7:30 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$318

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

11:59 pm-11:10 am

1 stop8h 11m

Philadelphia

Sun 7/13

12:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$320

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

4:04 pm-5:05 am

1 stop10h 01m

Philadelphia

Sun 6/1

12:10 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$325

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

8:20 am-10:02 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Philadelphia

Sun 3/23

6:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$362

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

1:20 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$115

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 82 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on January 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights to Philadelphia from 8 different airlines. 5h 16m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $289, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. United Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $115. Users have also found prices from $117 and $137 on Frontier and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Philadelphia on time: Qatar Airways (92%), American Airlines (89%), Qantas Airways (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia is generally $1,213, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $114. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $149 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $59 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    Most Atlanta visitors opt to spend their time at Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola. Travelers on a layover in Atlanta can visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola, by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively after landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $43.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Philadelphia flights?

  • 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 vacation 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$151Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$160Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$186Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$215Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$265Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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