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$82+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PHL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$175
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$82
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$475
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1411:51 amOAK - PHL
1 stop15h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/176:00 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$175
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:41 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/216:00 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$195
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/412:20 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop29h 55mFrontier
Wed 5/76:54 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop26h 47mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$211
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2112:48 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/305:45 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/146:00 amSJC - PHL
1 stop21h 01mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/176:00 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:35 amSJC - PHL
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Mon 9/86:10 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$272
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:15 amSFO - PHL
1 stop12h 50mFrontier
Tue 5/273:57 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop21h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$274
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/189:59 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/237:06 amPHL - SFO
2 stops17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2012:26 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Sat 5/317:05 amPHL - SJC
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/29$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/289:30 pmSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/46:05 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/2412:40 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Tue 6/176:00 amPHL - SFO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/30$291
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:35 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop9h 45mJetBlue
Sat 10/115:15 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$293

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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 May 1, 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

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Wed 5/14

11:51 am-6:01 am

1 stop15h 10m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/17

6:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$175

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Fri 5/16

7:41 pm-6:52 am

1 stop8h 11m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/21

6:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$195

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 5/19

7:41 pm-6:52 am

1 stop8h 11m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/30

7:10 am-1:43 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$218

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 5/21

12:48 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/30

5:45 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$234

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-6:01 am

1 stop21h 01m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/17

6:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$243

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 8/12

10:10 am-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Philadelphia

Tue 8/19

1:40 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$251

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

6:15 am-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/27

3:57 pm-10:28 am

1 stop21h 31m

$274

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

9:59 pm-11:37 am

1 stop10h 38m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/23

7:06 am-9:19 pm

2 stops17h 13m

$275

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Tue 5/20

12:26 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 31m

Philadelphia

Sat 5/31

7:05 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 43m

$277

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

9:30 pm-5:57 am

Nonstop5h 27m

Philadelphia

Wed 6/4

6:05 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

$287

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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 May 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.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Bay Area to Philadelphia. 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 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 18 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $82 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 Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $108 and $115, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Oakland - Philadelphia or San Jose - 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 ANA (95%), Air New Zealand (91%) or Air China (91%) 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 $963, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $114. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $208 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia

Discover the top 8 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$145Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$186Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$215Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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