$179+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO - 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PHL
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to PhiladelphiaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/271:55 pm
SFO
- PHL
2 stops16h 45m
Southwest
Tue 9/13:05 pm
PHL
- SFO
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 7/284:30 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Tue 8/119:16 pm
PHL
- SFO
2 stops26h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$350
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 11/610:10 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop8h 29m
JetBlue
Sun 11/86:00 am
PHL
- SFO
1 stop10h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/23![JetBlue logo]()
$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/312:29 am
SFO
- PHL
1 stop13h 08m
Frontier
Sun 9/67:20 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops18h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 8/97:04 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Thu 8/277:00 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/76:04 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop8h 35m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:30 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/105:30 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop9h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:00 am
PHL
- SFO
Nonstop5h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 12/1011:35 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Sun 12/135:00 am
PHL
- SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 7/259:39 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop29h 00m
Frontier
Wed 8/128:30 am
PHL
- SFO
1 stop13h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/76:04 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/97:47 pm
PHL
- SFO
2 stops52h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 9/2412:45 pm
SFO
- PHL
Nonstop5h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 9/289:27 am
PHL
- SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 10/152:07 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop12h 29m
Frontier
Sun 10/186:00 am
PHL
- SFO
1 stop14h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/19![Frontier logo]()
$360
Best flights from San Francisco to PhiladelphiaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 24, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 24, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 9/125:00 am
SFO
- PHL
1 stop9h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 9/146:36 pm
PHL
- SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 8/3011:40 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Sat 9/266:30 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19![Southwest logo]()
$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 10/210:59 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Tue 11/33:00 pm
PHL
- SFO
2 stops11h 56m
Delta
Deal found 7/20![Delta logo]()
$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 8/186:50 am
SFO
- PHL
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Tue 8/256:00 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19![Southwest logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 10/911:10 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop7h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 10/196:00 am
PHL
- SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 9/1310:50 am
SFO
- PHL
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Tue 9/157:55 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 9/42:20 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 9/76:00 am
PHL
- SFO
Nonstop5h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21![United Airlines logo]()
$396
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 9/17:40 am
SFO
- PHL
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Thu 9/38:00 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/58:38 am
SFO
- PHL
Nonstop5h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 8/116:16 am
PHL
- SFO
1 stop8h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/166:45 am
SFO
- PHL
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Sat 11/77:50 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1911:20 pm
SFO
- PHL
Nonstop5h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 8/266:36 pm
PHL
- SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22![United Airlines logo]()
$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/1210:40 am
SFO
- PHL
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/193:05 pm
PHL
- SFO
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$406
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to PhiladelphiaDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Data last updated July 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Data last updated July 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 7/284:30 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Tue 8/119:16 pm
PHL
- SFO
2 stops26h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 7/284:30 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Fri 8/78:37 pm
PHL
- SFO
1 stop30h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23![Frontier logo]()
$351
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 7/296:00 am
SFO
- PHL
1 stop26h 49m
Frontier
Mon 8/38:37 pm
PHL
- SFO
1 stop30h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/64:47 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop16h 02m
Frontier
Thu 8/207:00 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/76:04 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop8h 35m
Frontier
Mon 8/248:30 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/21![Frontier logo]()
$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/76:04 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/97:47 pm
PHL
- SFO
2 stops52h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 8/97:04 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Thu 8/277:00 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/105:30 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop9h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:00 am
PHL
- SFO
Nonstop5h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 8/116:35 am
SFO
- PHL
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Sat 9/126:30 am
PHL
- SFO
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21![Southwest logo]()
$356
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/137:04 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop13h 45m
Frontier
Fri 8/288:00 am
PHL
- SFO
1 stop11h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24![Frontier logo]()
$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/271:55 pm
SFO
- PHL
2 stops16h 45m
Southwest
Tue 9/13:05 pm
PHL
- SFO
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 8/2711:59 pm
SFO
- PHL
Nonstop5h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 9/77:17 am
PHL
- SFO
1 stop8h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19![American Airlines logo]()
$359
One-way flights from San Francisco to PhiladelphiaSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 24, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 24, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/179:05 pm
SFO
- PHL
2 stops23h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/19:39 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop11h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 7/309:39 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop11h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/196:10 am
SFO
- PHL
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 7/279:39 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop11h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/213:38 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop11h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/1810:50 am
SFO
- PHL
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21![Southwest logo]()
$190
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/54:30 pm
SFO
- PHL
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/22![Frontier logo]()
$193
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 24, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $349 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $179 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $456 |
Good round-trip deal | $420 or less |
Good one-way deal | $293 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 July 24, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Sat 9/12
5:00 am-5:54 pm
1 stop9h 54m
Philadelphia
Mon 9/14
6:36 pm-9:39 pm
Nonstop6h 03m
$359
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Sun 8/30
11:40 pm-12:25 pm
1 stop9h 45m
Philadelphia
Sat 9/26
6:30 am-1:35 pm
2 stops10h 05m
$369
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Tue 8/18
6:50 am-8:55 pm
2 stops11h 05m
Philadelphia
Tue 8/25
6:00 am-12:35 pm
2 stops9h 35m
$369
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Fri 10/9
11:10 pm-9:42 am
1 stop7h 32m
Philadelphia
Mon 10/19
6:00 am-9:03 am
Nonstop6h 03m
$369
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Sun 9/13
10:50 am-12:15 am
2 stops10h 25m
Philadelphia
Tue 9/15
7:55 am-2:40 pm
2 stops9h 45m
$390
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Tue 9/1
7:40 am-8:35 pm
2 stops9h 55m
Philadelphia
Thu 9/3
8:00 am-2:40 pm
2 stops9h 40m
$390
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Fri 10/16
6:45 am-7:35 pm
2 stops9h 50m
Philadelphia
Sat 11/7
7:50 am-3:45 pm
2 stops10h 55m
$390
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Fri 9/4
2:20 pm-12:59 am
1 stop7h 39m
Philadelphia
Mon 9/7
6:00 am-8:59 am
Nonstop5h 59m
$396
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Wed 8/5
8:38 am-5:17 pm
Nonstop5h 39m
Philadelphia
Tue 8/11
6:16 am-12:14 pm
1 stop8h 58m
$399
San FranciscoPhiladelphia
SFO - PHL
SFOPHL
San Francisco
Wed 8/12
10:40 am-11:50 pm
2 stops10h 10m
Philadelphia
Wed 8/19
3:05 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops9h 15m
$406
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia in July.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of $389). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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 SFO to PHL?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 24, 2026.
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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Philadelphia on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Boston (BOS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $259.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 48m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 11m.
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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 July 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$149 | Average$269 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$202 | Average$338 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$257 | Average$455 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$498 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$452 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$488 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |