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Flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Philadelphia, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Philadelphia back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 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 September, where tickets cost ₹ 29,044 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 44,819 and ₹ 44,234 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Philadelphia?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Philadelphia. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is American Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing ₹ 22,174. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Philadelphia per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Philadelphia, with an average flight time of 5h 29m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 44 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Philadelphia?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:07 and will be landing in Philadelphia at 14:32.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia jets off at 23:59 and lands at 08:33.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)

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.

  • 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, Alaska Airlines, Iberia, Delta, British Airways, SWISS, and United 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 23,975 or less one-way.
  • 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 to Philadelphia, 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 New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

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

ANA, Air China, +7 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, +8 more

ANA, Air China, +9 more

Sunday

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

ANA, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Philadelphia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14769 reviews
6.6Food
7.6Boarding
8.0Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
Airline reviews

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

6.0 Goodjohn, Apr 2024LAS - PHL
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Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

Smaller, regional aircraft limits amount of overhead luggage space. At least there were jetways at both BNA and PHL. First class food service was minimal with the usual assortment of packaged snacks (nothing creative) and no handiwipes. American tries to turn around aircraft too quickly without enough time to clean the planes. WIFI service did not include TV programming.

6 plus hour delay with no explanation. No wheelchairs to transport us on arrival. Very disappointed.

Food choice is limited, entertainment better than average, seat leg room terrible

While I received notice that AA 478 was delayed, the flight departed PHX and arrived PHL more than two hours late. The first class cabin service was mediocre; there were no pre-departure beverages offered; there were no warm mixed nuts served with cocktails; there was no personal greeting to me as an Executive Platinum member by the first class flight attendant. While the flight operated safely, its arrival at 0219 in the morning in PHL ended a very long day. I do not feel that American provided first class service.

Late arrival due to gate being blocked by stalled truck

delayed delayed delayed. was supposed to have a 2 hour layover and very nearly missed my connection.

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