Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.7% of flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia were direct. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should consider these factors when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia has a duration of 5 hours and 30 minutes. This route covers a distance of 4049 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median flight time increases to approximately 9 hours and 37 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing their flight options.

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Philadelphia flights?

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available. Travelers may find value in monitoring prices for this specific route.

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San Francisco to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia typically range from $349 to $747, with a median price of $522. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 13% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers.

When considering cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, the cheapest time to fly is often in May, with a median fare of $308. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $324, followed by August at a median of $329.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia connect at least once, with only 15.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Philadelphia, including connections, takes approximately 18h 6m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

The distance between San Francisco and Philadelphia is 4049 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the typical journey times and the common need for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Regular price: $273 - $405

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $273 and $405. The current lowest deal is $236 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20 to Nov 10.

now $236

Low $273

High $405

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to PHL is May, with a median price of $308. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $993. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $308

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $993

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$563

$442

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$563

$404

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$441

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$303

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$303

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$351

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$429 → $247

42%

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$403 → $237

41%

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$402 → $239

40%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$426 → $263

38%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

San Francisco - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to PHL are below the typical level, with a median of $522.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $308, followed by April at $324.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 6m

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Philadelphia is 18 hours and 6 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 84.3% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $236

Frontier Airlines currently offers a deal for $236 from October 20 to November 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia are frequently available.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a primary choice for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$254

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, booking flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $486. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out have an average price of $550, while those booked 28-59 days out average $512. Planning ahead by at least two months can help secure a more economical fare.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia is considered to be $349 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $522. Fares can vary, with 75% of prices observed being $747 or less. Aiming for a fare around $349 would put you in the lowest 25% of prices seen historically.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia, with a median price of $308. April and August also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $324 and $329 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $522, indicating that these months offer significant savings. Travelers seeking lower fares should consider these months for their trip.

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San Francisco to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

A typical journey from San Francisco to Philadelphia, including connections, takes approximately 18h 6m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Regular price: $273 - $405

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $273 and $405. The current lowest deal is $236 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20 to Nov 10.

now $236

Low $273

High $405

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to PHL is May, with a median price of $308. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $993. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $308

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $993

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$563

$442

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$563

$404

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$535

$441

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$303

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$303

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$351

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$429 → $247

42%

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$403 → $237

41%

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$402 → $239

40%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$426 → $263

38%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

San Francisco - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for SFO to PHL are below the typical level, with a median of $522.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $308, followed by April at $324.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 6m

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Philadelphia is 18 hours and 6 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 84.3% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $236

Frontier Airlines currently offers a deal for $236 from October 20 to November 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia are frequently available.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a primary choice for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

Philadelphia, United States

90% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia

San Francisco to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

San Francisco - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Flights typically take 18h 6m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $236

Deals for this route are frequent

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

How early should I book San Francisco to Philadelphia flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Philadelphia flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Philadelphia from other cities

San Francisco to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

San Francisco - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Flights typically take 18h 6m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $236

Deals for this route are frequent

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

Nov 25

Nov 06

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Oct 30

Oct 02

Sep 19

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 27

Oct 21

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Oct 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

How early should I book San Francisco to Philadelphia flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?