Philadelphia

$122+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PHL
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia

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 February 3, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/256:00 am
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 2/288:30 am
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop10h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 6/1510:56 pm
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Tue 6/306:15 am
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop8h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 6/38:00 am
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop29h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/85:15 pm
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop8h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 2/82:06 pm
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Wed 2/186:50 pm
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:00 am
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Sun 3/156:49 pm
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1311:41 am
SJC
-
PHL
2 stops10h 18m
Delta
Tue 5/195:35 am
PHL
-
SJC
2 stops11h 36m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 4/216:10 am
SFO
-
PHL
Nonstop5h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 4/255:59 pm
PHL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 2/259:00 am
SJC
-
PHL
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Sat 2/285:40 pm
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1$290
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1010:38 pm
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 24m
Frontier
Thu 5/143:41 pm
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 4/16:00 am
SFO
-
PHL
2 stops15h 54m
Frontier
Mon 4/69:37 pm
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop24h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/126:20 am
SJC
-
PHL
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Wed 2/185:31 am
PHL
-
SJC
1 stop10h 08m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:40 pm
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 19m
Frontier
Sun 3/810:38 pm
PHL
-
SFO
2 stops19h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$292

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$122
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$389
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Philadelphia flight deals.
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 3, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sat 2/28

1:57 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 27m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

2:31 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Fri 3/6

10:35 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 48m

Philadelphia

Sun 3/8

5:40 am-11:08 am

1 stop9h 28m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Fri 4/24

6:20 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Philadelphia

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Sun 3/1

10:35 pm-9:32 am

1 stop7h 57m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

9:41 am-5:38 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$262

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Mon 4/6

6:25 pm-9:22 am

2 stops11h 57m

Philadelphia

Fri 4/10

6:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$262

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

Fri 5/29

7:00 pm-5:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/31

6:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$278

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:05 pm-7:15 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 3/9

5:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$299

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

11:59 pm-11:38 am

1 stop8h 39m

Philadelphia

Sun 3/1

8:35 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

$299

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

11:35 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/21

11:36 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$299

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

8:40 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Philadelphia

Mon 4/20

7:45 pm-1:17 am

1 stop8h 32m

$299

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia (average of $96). 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 February 3, 2026.

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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 February 3, 2026.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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?

  • 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?

    $51 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 $75 and $115, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Fiji Airways (94%), Qatar Airways (93%) or Aer Lingus (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 $1,128, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $168. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $203 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia (average of $96). 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco Bay Area to Philadelphia

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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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$144Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$246Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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