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$117+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco (PHL - SFO)

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PHL — SFO
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Agoda.com)

One-way from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$404

Good round-trip deal

$320 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
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From Philadelphia to San Francisco
One-way flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:10 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Fri 5/236:39 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop7h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$257
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 7/26:30 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 16mJetBlue
Mon 8/410:10 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 8/128:25 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/199:28 pmSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/36:00 amPHL - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Sat 6/75:50 amSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/29$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/312:58 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/79:00 pmSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$295
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/227:10 amPHL - SFO
1 stop17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1911:19 amSFO - PHL
1 stop16h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/266:30 amPHL - SFO
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Sun 8/3111:05 amSFO - PHL
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$335
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/97:25 amPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/139:10 amSFO - PHL
1 stop17h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$358
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1312:06 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop13h 47mSun Country Air
Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 11mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$368

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco that are best for you.

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PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 5/16

4:10 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop9h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

6:39 pm-5:07 am

1 stop7h 28m

$257

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 7/2

6:30 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

10:10 pm-9:48 am

1 stop8h 38m

$267

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 5/28

6:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

8:30 am-4:57 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

$287

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 7/16

7:00 am-10:01 am

Nonstop6h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

6:16 am-2:39 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$288

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 6/10

5:30 am-11:43 am

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

12:52 am-10:37 am

1 stop6h 45m

$291

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 5/22

7:10 am-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

11:19 am-6:40 am

1 stop16h 21m

$302

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 6/10

5:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

7:45 pm-9:25 am

2 stops10h 40m

$335

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sat 6/28

12:00 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop13h 53m

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

11:59 pm-11:10 am

1 stop8h 11m

$370

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 5/22

7:10 am-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$117

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Mon 6/23

8:05 am-11:15 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$135

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to San Francisco flights

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Airports
PHL

For quick check-in, verify your airline’s terminal before arriving. Terminals are spread out, with only B and C, and D and E connected outside security.

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SFO

Use BART for an affordable trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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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 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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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 April 25, 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 87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 May 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, 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 March 30, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Philadelphia to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 8 different airlines have flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 7 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 5h 57m.

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

  • 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 $258. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $270 and $287, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $123 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $144 and $146, 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 United Airlines (92%), Qantas Airways (92%) or Air China (91%) 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 $889, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Philadelphia - San Francisco), is priced around $211.

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

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

    Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall are the most popular attractions in Denver if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Denver Intl for about $42 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Detroit?

    If you're on a layover in Detroit and looking for things to do, consider visiting Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple, or Fillmore Detroit. Travelers on a layover in Detroit can visit Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple, and Fillmore Detroit, by traveling 17.3 mi, 17.0 mi, and 17.3 mi, respectively after landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Travelers in need of a car in Detroit can rent one for about $62 per day.

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 8 airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$122Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$135Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$136Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$136Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$319Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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