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$148+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SFO
May 17 — May 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to San Francisco are usually found in September or July, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 April 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 4/296:05 am
PHL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 20m
Frontier
Sat 5/912:52 pm
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop13h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/38:36 pm
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 51m
Frontier
Sat 5/912:52 pm
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop13h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$293
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/158:35 pm
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 48m
Frontier
Sun 5/176:00 am
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop20h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/12$294
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/206:43 am
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 34m
Frontier
Mon 4/2710:38 pm
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop11h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/148:35 pm
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 48m
Frontier
Mon 5/1811:59 pm
SFO
-
PHL
2 stops20h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$296
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 4/278:41 pm
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop29h 44m
Frontier
Fri 5/110:38 pm
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop9h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/255:51 pm
PHL
-
SFO
2 stops42h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/912:52 pm
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/88:35 pm
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 48m
Frontier
Sat 5/238:56 am
SFO
-
PHL
2 stops35h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 7/1812:42 pm
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop14h 40m
Frontier
Tue 7/216:00 am
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop26h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 6/29:16 pm
PHL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 25m
Frontier
Mon 6/86:00 am
SFO
-
PHL
1 stop26h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$302

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 April 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$148
(Super.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$410 or less

Good one-way deal

$281 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Philadelphia-San Francisco flights.
From Philadelphia to San Francisco
One-way flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

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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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
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PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-9:18 am

Nonstop6h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

11:20 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$349

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 9/23

9:25 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

San Francisco

Fri 9/25

12:45 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$359

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 8/7

6:23 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

12:55 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$359

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 10/2

1:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

11:20 pm-7:49 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$359

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 10/2

6:13 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 10/5

10:35 pm-9:24 am

1 stop7h 49m

$359

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 9/9

1:31 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

8:50 am-5:30 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

$359

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-9:18 am

Nonstop6h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

12:45 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 03m

$359

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 5/7

6:35 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

10:55 pm-11:02 am

1 stop9h 07m

$369

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 6/11

6:00 am-8:58 am

Nonstop5h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 6/17

12:50 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$406

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 5/13

4:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

5:55 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$409

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
WAYAPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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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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 10, 2026.

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 83 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of $349). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 April 17, 2026.

When flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to San Francisco flights

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

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 April 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 6 different airlines have flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 12 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 58m.

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

  • 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 18m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco is about 2513 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 $159. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $179 and $246, respectively. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Delta, with prices starting from $128 and $138, 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 ANA (100%), Air China (100%) or Fiji Airways (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 $1,099, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $198. The most popular route (Philadelphia - San Francisco), is priced around $205.

  • 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, 16th Street Mall, and Civic Center Park are the most popular attractions in Denver if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall and Civic Center Park are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 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.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of $349). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$159Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$246Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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