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$147+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO - PHL)

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SFO — PHL
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Philadelphia are usually found in April or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$147
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$448

Good round-trip deal

$346 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
From San Francisco to Philadelphia
One-way flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/279:28 pmSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/77:01 amPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$289
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/118:40 amSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 10mJetBlue
Mon 9/153:55 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop11h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 7/29$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 11/79:00 pmSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:15 amPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$295
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/711:30 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Fri 8/151:02 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop14h 17mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$298
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/208:00 amSFO - PHL
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/257:00 amPHL - SFO
2 stops17h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/197:29 amSFO - PHL
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Thu 9/411:35 amPHL - SFO
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/28$309
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Tue 9/95:55 amSFO - PHL
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Fri 9/122:00 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$314

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

6:28 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/5

8:13 am-11:14 am

Nonstop6h 01m

$289

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

8:40 am-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/15

3:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$293

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

9:00 pm-5:14 am

Nonstop5h 14m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/11

8:15 am-2:51 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$295

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

10:29 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/21

1:14 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$298

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/25

7:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops17h 21m

$308

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

7:29 am-7:54 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/31

6:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

$309

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

6:15 am-10:10 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Philadelphia

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop8h 00m

$314

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

11:00 pm-10:56 am

1 stop8h 56m

$147

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

4:52 pm-6:02 am

1 stop10h 10m

$154

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

6:50 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$160

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Philadelphia flights

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

For a quick departure, use the AirTrain Red Line to navigate between terminals and security checkpoints efficiently.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
PHL

Use SEPTA rail for a quick trip to Center City. Stations are outside Terminals A, B, C/D, and E/F.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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 July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 78 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 July 29, 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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% 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 July 27, 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. Sunday at noon 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PHL are scheduled on a Sunday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (MDW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Philadelphia on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Boston (BOS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $259.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Boston (BOS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 36m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Boston (BOS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 13m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Philadelphia. 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.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 17 daily flights to Philadelphia from 9 different airlines. 5h 14m 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?

    American Airlines, at $289, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 32% 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 $147. Users have also found prices from $154 and $160 on Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, 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: Air China (100%), Qatar Airways (89%), Virgin Australia (85%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia is generally $1,259, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $139. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $247 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 $73 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 Tabernacle. Travelers on a layover in Atlanta can visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle, by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.3 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 $57.

  • 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Philadelphia

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Discover the top 9 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$155Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$225Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$294Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$374Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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