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$63+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SFO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 November 14, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 14, 2024.

This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/137:15 amPHL - OAK
1 stop13h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/163:33 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop11h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$160
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/62:45 pmPHL - SJC
3 stops24h 42mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/192:27 pmSJC - PHL
3 stops21h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sun 12/85:30 amPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Wed 12/116:35 amSJC - PHL
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/14$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Fri 12/68:40 amPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/106:43 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/246:40 amPHL - SFO
1 stop11h 17mFrontier
Mon 12/308:05 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$290
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2612:38 pmPHL - SJC
3 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/41:42 pmSJC - PHL
2 stops20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/106:20 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/118:53 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Fri 12/612:37 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Sat 12/712:36 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 11/14$308
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/58:15 amPHL - SFO
1 stop29h 33mJetBlue
Wed 12/117:40 amSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 11/14$313
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Wed 12/256:40 amPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Mon 12/307:26 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$314
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/278:35 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2910:55 amSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$321
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 12/105:51 amPHL - SJC
2 stops11h 24mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/146:15 amSJC - PHL
2 stops10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/14$336

Find flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Wed 1/15

6:23 am-7:25 pm

1 stop16h 02m

Oakland

Tue 1/28

7:42 am-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$159

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Fri 12/6

2:45 pm-12:27 pm

3 stops24h 42m

San Jose

Thu 12/19

2:27 pm-3:26 pm

3 stops21h 59m

$247

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Sun 12/8

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

San Jose

Wed 12/11

6:35 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$276

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Mon 12/23

6:40 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Jose

Tue 12/31

7:26 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 34m

$285

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 12/5

6:40 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

11:06 pm-7:22 am

Nonstop5h 16m

$289

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Tue 11/26

12:38 pm-7:48 am

3 stops22h 10m

San Jose

Wed 12/4

1:42 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 58m

$290

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sun 12/22

7:30 am-10:17 pm

1 stop17h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 12/26

10:11 pm-6:00 am

1 stop28h 49m

$291

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 12/10

6:20 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop6h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

8:53 am-5:14 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$297

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sun 11/24

9:31 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 12/4

1:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$307

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Thu 1/23

6:40 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Oakland

Sun 1/26

1:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$308

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from PHL to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Southwest and Frontier from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,447 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Philadelphia, you will be flying from Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Philadelphia.

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

    This flight path from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area was viewed by 45 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $63 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $79 and JetBlue from $113 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular flight routes from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area are Philadelphia - San Francisco, Philadelphia - Oakland and Philadelphia - San Jose.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area consider choosing Air China (100%), ANA (97%) or Virgin Australia (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $946, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $198. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $149 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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 Bay Area.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 9 airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$163Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$188Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$202Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$225Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$385Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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