Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

Phoenix (PHX) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 59m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $312.

What airlines fly to Philadelphia?

United Airlines, American Airlines and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia from Sacramento according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Philadelphia. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Philadelphia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sacramento Intl to Philadelphia?

Delta, United Airlines, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento Intl to Philadelphia

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Sacramento and Philadelphia?

Phoenix (PHX) was the most common stop: 80% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

Flights connecting via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 43m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport is 5 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Philadelphia Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:53 am - 7:49 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

28h 56m2 stops Denver Intl Miami

5:50 am - 10:57 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

$209Frontier

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 15

11:42 am - 5:39 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

14h 57m1 stop Denver Intl

8:37 pm - 10:57 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

17h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$236Frontier

Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 4

1:30 pm - 11:10 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

6h 40m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

4:40 pm - 9:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$238Southwest

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7

11:55 pm - 10:50 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:25 pm - 11:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

$238Southwest

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

11:59 pm - 11:48 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:30 pm - 11:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

$239American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

5:11 pm - 5:40 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:50 am - 10:57 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

$250Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 15

11:53 pm - 10:19 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:56 pm - 10:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$252United Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 7

5:00 am - 3:48 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 48m1 stop Denver Intl

10:30 am - 5:34 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 04m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

$253United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 12

10:57 pm - 9:40 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:25 am - 1:17 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$257American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

11:52 am - 1:16 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

6:41 pm - 1:59 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

22h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$265Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 19

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6:29 pm - 6:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:00 am - 6:52 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

13h 52m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$291Frontier

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 31

6:29 pm - 6:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:37 pm - 10:57 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

17h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$344Frontier

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

6:23 pm - 6:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 07m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4:48 pm - 10:54 amPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

21h 06m1 stop Portland

$451Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25

12:16 pm - 1:19 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:45 am - 12:09 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 24m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$542Delta

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

10:40 am - 11:45 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

10h 05m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl

3:05 pm - 9:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$552Southwest

Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25

5:20 am - 5:55 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway

3:05 pm - 9:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$552Southwest

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

6:29 pm - 6:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4:48 pm - 3:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

25h 52m2 stops Portland San Diego

$573Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

5:28 pm - 5:50 amSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

9h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:20 am - 12:18 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 58m1 stop Salt Lake City

$616Delta

Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24

12:57 pm - 11:44 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

6:36 pm - 11:57 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 21m1 stop San Francisco

$616United Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 21

12:57 pm - 11:44 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-PHL Philadelphia

7h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

5:01 pm - 10:48 pmPHL Philadelphia-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$616United Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

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Frontier flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia

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Frontier

Sep 16

SMF11:53 amSacramento Intl

28h 56m

2 stops

PHL7:49 pmPhiladelphia

Oct 15

PHL5:50 amPhiladelphia

8h 07m

1 stop

SMF10:57 amSacramento Intl

$209

Frontier

Aug 30

SMF11:42 amSacramento Intl

14h 57m

1 stop

PHL5:39 amPhiladelphia

Sep 4

PHL8:37 pmPhiladelphia

17h 20m

1 stop

SMF10:57 amSacramento Intl

$236

Frontier

Aug 30

SMF11:42 amSacramento Intl

14h 57m

1 stop

PHL5:39 amPhiladelphia

Sep 4

PHL8:37 pmPhiladelphia

17h 20m

1 stop

SMF10:57 amSacramento Intl

$237

American Airlines flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia

Our best American Airlines deals on Sacramento to Philadelphia flight tickets

American Airlines

Oct 6

SMF11:59 pmSacramento Intl

8h 49m

1 stop

PHL11:48 amPhiladelphia

Oct 13

PHL5:30 pmPhiladelphia

8h 50m

1 stop

SMF11:20 pmSacramento Intl

$239

American Airlines

Sep 10

SMF1:01 pmSacramento Intl

7h 30m

1 stop

PHL11:31 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 17

PHL5:30 pmPhiladelphia

8h 36m

1 stop

SMF11:06 pmSacramento Intl

$293

American Airlines

Sep 20

SMF11:38 amSacramento Intl

9h 06m

1 stop

PHL11:44 pmPhiladelphia

Oct 3

PHL9:19 amPhiladelphia

7h 59m

1 stop

SMF2:18 pmSacramento Intl

$304

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SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/16

11:53 am-7:49 pm

2 stops28h 56m

Philadelphia

Thu 10/15

5:50 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 07m

$209

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SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

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Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/30

11:42 am-5:39 am

1 stop14h 57m

Philadelphia

Fri 9/4

8:37 pm-10:57 am

1 stop17h 20m

$236

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SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/29

1:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Philadelphia

Sat 11/7

4:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$238

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/28

11:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop7h 55m

Philadelphia

Mon 11/2

6:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$238

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/6

11:59 pm-11:48 am

1 stop8h 49m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/13

5:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$239

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/16

5:11 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 29m

Philadelphia

Thu 10/15

5:50 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 07m

$250

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/31

11:53 pm-10:19 am

1 stop7h 26m

Philadelphia

Thu 1/7

4:56 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$252

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

5:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/12

10:30 am-5:34 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$253

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/22

10:57 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 43m

Philadelphia

Wed 10/28

7:25 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$257

SacramentoPhiladelphia

SMF Sacramento Intl - PHL Philadelphia

SMFPHL

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/8

11:52 am-1:16 am

1 stop10h 24m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/19

6:41 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop22h 18m

$265

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and Philadelphia?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $365 to $601.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $209.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia from Sacramento is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $315, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Philadelphia, with average flight prices from Sacramento averaging around $365.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

The cheapest day to depart from Sacramento to Philadelphia is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Philadelphia on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $459. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Sacramento because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $640.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Philadelphia is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Sacramento to Philadelphia in the evening for as low as $474. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Philadelphia is at noon when prices are around $589.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Philadelphia from Sacramento when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Philadelphia for around $410 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Philadelphia from Sacramento for as low as $326 on momondo.

How have Sacramento to Philadelphia flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Sacramento to Philadelphia flights are approximately 24% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Sacramento to Philadelphia according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	7h 20m
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The fastest flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia takes 7h 20m

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia. There are no popular flight routes from Sacramento to Philadelphia.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia

How far is Sacramento Intl to Philadelphia by plane?
The distance between Sacramento Intl and Philadelphia is about 2450.7 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 7h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport is 5 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Philadelphia Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Sacramento to Philadelphia?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Sacramento and Philadelphia, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 36% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 21%, United Airlines with 17%, and Southwest with 16%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $125	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,682 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $256	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,502 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $277	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,104 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $286	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,950 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
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