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$159+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco (PHL - SFO)

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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SFO
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/46:15 amPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/811:15 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/54:05 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:30 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 11/33:59 pmPHL - SFO
2 stops27h 44mFrontier
Mon 11/1010:23 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/219:48 amPHL - SFO
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/16:32 pmSFO - PHL
2 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$292
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 11/206:00 amPHL - SFO
1 stop29h 08mFrontier
Mon 11/246:32 amSFO - PHL
1 stop19h 13mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 12/36:32 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop21h 46mFrontier
Fri 12/1210:49 amSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/128:15 amPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/159:02 pmSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$295
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/198:36 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop30h 48mFrontier
Sun 12/216:24 amSFO - PHL
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/45:04 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop23h 14mFrontier
Thu 12/116:00 amSFO - PHL
2 stops15h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:58 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/911:15 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/146:25 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/286:45 amSFO - PHL
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 11/68:05 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:55 pmSFO - PHL
2 stops16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$300

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$378 or less

Good one-way deal

$256 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 12/11

6:15 am-9:40 am

Nonstop6h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

11:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop7h 15m

$299

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 11/20

6:25 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop6h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

6:45 am-6:18 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$299

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sat 11/22

6:25 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop6h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$299

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 12/10

6:15 am-9:40 am

Nonstop6h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 12/19

5:11 pm-5:32 am

1 stop9h 21m

$299

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 11/27

6:14 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

12:30 am-10:53 am

1 stop7h 23m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

11:30 am-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 12/4

8:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

12:30 am-10:53 am

1 stop7h 23m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Mon 11/24

6:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

5:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sun 11/16

5:45 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

10:50 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$323

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 11/5

6:25 am-9:45 am

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

12:43 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 57m

$329

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San Francisco 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 Philadelphia-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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 PHL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 19, 2025.

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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to San Francisco trip
Airports
PHL

For efficient check-in, verify your airline’s terminal before arriving. Terminals are spread out, and only some are connected by indoor walkways.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
SFO

Use BART for budget-friendly travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The trip takes about 40 minutes and is the least expensive option.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated October 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Philadelphia to San Francisco. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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

    You will need to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco if you want to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco. At least 7 different airlines have flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 11 flights to San Francisco from the Philadelphia airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PHL to SFO to be around 6h 20m.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to San Francisco flight route?

    The Philadelphia to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 30 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Philadelphia to San Francisco in 6h 25m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco is about 2513 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $122. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $137 and $186, respectively. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco one-way?

    $162 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Frontier, with prices starting from $180 and $184, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco consider choosing Air China (100%), ANA (93%) or Virgin Australia (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,223, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (Philadelphia - San Francisco), is priced around $179.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    The most popular layover on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco is Atlanta. Detroit is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, and Fox Theatre are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Fox Theatre are located about 8.6 mi, 8.4 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $58 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Detroit?

    Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple, and Fillmore Detroit are the most popular attractions in Detroit if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple, and Fillmore Detroit are located about 17.3 mi, 17.0 mi, and 17.3 mi, respectively from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Those landing in Detroit looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $54 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Philadelphia to San Francisco flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco is Phoenix. Denver sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco 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 Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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 7 airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco. 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$122Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$186Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$225Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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