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$124+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia (PHL)

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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PHL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:18 amSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/107:06 amPHL - SJC
1 stop11h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 12/66:35 amSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Wed 12/102:24 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop11h 31mDelta
Deal found 10/28$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/83:49 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop10h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/136:54 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/811:13 amSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:31 amPHL - SJC
1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:35 amSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Wed 12/172:24 pmPHL - SJC
2 stops12h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/29$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:00 amSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/73:58 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:50 amSJC - PHL
2 stops10h 20mDelta
Sat 12/136:18 amPHL - SJC
2 stops14h 02mDelta
Deal found 10/29$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 12/39:50 amSJC - PHL
2 stops11h 07mDelta
Sun 12/75:30 amPHL - SJC
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/28$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:25 pmSJC - PHL
2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/66:30 amPHL - SJC
2 stops14h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/611:15 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/86:15 amPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$289
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:02 amSFO - PHL
1 stop17h 47mFrontier
Tue 11/256:00 amPHL - SFO
1 stop29h 08mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:00 amSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/206:00 amPHL - SFO
2 stops18h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$292

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$250
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One-way from

$124
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$438
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Philadelphia

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Return

Price

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sat 1/17

2:06 pm-12:23 am

1 stop7h 17m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/20

6:37 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 3/3

5:45 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Philadelphia

Wed 3/4

5:55 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 11/19

6:25 am-4:56 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Philadelphia

Wed 12/3

2:24 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 12/9

6:59 pm-9:27 am

2 stops11h 28m

Philadelphia

Tue 12/16

5:01 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$262

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 12/8

12:55 pm-12:51 am

1 stop8h 56m

Philadelphia

Wed 12/17

5:01 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$267

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sat 12/6

9:50 am-12:36 am

2 stops11h 46m

Philadelphia

Wed 12/10

9:39 am-4:09 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$267

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 1/19

2:06 pm-12:23 am

1 stop7h 17m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/20

6:55 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$267

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 12/8

8:30 pm-11:32 am

2 stops12h 02m

Philadelphia

Sat 12/13

2:24 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$272

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sun 1/18

2:06 pm-12:23 am

1 stop7h 17m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/20

6:55 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$277

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sun 1/18

2:06 pm-12:23 am

1 stop7h 17m

Philadelphia

Wed 1/21

5:40 am-12:56 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$277

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia (average of $64). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 XIH to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 October 30, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

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 October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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

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

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

    Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia have been viewed 22 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia?

    Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia will take you 5h 10m. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and Philadelphia is about 2513 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $124 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $131 and $134, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Philadelphia or Oakland - Philadelphia, San Francisco - Philadelphia is the most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia consider choosing United Airlines (91%), Virgin Australia (90%) or Air New Zealand (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia is generally $1,195, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $144 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia (average of $64). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$225Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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