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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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American Airlines Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 23mdirect
American Airlines Logo
PHL-SFO
5h 58mdirect
American Airlines
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Qatar Airways Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 21mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
PHL-SFO
6h 00mdirect
Qatar Airways
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Aer Lingus Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 23mdirect
Aer Lingus Logo
PHL-SFO
6h 01mdirect
Aer Lingus
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Fiji Airways Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 22mdirect
Fiji Airways Logo
PHL-SFO
6h 02mdirect
Fiji Airways
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Qantas Airways Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 22mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
PHL-SFO
6h 02mdirect
Qantas Airways
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Virgin Australia Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 27mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
PHL-SFO
6h 02mdirect
Virgin Australia
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Air New Zealand Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 27mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
PHL-SFO
6h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand
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United Airlines Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 27mdirect
United Airlines Logo
PHL-SFO
6h 00mdirect
United Airlines
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Air China Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 26mdirect
Air China Logo
PHL-SFO
6h 00mdirect
Air China
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British Airways Logo
SFO-PHL
5h 23mdirect
British Airways Logo
PHL-SFO
5h 58mdirect
British Airways
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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.
When flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 ₹ 33,128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 45,476 and ₹ 42,070 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 ₹ 14,038, 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

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% 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, 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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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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
6.5Food
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.5Boarding
Airline reviews

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

2.0 MediocreBrooke, Mar 2025DCA - PHL
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Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

the pilot that landed this flight in Philadelphia did an amazing job, the weather was absolutely terrible and we landed safely.

The flight was just perfect! We left a few minutes early, had a smooth flight and fortunately had landed before the terrible accident that took off from North Philadelphia airport shortly thereafter.

Timely boarding process, made up for lost time even after a lengthy wait for de-icing

My seat was wonky...hard and not much padding. I sat next to the Jumpseat for the flight attendant. Thoroughly enjoyed not have a third seat in that row! Flight attendants were amazing. I couldn't answer the "food quality" question as there is no food served on my short flight. I commend the pilot as I know it was super gusty when we landed. Thanks

I think I paid for an extra legroom seat and to be honest, there was not a lot of space available for my not very long legs. The flight was totally full and the staff did everything possible to meet the needs of all passengers. My only concern was for the size and spacing of my seat.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

Overall flight was as expected. It would have been better with a couple options for snack instead of only one item and if there was a TV or music as option. But overall satisfied.

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