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$60+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PHL
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$60
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$419
From San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia
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 August 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:00 amSJC - PHL
1 stop14h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/39:00 amPHL - SJC
1 stop9h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:30 amOAK - PHL
1 stop11h 21mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/255:21 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 8/247:17 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/3110:45 amPHL - SJC
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1712:18 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/209:00 amPHL - SJC
1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 11/61:50 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Tue 11/1112:05 pmPHL - SJC
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$269
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1910:58 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Tue 8/264:59 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/29$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/279:00 pmSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/36:30 amPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$289
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:10 amSFO - PHL
1 stop11h 40mJetBlue
Wed 10/153:10 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop11h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 7/29$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/196:29 amSFO - PHL
1 stop15h 28mFrontier
Sat 9/206:45 amPHL - SFO
1 stop18h 45mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$291
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1412:18 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop13h 51mFrontier
Mon 8/256:25 amPHL - SJC
1 stop7h 51mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:29 amSFO - PHL
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Wed 8/275:25 amPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/30$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Fri 9/128:00 amSFO - PHL
1 stop19h 02mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/167:22 amPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/1$308

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/3

9:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$178

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Wed 9/24

6:30 am-8:51 pm

1 stop11h 21m

Philadelphia

Thu 9/25

5:21 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$205

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sun 8/24

7:17 pm-7:28 am

1 stop9h 11m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/31

10:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$247

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sun 8/17

12:18 pm-5:09 am

1 stop13h 51m

Philadelphia

Wed 8/20

9:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$251

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 8/19

10:58 pm-9:25 am

1 stop7h 27m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/3

4:59 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$277

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

9:00 pm-5:21 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/3

6:30 am-9:32 am

Nonstop6h 02m

$289

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

7:10 am-9:50 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/15

3:10 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$290

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

6:29 am-12:57 am

1 stop15h 28m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/20

6:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$291

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Thu 9/4

8:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/8

6:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$296

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Thu 8/14

12:18 pm-5:09 am

1 stop13h 51m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/21

7:15 am-5:32 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$298

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 August 1, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia, 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 August 1, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to PHL are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 August 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

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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 19 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $121 and $125, 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 Air China (100%), Qatar Airways (89%) or Virgin Australia (85%) 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 $1,259, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $139. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $228 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia

Discover the top 9 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$225Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$294Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$374Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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