How popular is this San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route?

Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia can take about 5h 24m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 38,450. San Francisco and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 4044 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

American Airlines, at ₹ 33,618, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.. American Airlines is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia

The most flights from SFO to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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: Qantas Airways (89%), Fiji Airways (87%), British Airways (85%).

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.

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₹ 19,755+ Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Philadelphia are usually found in February or January, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Popular in	December
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Average price	₹ 45,003

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

Booking 30 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of ₹ 37,486). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 53,290). 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?

When flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Philadelphia flights typically cost between ₹ 36,908 and ₹ 52,423 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 35,366 on JetBlue (5 Nov–12 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

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.

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Jeremy,Sept 2025

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Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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How popular is this San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route?
Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia can take about 5h 24m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 38,450. San Francisco and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 4044 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia round-trip?
American Airlines, at ₹ 33,618, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.. American Airlines is priced at 25% 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: Qantas Airways (89%), Fiji Airways (87%), British Airways (85%).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of ₹ 37,486). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 53,290). 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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Booking 30 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?

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

When flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Philadelphia flights typically cost between ₹ 36,908 and ₹ 52,423 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 35,366 on JetBlue (5 Nov–12 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia

The most flights from SFO to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

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San Francisco to Philadelphia flights typically cost between ₹ 36,908 and ₹ 52,423 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 35,366 on JetBlue (5 Nov–12 Nov).