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$149+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO - PHL)

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SFO — PHL
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from San Francisco to Philadelphia are usually found in January or February, 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$529
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Philadelphia flight deals.
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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 December 18, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:29 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop28h 31mFrontier
Mon 1/67:30 amPHL - SFO
1 stop26h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3112:41 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/313:30 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/312:05 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Mon 2/106:00 amPHL - SFO
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/17$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3110:50 pmSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/106:24 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$419
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:00 amSFO - PHL
1 stop20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3110:48 amPHL - SFO
2 stops40h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/257:55 amSFO - PHL
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Wed 1/88:40 amPHL - SFO
1 stop12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$493

Find flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

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SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

1:20 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/15

8:30 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop6h 33m

$289

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

7:30 am-3:51 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Philadelphia

Fri 2/7

4:30 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop6h 19m

$290

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

3:30 pm-6:14 am

1 stop11h 44m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/23

12:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$291

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

12:45 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/13

4:50 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$298

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

11:10 pm-10:34 am

1 stop8h 24m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/5

3:15 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$306

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 1/1

11:59 pm-11:26 am

1 stop8h 27m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/6

7:30 am-7:14 am

1 stop26h 44m

$324

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

10:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop21h 25m

Philadelphia

Thu 6/26

12:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$325

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

4:32 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Philadelphia

Thu 2/6

6:32 pm-9:11 am

1 stop17h 39m

$337

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

10:05 am-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Philadelphia

Thu 2/6

1:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$342

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

7:30 am-3:51 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$149

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

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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 December 13, 2024.

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of $234). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 12% 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 December 16, 2024.

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

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 December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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 4 daily flights to Philadelphia from 8 different airlines. 5h 08m 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 American Airlines and Frontier. United Airlines is currently priced 35% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $149. Users have also found prices from $158 and $160 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, 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: Qantas Airways (96%), China Southern (95%), Aer Lingus (95%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia is generally $1,324, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $167. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $184 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 $61 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 $55.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of $234). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$153Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$160Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$186Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$215Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$368Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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