Cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

SFO — PHL
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Philadelphia are usually found in January or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 35,470

Good round-trip deal

₹ 30,725 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 27,975 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 306,587 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 79,538 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of ₹ 896). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,256). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Philadelphia at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 52% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from San Francisco to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sept 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sept 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route?

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia round-trip?

    American Airlines, at ₹ 22,815, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.. American Airlines is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Philadelphia on time: Virgin Australia (84%), United Airlines (84%), Air New Zealand (84%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of ₹ 896). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,256). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest₹ 22,815Average₹ 30,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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