How popular is this Philadelphia to San Francisco flight route?

The Philadelphia to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 31 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 flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco round-trip?

Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $256. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $259 and $267, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

$115 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $116 and $139, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,000, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Philadelphia - San Francisco), is priced around $200.

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco consider choosing ANA (88%), Air China (86%) or Virgin Australia (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

Before booking your flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta.

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

The most popular layover on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco is Denver. Atlanta is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Detroit comes next as the third most popular layover location for Philadelphia to San Francisco flights.

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

The least popular layover on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco is Los Angeles. Phoenix sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

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

Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall are the most popular attractions in Denver if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Denver Intl for about $45 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.

What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Detroit?

If you're on a layover in Detroit and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple, or Fillmore Detroit. Travelers on a layover in Detroit can visit Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple, and Fillmore Detroit, by traveling 17.3 mi, 17.0 mi, and 17.3 mi, respectively after landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Travelers in need of a car in Detroit can rent one for about $62 per day.

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

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 39% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco at least 29 days early can save you up to 58% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco for as little as $443 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $578 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Philadelphia. Users have commonly found prices around $406 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $218. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San Francisco 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 Philadelphia-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

You will need to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco if you want to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco. At least 8 different airlines have flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 12 flights to San Francisco from the Philadelphia airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PHL to SFO to be around 5h 57m.

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 vacation 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.

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Round-trip from	$256 (Frontier)
One-way from	$115 (Frontier)
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Average price	$398
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Good one-way deal	$165 or less

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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 April 11, 2025.

Wed 5/287:10 amPHL - SFO

1 stop17h 09mFrontier

Sun 6/16:37 amSFO - PHL

1 stop19h 33mFrontier

Deal found 4/11

$256

Thu 7/37:25 pmPHL - SFO

Nonstop6h 18mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/89:47 pmSFO - PHL

Nonstop5h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$259

Wed 7/26:30 amPHL - SFO

Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/812:24 amSFO - PHL

1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$267

Tue 8/127:00 amPHL - SFO

1 stop8h 29mDelta

Tue 8/1911:45 pmSFO - PHL

1 stop10h 49mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Sun 11/97:25 amPHL - SFO

1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines

Thu 11/132:40 pmSFO - PHL

1 stop12h 21mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$358

Tue 7/14:45 pmPHL - SFO

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Tue 7/87:45 pmSFO - PHL

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$369

Best flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco
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Sun 6/110:29 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop14h 54mFrontier

Fri 6/66:37 amSFO - PHL

1 stop12h 33mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$256

Thu 7/37:25 pmPHL - SFO

Nonstop6h 18mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/89:47 pmSFO - PHL

Nonstop5h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$259

Wed 7/26:30 amPHL - SFO

Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/812:24 amSFO - PHL

1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$267

Wed 7/96:40 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Wed 7/236:15 amSFO - PHL

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Mon 4/216:40 amPHL - SFO

1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/22:34 pmSFO - PHL

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$339

Thu 5/16:53 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop17h 22mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/61:21 pmSFO - PHL

2 stops13h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$357

Wed 5/75:25 amPHL - SFO

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Sat 5/106:30 amSFO - PHL

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$358

Wed 6/45:30 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop9h 47mJetBlue

Sat 6/78:50 pmSFO - PHL

1 stop9h 49mJetBlue

Deal found 4/10

$393

Last-minute flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Data last updated April 11, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 4/182:06 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop9h 41mFrontier

Sat 4/2610:07 pmSFO - PHL

1 stop30h 25mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$260

Sat 4/196:50 amPHL - SFO

Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/249:07 pmSFO - PHL

Nonstop5h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$289

Sat 4/196:00 amPHL - SFO

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Wed 4/2312:40 amSFO - PHL

1 stop6h 56mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$333

Sat 4/195:40 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Mon 4/288:00 amSFO - PHL

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$449

Sat 4/197:20 amPHL - SFO

2 stops14h 23mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/2112:44 pmSFO - PHL

