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$154+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SFO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco
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 December 12, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/208:36 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop14h 47mFrontier
Wed 12/314:06 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/227:10 amPHL - SFO
1 stop17h 39mFrontier
Wed 12/314:06 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$299
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/195:10 amPHL - SFO
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Tue 1/1311:20 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$300
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/208:36 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop14h 47mFrontier
Wed 4/811:20 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/158:36 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop30h 48mFrontier
Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - PHL
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$305
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/227:10 amPHL - SFO
1 stop17h 39mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - PHL
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$308
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:36 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop14h 47mFrontier
Thu 12/254:07 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$318
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/217:10 amPHL - SFO
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Tue 1/1311:20 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$319
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/208:36 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop14h 47mFrontier
Thu 1/111:20 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$324
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/117:06 amPHL - SFO
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1011:20 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$329
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/197:10 amPHL - SFO
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Mon 1/511:20 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$333
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/128:36 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop30h 48mFrontier
Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - PHL
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$334

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

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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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 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 December 12, 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

Sat 1/10

8:35 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

5:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$299

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 4/2

11:45 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:05 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$299

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 1/28

1:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

1:25 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

$299

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sat 1/10

5:40 am-12:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

12:40 am-10:31 am

1 stop6h 51m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 5/27

4:05 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

7:00 pm-5:43 am

1 stop7h 43m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sat 5/30

4:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

7:00 pm-5:43 am

1 stop7h 43m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 2/19

12:55 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

11:20 pm-9:48 am

1 stop7h 28m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

10:54 pm-11:53 am

1 stop9h 59m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 1/9

5:17 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

10:54 pm-8:50 am

1 stop6h 56m

$309

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 3/6

6:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

5:01 pm-5:41 am

1 stop9h 40m

$309

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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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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 December 5, 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 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.

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 December 12, 2025.

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.

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 December 6, 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. Monday mornings 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

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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 December 12, 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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
3,084 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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 6 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 16m.

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

    The Philadelphia to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 63 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 28m. 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $135. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $136 and $179, respectively. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $76 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $80 and $113, 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 Qantas Airways (91%), Fiji Airways (89%) or Air China (88%) 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 $956, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (Philadelphia - San Francisco), is priced around $178.

  • 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, Fox Theatre, and Centennial Olympic Park are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre and Centennial Olympic Park are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.4 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 $54 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Fillmore Detroit, Fox Theatre, and Masonic Temple are the most popular attractions in Detroit if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Fillmore Detroit, Fox Theatre, and Masonic Temple are located about 17.3 mi, 17.3 mi, and 17.0 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 $58 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 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$136Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$246Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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