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$97+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PHL
jan 17 — jan 241
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sáb 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 dezembro 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
qua 12/176:00 amSFO - PHL
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
seg 1/58:36 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
qua 12/249:10 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
sáb 1/178:35 amPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$321
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
qua 12/176:00 amSFO - PHL
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
dom 1/185:30 amPHL - SFO
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$339
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
seg 12/296:24 amSFO - PHL
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
sex 1/25:10 amPHL - SFO
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
seg 12/2912:10 amSFO - PHL
1 stop7h 28mDelta
qua 1/76:57 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/16$349
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
qua 12/176:00 amSFO - PHL
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
dom 12/215:10 amPHL - SFO
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
qua 12/241:45 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop6h 33mDelta
qua 1/77:00 amPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/16$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
qui 12/256:10 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
ter 1/68:51 amPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
qui 12/259:50 amSJC - PHL
2 stops11h 37mDelta
qua 1/77:00 amPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/16$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
qua 12/174:21 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
sáb 1/178:36 amPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
ter 12/234:47 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop10h 03mDelta
qua 1/77:00 amPHL - SJC
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/16$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
qua 12/2412:31 pmSJC - PHL
1 stop8h 59mDelta
sex 1/92:31 pmPHL - SJC
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/16$378

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 dezembro 18, 2025.

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$97
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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 dezembro 18, 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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SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

ter 1/13

10:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 15m

Philadelphia

qui 1/15

2:31 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$257

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

sáb 1/31

5:54 am-5:36 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Philadelphia

dom 2/1

5:40 am-12:56 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$277

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

dom 1/11

2:06 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 15m

Philadelphia

qui 1/15

2:31 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$277

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SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

ter 1/20

9:15 am-11:53 pm

2 stops11h 38m

Philadelphia

sex 1/23

5:40 am-2:52 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$287

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

qui 2/5

2:30 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop24h 33m

Philadelphia

seg 2/9

7:06 pm-10:42 am

1 stop18h 36m

$289

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SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

sáb 2/21

1:12 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Philadelphia

qua 2/25

8:35 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

$289

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SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

sex 1/23

1:25 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

Philadelphia

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8:35 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

$289

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SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

dom 1/18

12:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Philadelphia

seg 1/26

6:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$294

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

sex 1/23

12:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Philadelphia

dom 2/8

5:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$297

San JosePhiladelphia

SJC - PHL

SJCPHL

San Jose

sex 1/23

10:45 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 38m

Philadelphia

seg 2/9

6:37 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$297

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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, 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 dezembro 18, 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.

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 dezembro 18, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to PHL are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 dezembro 18, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

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 27 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 21m. 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 JetBlue, with prices starting from $81 and $113, 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 Fiji Airways (100%), China Southern (100%) or Aer Lingus (95%) 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 $1,258, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $202 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 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 dezembro 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$246Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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