Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 15.7% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically encounter two stopovers. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

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

The typical direct flight time from San Francisco to Philadelphia is 5 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 4049 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 9 hours and 37 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

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

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia appear frequently. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown price fluctuations that could benefit from monitoring. Setting a price alert can help travelers identify and secure more favorable fares as they become available.

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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–$747, with a median of $522. Right now, fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia are below the typical level. Approximately 13% of recent fares on this route were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia? The most affordable month to fly is May, with a median fare of $308. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $324, followed by August at $329.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Philadelphia takes about 18h 6m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 4049 kilometers.

Most itineraries for direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia connect at least once. Only 15.7% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Regular price: $442 - $807

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

The regular price range for this route is between $442 and $807. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 11-Aug 18.

now $238

Low $442

High $807

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia are cheapest in May, with a median price of $308. The most expensive month to fly 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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$974

$349

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$603

$300

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$702

$344

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$774

$338

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$700

$309

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$763

$356

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$974 → $349

64%

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$774 → $338

56%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$699 → $264

62%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$696 → $264

62%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

San Francisco - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to PHL, with a median price of $308.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically a long-haul flight

Flights from SFO to PHL are typically long-haul, with a median duration of 18h 6m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 15.7% of recent flights from SFO to PHL are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $238 from SFO to PHL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to PHL are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

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.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$242

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$242

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a major international hub with a vast network of domestic and global destinations.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, booking flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $486. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $550. For the best value, consider securing your tickets well ahead of your travel date.

A good price for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia is typically considered to be $349 or less. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the same period was $522, indicating that fares below $349 represent a significant saving.

Historically, May, April, and August have offered some of the lowest median prices for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia. May, for instance, had a median price of $308, while April's median was $324. Although August also appears on the list of cheapest months with a median of $329, it was also the most expensive month overall within the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route was $522.

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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 takes about 18h 6m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 4049 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Regular price: $442 - $807

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

The regular price range for this route is between $442 and $807. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 11-Aug 18.

now $238

Low $442

High $807

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$974

$349

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$603

$300

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$702

$344

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$774

$338

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$700

$309

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Philadelphia

San Francisco (SFO) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$763

$356

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$974 → $349

64%

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$774 → $338

56%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

$699 → $264

62%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$696 → $264

62%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia