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£101 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia departing on 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia.
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JetBlue Logo
08:00 - 22:29SFO-PHL
11h 29m1 stop
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10:16 - 19:34PHL-SFO
12h 18m1 stop
£201JetBlue
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Mon, 2 Jun - Tue, 3 Jun
JetBlue Logo
20:44 - 08:37SFO-PHL
8h 53m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 12:44PHL-SFO
9h 44m1 stop
£203JetBlue
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Sat, 24 May - Tue, 10 Jun
United Airlines Logo
07:20 - 15:47SFO-PHL
5h 27mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 09:30PHL-SFO
6h 00mdirect
£217United Airlines
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Sat, 17 May - Fri, 30 May
JetBlue Logo
22:10 - 09:48SFO-PHL
8h 38m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:45 - 19:59PHL-SFO
11h 14m1 stop
£218JetBlue
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Mon, 7 Jul - Wed, 9 Jul
Delta Logo
07:30 - 19:55SFO-PHL
9h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
18:45 - 23:32PHL-SFO
7h 47m1 stop
£220Delta
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Sat, 21 Jun - Tue, 1 Jul
United Airlines Logo
05:00 - 17:01SFO-PHL
9h 01m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 09:30PHL-SFO
6h 00mdirect
£221United Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
Delta Logo
00:40 - 11:00SFO-PHL
7h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 11:30PHL-SFO
8h 30m1 stop
£231Delta
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Mon, 19 May - Sun, 25 May
Southwest Logo
22:45 - 12:30SFO-PHL
10h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
19:10 - 00:10PHL-SFO
8h 00m1 stop
£253Southwest
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Tue, 15 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
Southwest Logo
10:45 - 23:35SFO-PHL
9h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
17:45 - 23:20PHL-SFO
8h 35m1 stop
£263Southwest
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Sat, 24 May - Thu, 29 May
Sun Country Air Logo
18:18 - 09:42SFO-PHL
12h 24m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
10:29 - 17:03PHL-SFO
9h 34m1 stop
£267Sun Country Air
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-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 specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for longer flights.


Download the American Airlines app for access to inflight entertainment on your device.

United Airlines

Consider Economy Plus for extra legroom, offering up to six inches more than standard economy.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Airports
SFO

For a smooth departure, use curbside check-in at SFO. United, Delta, and Southwest offer this service for a tip.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
PHL

Take the SEPTA train from PHL to Center City for an affordable 30-minute ride. Buy a Quick Trip or SEPTA Key card for savings.

Read more about PHLby Harriet Baskas
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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, 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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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Philadelphia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Philadelphia on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia is January, where tickets cost £293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £402 and £372 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £690, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£101
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

When to book flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

  • Is it possible to book a direct flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    There are many daily direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that are offered. You will find that these trips are often serviced by companies such as American Airlines and United Airlines. Many trips also require a layover, and these may be operated by Alaska Airlines.

  • What are my options for traveling from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport?

    If you choose to drive from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport, the trip will normally take you between 10 and 15min if there is no extra traffic. You can also use public transportation, like the Red or Yellow train lines, which will take 35 to 40min.

  • How can I go from Philadelphia International Airport to the city center?

    One of the quickest ways to go from Philadelphia International Airport to the city center is by driving, which will normally take you around 15 to 20min without any congestion on the road. Public transportation is an option as well, such as the Airport Line bus, which departs every 20min. If you take this bus, you can expect the trip to last you around 20min in total.

  • Can I rent a car directly from Philadelphia International Airport?

    Philadelphia International Airport has an on-site rental car center that has offices for several different rental companies, including Alamo, Dollar, and Hertz. You can find the offices for these companies in the Arrivals terminal of the airport, with their desks located just outside of baggage claim in Zone 2. Each of these companies keep their fleet directly on airport property, making it easy to pick up and return your vehicle from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia was £134 for a one-way ticket and £267 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Philadelphia, also known as Philadelphia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, SWISS, Iberia, Alaska Airlines, Vueling, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Philadelphia, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is known for being one of the primary hubs for Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Because of this, it is not uncommon for flights departing from this airport to be serviced by one of these companies.
  • If you will be traveling with small children, keep your eyes open for one of the Mamava Suites that are located in Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). These suites are equipped with everything that parents may need, including benches, changing tables, outlets, and doors that lock.
  • Travelers that have an early flight departing from San Francisco International Airport may want to stay at a hotel directly at the airport. There are nap rooms available at FreshenUp, which is located airside, and you can rent a room either per hour or for periods of 8h.
  • When traveling with a furry friend, take note of the several pet relief areas that are located in Philadelphia International Airport. A “Pet Port” can be found in each terminal and has grass, trash cans, and disposable plastic bags for waste. There are also a few different outdoor pet relief areas that are in designated areas near baggage claim.
  • To get some work done before you need to begin boarding your flight, head to the TripTel Business Center in San Francisco International Airport. This center can be accessed by travelers for free and has copying and fax services, work stations, and even mobile phone rentals.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air China, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air China, +6 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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Direct returns

Philadelphia to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air China, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air China, +8 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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