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

Flights connecting via Detroit (DTW) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 56m.

What airlines fly to Philadelphia?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia from San Francisco according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 30% 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.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Philadelphia on average per week?

62 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Philadelphia as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 23% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Philadelphia on average per day?

8 flights are operational daily from San Francisco to Philadelphia as of August 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 9:00AM, with 61% of flights per day taking off at noon.

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

Detroit (DTW) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $241.

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

Detroit (DTW) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 28m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Philadelphia Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Philadelphia Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:56 pm - 6:30 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

30h 34m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:00 pm - 10:47 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

19h 47m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl

$349Frontier

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

1:55 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

17h 00m2 stops Dallas Love Field Orlando

5:10 pm - 12:40 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

10h 30m2 stops Dallas Love Field Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$349Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

11:58 pm - 2:21 pmSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

11h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:48 pm - 11:28 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

9h 40m1 stop Portland

$349Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 21

11:58 pm - 2:21 pmSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

11h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:48 pm - 11:28 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

9h 40m1 stop Portland

$349Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 21

6:35 pm - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

16h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:10 am - 6:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

12h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$350Frontier

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

5:20 am - 4:10 pmSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

7h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 11:10 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

9h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

$353Southwest

Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Jan 5

9:29 pm - 6:00 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

5h 31mnonstop

8:20 am - 11:30 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

6h 10mnonstop

$354American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4

10:58 pm - 7:15 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

5h 17mnonstop

10:50 am - 2:23 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

6h 33mnonstop

$354American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Nov 26

2:30 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

5h 19mnonstop

6:00 am - 9:22 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

6h 22mnonstop

$359United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15

11:20 pm - 7:49 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

5h 29mnonstop

9:27 am - 12:30 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

6h 03mnonstop

$359United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22

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4:30 pm - 6:00 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

10h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11:06 am - 8:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

12h 04m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$349Frontier

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 14

7:04 pm - 11:49 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

13h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

8:00 am - 7:56 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

14h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$349Frontier

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 18

11:05 pm - 12:22 pmSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

10h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:41 pm - 11:52 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

45h 11m2 stops Raleigh-Durham San Diego

$382Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 29

10:23 pm - 6:00 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

52h 37m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:15 am - 9:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

16h 27m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth San Diego

$406Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 29

10:05 am - 12:10 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

11h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

3:05 pm - 9:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

9h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$483Southwest

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 1

9:09 am - 8:09 pmSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

8h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

8:25 am - 11:32 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

6h 07mnonstop

$489American Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 23

9:51 am - 6:28 pmSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

5h 37mnonstop

6:00 pm - 9:09 pmPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

6h 09mnonstop

$491American Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 1

11:20 pm - 7:49 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

5h 29mnonstop

6:00 am - 8:59 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

5h 59mnonstop

$504United Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24

6:10 am - 8:45 pmSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

11h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

5:00 am - 10:35 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

8h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$504Southwest

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 23

11:20 pm - 7:49 amSFO San Francisco-PHL Philadelphia

5h 29mnonstop

6:00 am - 8:59 amPHL Philadelphia-SFO San Francisco

5h 59mnonstop

$544United Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 16

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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Alaska Airlines

Oct 31

SFO11:00 amSan Francisco

16h 37m

1 stop

PHL6:37 amPhiladelphia

Nov 2

PHL7:02 amPhiladelphia

11h 59m

1 stop

SFO4:01 pmSan Francisco

$373

Alaska Airlines

Oct 7

SFO11:40 amSan Francisco

15h 01m

2 stops

PHL5:41 amPhiladelphia

Oct 13

PHL7:02 amPhiladelphia

12h 06m

1 stop

SFO4:08 pmSan Francisco

$396

Southwest flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Philadelphia flight tickets

Southwest

Sep 25

SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco

17h 00m

2 stops

PHL9:55 amPhiladelphia

Oct 2

PHL5:10 pmPhiladelphia

10h 30m

2 stops

SFO12:40 amSan Francisco

$349

Southwest

Aug 28

SFO5:35 amSan Francisco

9h 20m

1 stop

PHL5:55 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 1

PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia

7h 50m

1 stop

SFO10:50 amSan Francisco

$353

Southwest

Aug 28

SFO9:55 amSan Francisco

10h 50m

2 stops

PHL11:45 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 1

PHL3:05 pmPhiladelphia

9h 15m

2 stops

SFO9:20 pmSan Francisco

$364

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Sat 10/3

9:29 pm-6:00 am

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SFO San Francisco - PHL Philadelphia

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2:30 pm-10:49 pm

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Nonstop6h 22m

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Fri 9/18

11:20 pm-7:49 am

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9:27 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$359

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $366 to $532.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $349.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia from San Francisco is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $389, 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 San Francisco averaging around $398.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Philadelphia in the evening for as low as $473. 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 $580.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Philadelphia from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Philadelphia for around $454 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Philadelphia from San Francisco for as low as $346 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Philadelphia flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Philadelphia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Philadelphia flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for San Francisco to Philadelphia flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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

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Best Price Found	$303
Fastest flight time	5h 18m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Philadelphia	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Philadelphia from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $303. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $396.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia takes 5h 18m

Direct flights go from San Francisco to Philadelphia every day.

There is 1 airport in Philadelphia. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Philadelphia (PHL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia

How far is San Francisco to Philadelphia by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Philadelphia is 2514.6 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 18m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Philadelphia Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Philadelphia Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to Philadelphia is Boeing 737 MAX 9 (30.12% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 (28.15%), Boeing 737-900 (14.51%), and Boeing 737 (8.09%).
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Philadelphia, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 65% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 28%, Frontier with 3%, and JetBlue with 2%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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Frontier	PriceFrom $152	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,703 reviews	Search Frontier flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $236	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,034 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	PriceFrom $256	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,505 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $289	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,104 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $289	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,904 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,220 reviews	Search Southwest flights

United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Philadelphia
The lowest priced United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia from the last 72 hours was $289. Generally, United Airlines has 2 flights on this route every week with an average price of $496. United Airlines is rated 7.4/10 by our users.
American Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Philadelphia
The best American Airlines deal for San Francisco to Philadelphia flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $289, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $457 round-trip. American Airlines operates 20 flights out of San Francisco into Philadelphia in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 11,904 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.1/10.

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