Cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO - PHL) from $55

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — PHL
Oct 8 — Oct 151

The best prices from San Francisco to Philadelphia are usually found in February or March, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to PHL flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Philadelphia flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Philadelphia.

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July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$248

One-way from

$104
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Philadelphia
One-way flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

SFO - PHL

Price

$248 - $427

PHL

Temperature

33.8 - 78.8 °F

PHL

Rainfall

2.7 - 4.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 24%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, book at least 26 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 14% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $504 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $575.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Philadelphia from San Francisco. Prices for February average $502 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $248. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 34% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO - PHL)?

When flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Take a peek at the cheapest Frontier flights we've detected traveling from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to Philadelphia is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $437.94 RT. This price is typically 25% cheaper than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Philadelphia flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $211. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Philadelphia. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Philadelphia. When flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia, Frontier flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
  • If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Philadelphia, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $487.82 RT. This price is typically 43% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Philadelphia flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $258. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Philadelphia is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Philadelphia is Philadelphia Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia, American Airlines flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Francisco to Philadelphia flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for SFO to PHL flights for October, November
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San Francisco to Philadelphia 2023 flight deals

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Non-stop flights to Philadelphia from San Francisco

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One-way flights to Philadelphia from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia
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2 stops17h 59m

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1 stop15h 17m

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1 stop20h 15m

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1 stop9h 52m

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1 stop30h 08m

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1 stop10h 03m

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1 stop20h 15m

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2 stops13h 29m

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2 stops25h 38m

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1 stop15h 17m

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Nonstop5h 19m

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Nonstop6h 17m

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1 stop7h 22m

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Nonstop6h 27m

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1 stop7h 45m

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1 stop11h 19m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,891 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Philadelphia flights.

What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights to Philadelphia from 8 different airlines. 5h 12m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $110, but on average you can expect to pay $128.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia is less than $282.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Philadelphia for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Tuesday, Friday.

How popular is this San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route?

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Philadelphia on average per day?

5 flight departures from San Francisco to Philadelphia per day on average.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 80% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 20% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Frontier can get you from San Francisco to Philadelphia in just under 11h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San Francisco to Philadelphia is about 2529 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia round-trip?

Frontier, at $110, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.. Frontier is currently priced 78% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

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

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Philadelphia on time: ANA (100%), United Airlines (94%), Virgin Australia (91%).

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

While on average a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia is generally $957, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Philadelphia), you can expect to pay $118 for that flight.

What does SFO to PHL mean?

SFO and PHL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to PHL refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Philadelphia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Philadelphia choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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JetBlueCheapest$135Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$143Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FrontierCheapest$157Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sun Country AirCheapest$227Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$319Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Philadelphia
26%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
26%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
36%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
12%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Philadelphia
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