2 stops14h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$502

Sun 4/208:49 amPHL - SFO

Nonstop6h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/2611:51 amSFO - PHL

Nonstop5h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$334

Mon 4/216:40 amPHL - SFO

1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/22:34 pmSFO - PHL

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$339

Wed 4/237:04 amPHL - SFO

2 stops15h 13mAlaska Airlines

Sat 4/264:49 pmSFO - PHL

1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$428

Tue 4/293:06 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/412:05 pmSFO - PHL

2 stops14h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$436

Fri 5/25:45 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop8h 35mSouthwest

Mon 5/58:00 amSFO - PHL

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$381

Sat 5/33:49 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Mon 5/512:47 amSFO - PHL

1 stop10h 06mDelta

Deal found 4/11

$277

Tue 5/65:08 pmPHL - SFO

Nonstop6h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/1111:05 pmSFO - PHL

Nonstop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$259

One-way flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Wed 4/168:27 amPHL - SFO

1 stop15h 20mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$115

Sat 5/35:11 pmPHL - SFO

Nonstop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$116

Sun 5/257:45 amPHL - SFO

1 stop18h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$130

Tue 6/1710:39 amPHL - SFO

1 stop11h 08mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$139

Sun 5/118:30 amPHL - SFO

Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$144

Wed 6/1110:05 amPHL - SFO

2 stops10h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$181

Wed 5/147:04 amPHL - SFO

2 stops15h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$217

Wed 6/1812:06 pmPHL - SFO

1 stop8h 02mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/9

$234

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Wed 5/28

7:10 am-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 09m

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Sun 6/1

6:37 am-5:10 am

1 stop19h 33m

$256

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PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 7/3

7:25 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

9:47 pm-6:09 am

Nonstop5h 22m

$259

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 7/2

6:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

12:24 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 32m

$267

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

11:45 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$277

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Mon 4/21

6:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

2:34 pm-5:44 am

2 stops12h 10m

$339

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 5/1

6:53 pm-9:15 am

1 stop17h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:21 pm-5:44 am

2 stops13h 23m

$357

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 5/7

5:25 am-10:05 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

6:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$358

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 6/4

5:30 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

8:50 pm-9:39 am

1 stop9h 49m

$393

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 4/16

8:27 am-8:47 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$115

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sat 5/3

5:11 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

$116

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Flightnetwork	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Philadelphia-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San Francisco 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 Philadelphia-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to San Francisco flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to San Francisco trip

Airports

PHL

For quick check-in, verify your airline’s terminal before arriving. Terminals are spread out, with only B and C, and D and E connected outside security.

SFO

Use BART for an affordable trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.

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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?

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco

The most flights from PHL to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Philadelphia to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,911 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,924 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
You will need to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco if you want to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco. At least 8 different airlines have flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 12 flights to San Francisco from the Philadelphia airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PHL to SFO to be around 5h 57m.
How popular is this Philadelphia to San Francisco flight route?
The Philadelphia to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 31 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 flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco round-trip?
Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $256. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $259 and $267, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco one-way?
$115 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $116 and $139, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco consider choosing ANA (88%), Air China (86%) or Virgin Australia (79%) 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?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,000, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Philadelphia - San Francisco), is priced around $200.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
The most popular layover on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco is Denver. Atlanta is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Detroit comes next as the third most popular layover location for Philadelphia to San Francisco flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?
Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall are the most popular attractions in Denver if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Denver Intl for about $45 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?
Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Detroit?
If you're on a layover in Detroit and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple, or Fillmore Detroit. Travelers on a layover in Detroit can visit Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple, and Fillmore Detroit, by traveling 17.3 mi, 17.0 mi, and 17.3 mi, respectively after landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Travelers in need of a car in Detroit can rent one for about $62 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Philadelphia to San Francisco flights?
The least popular layover on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco is Los Angeles. Phoenix sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Philadelphia to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$122	Average$203	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$135	Average$304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
JetBlue	Cheapest$136	Average$284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Frontier	Cheapest$136	Average$222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$259	Average$420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$264	Average$356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$348	Average$470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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