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Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $289 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $154 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $439 |
Good round-trip deal | $379 or less |
Good one-way deal | $273 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Fri 1/23
8:35 am-12:03 pm
Nonstop6h 28m
San Francisco
Mon 2/2
1:25 pm-9:52 pm
Nonstop5h 27m
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Fri 1/30
1:30 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop12h 29m
San Francisco
Tue 2/3
8:00 am-11:09 pm
1 stop12h 09m
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Thu 1/29
1:30 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop12h 29m
San Francisco
Tue 2/3
8:00 am-11:09 pm
1 stop12h 09m
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Thu 1/22
3:43 pm-10:58 pm
1 stop10h 15m
San Francisco
Sun 1/25
1:25 pm-9:52 pm
Nonstop5h 27m
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Fri 1/16
1:10 pm-7:09 pm
1 stop8h 59m
San Francisco
Fri 1/23
1:25 pm-9:52 pm
Nonstop5h 27m
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Fri 1/23
5:00 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop9h 00m
San Francisco
Tue 1/27
1:25 pm-9:52 pm
Nonstop5h 27m
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Thu 2/19
6:20 pm-9:50 pm
Nonstop6h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 2/22
10:40 pm-9:48 am
1 stop8h 08m
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Fri 2/13
6:20 pm-9:50 pm
Nonstop6h 30m
San Francisco
Sat 2/21
12:43 am-11:37 am
1 stop7h 54m
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Wed 1/7
6:00 am-10:56 am
1 stop7h 56m
San Francisco
Mon 1/12
1:20 pm-11:14 pm
1 stop6h 54m
PhiladelphiaSan Francisco
PHL - SFO
PHLSFO
Philadelphia
Wed 1/7
6:00 am-10:56 am
1 stop7h 56m
San Francisco
Sat 1/24
12:46 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop7h 39m
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of $71). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$136 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$458 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$225 | Average$282 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$335 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$283 | Average$396 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$410 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |