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Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$ 139 and round-trip from US$ 254. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      PHL 16:33
      6h 18m
      Direct
      SFO 19:51
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | American Airlines
      SFO 08:30
      5h 24m
      Direct
      PHL 16:54
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Wed, Nov 25 | American Airlines
      US$ 362 US$ 431
      16% off
      16% off
      US$ 431 US$ 362
    • PHL 16:33
      6h 18m
      Direct
      SFO 19:51
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | American Airlines
      SFO 21:31
      5h 26m
      Direct
      PHL 05:57
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Thu, Nov 19 | American Airlines
      US$ 362 US$ 431
      16% off
      16% off
      US$ 431 US$ 362
    • PHL 20:44
      17h 52m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:36
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 19:17
      7h 19m
      1 stop
      PHL 05:36
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 254 US$ 431
      41% off
      41% off
      US$ 431 US$ 254
    • PHL 09:10
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:20
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 19:17
      7h 19m
      1 stop
      PHL 05:36
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 260
      40% off
      US$ 431 US$ 260
    • PHL 12:43
      10h 4m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:47
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 22:48
      11h 24m
      1 stop
      PHL 13:12
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 270
      37% off
      US$ 431 US$ 270
    • PHL 20:44
      14h 29m
      1 stop
      SFO 08:13
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 23:59
      11h 22m
      1 stop
      PHL 14:21
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 271
      37% off
      US$ 431 US$ 271
    • PHL 05:50
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:05
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 12:00
      10h 16m
      1 stop
      PHL 01:16
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 287
      33% off
      US$ 431 US$ 287
    • PHL 16:17
      10h 9m
      1 stop
      SFO 23:26
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 23:59
      11h 22m
      1 stop
      PHL 14:21
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 290
      33% off
      US$ 431 US$ 290
    • PHL 08:30
      15h 10m
      1 stop
      SFO 20:40
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 23:52
      11h 21m
      1 stop
      PHL 14:13
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Fri, Nov 20 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 294
      32% off
      US$ 431 US$ 294
    • PHL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      PHL 16:00
      San Francisco - Philadelphia | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      PHL 06:00
      12h
      1 stop
      SFO 15:00
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 139 US$ 305
      54% off
      54% off
      US$ 305 US$ 139
    • PHL 05:50
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:05
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 149 US$ 305
      51% off
      51% off
      US$ 305 US$ 149
    • PHL 08:34
      9h 59m
      1 stop
      SFO 15:33
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 24 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 152 US$ 305
      50% off
      50% off
      US$ 305 US$ 152
    • PHL 21:41
      13h 8m
      1 stop
      SFO 07:49
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 154
      50% off
      US$ 305 US$ 154
    • PHL 08:30
      15h 10m
      1 stop
      SFO 20:40
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 155
      49% off
      US$ 305 US$ 155
    • PHL 08:39
      12h 31m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:10
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 155
      49% off
      US$ 305 US$ 155
    • PHL 08:30
      15h 10m
      1 stop
      SFO 20:40
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 155
      49% off
      US$ 305 US$ 155
    • PHL 20:44
      14h 29m
      1 stop
      SFO 08:13
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 155
      49% off
      US$ 305 US$ 155
    • PHL 21:55
      15h 3m
      1 stop
      SFO 09:58
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      US$ 155
      49% off
      US$ 305 US$ 155
    • PHL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PHL 18:13
      6h 18m
      Direct
      SFO 21:31
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | United Airlines
      US$ 252 US$ 305
      17% off
      17% off
      US$ 305 US$ 252
    • PHL 18:21
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | United Airlines
      US$ 256 US$ 305
      16% off
      16% off
      US$ 305 US$ 256
    • PHL 18:30
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 21:52
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | United Airlines
      US$ 294 US$ 503
      42% off
      42% off
      US$ 503 US$ 294
    • PHL 16:38
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 20:00
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      US$ 294
      42% off
      US$ 503 US$ 294
    • PHL 09:20
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 12:42
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | United Airlines
      US$ 294
      42% off
      US$ 503 US$ 294
    • PHL 16:05
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 19:28
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
      US$ 295
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 08:17
      6h 29m
      Direct
      SFO 11:46
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Fri, Jan 8 | American Airlines
      US$ 295
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 08:17
      6h 29m
      Direct
      SFO 11:46
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 6 | American Airlines
      US$ 295
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 18:37
      6h 33m
      Direct
      SFO 22:10
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 17 | American Airlines
      US$ 295
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PHL 16:05
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 19:28
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
      US$ 295 US$ 524
      44% off
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 08:17
      6h 29m
      Direct
      SFO 11:46
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Fri, Jan 8 | American Airlines
      US$ 295 US$ 524
      44% off
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 08:17
      6h 29m
      Direct
      SFO 11:46
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Jan 7 | American Airlines
      US$ 295 US$ 524
      44% off
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 08:17
      6h 29m
      Direct
      SFO 11:46
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 6 | American Airlines
      US$ 295
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 18:37
      6h 33m
      Direct
      SFO 22:10
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Mon, Jan 4 | American Airlines
      US$ 295
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 18:37
      6h 33m
      Direct
      SFO 22:10
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 17 | American Airlines
      US$ 295
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 295
    • PHL 16:05
      6h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 19:28
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | American Airlines
      US$ 296
      44% off
      US$ 524 US$ 296
    • PHL 18:37
      6h 33m
      Direct
      SFO 22:10
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 20 | American Airlines
      US$ 305
      42% off
      US$ 524 US$ 305
    • PHL 18:37
      6h 33m
      Direct
      SFO 22:10
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | American Airlines
      US$ 305
      42% off
      US$ 524 US$ 305
    • PHL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      PHL 08:21
      6h 21m
      Direct
      SFO 11:42
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
      US$ 335 US$ 637
      47% off
      47% off
      US$ 637 US$ 335
    • PHL 08:21
      6h 21m
      Direct
      SFO 11:42
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
      US$ 389 US$ 637
      39% off
      39% off
      US$ 637 US$ 389
    • PHL 09:10
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 12:32
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | United Airlines
      US$ 414 US$ 637
      35% off
      35% off
      US$ 637 US$ 414
    • PHL 08:10
      6h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 11:35
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | American Airlines
      US$ 431
      32% off
      US$ 637 US$ 431
    • PHL 10:50
      6h 24m
      Direct
      SFO 14:14
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      US$ 440
      31% off
      US$ 637 US$ 440
    • PHL 08:21
      6h 21m
      Direct
      SFO 11:42
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
      US$ 472
      26% off
      US$ 637 US$ 472
    • PHL 17:30
      6h 16m
      Direct
      SFO 20:46
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | American Airlines
      US$ 535
      16% off
      US$ 637 US$ 535
    • PHL 08:21
      6h 21m
      Direct
      SFO 11:42
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
      US$ 535
      16% off
      US$ 637 US$ 535
    • PHL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • PHL 18:13
      6h 18m
      Direct
      SFO 21:31
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | United Airlines
      US$ 252 US$ 305
      17% off
      17% off
      US$ 305 US$ 252
    • PHL 18:21
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 21:43
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | United Airlines
      US$ 256 US$ 305
      16% off
      16% off
      US$ 305 US$ 256
    • PHL 18:30
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 21:52
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | United Airlines
      US$ 294 US$ 503
      42% off
      42% off
      US$ 503 US$ 294
    • PHL 16:38
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 20:00
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      US$ 294
      42% off
      US$ 503 US$ 294
    • PHL 09:20
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 12:42
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | United Airlines
      US$ 294
      42% off
      US$ 503 US$ 294
    • PHL 09:20
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 12:42
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      US$ 296
      41% off
      US$ 503 US$ 296
    • PHL 09:10
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 12:32
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | United Airlines
      US$ 299
      41% off
      US$ 503 US$ 299
    • PHL 09:20
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 12:42
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | United Airlines
      US$ 300
      40% off
      US$ 503 US$ 300
    • PHL 09:20
      6h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 12:42
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | United Airlines
      US$ 300
      40% off
      US$ 503 US$ 300
    • PHL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Philadelphia - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Philadelphia to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from US$ 121) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From US$ 121
Alaska Airlines
From US$ 163
American Airlines
From US$ 178
Delta Air Lines
From US$ 192
Jetblue Airways
From US$ 209
Hahn Air
From US$ 221
Sun Country Airlines
From US$ 237
United Airlines
From US$ 252

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What is the flight schedule from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS370

    Philadelphia International Airport

    07:02

    PHL

    6h 6m

    Direct

    10:08

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AS688

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    13:55

    SEA

    2h 13m

    Direct

    16:08

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  3. F92297

    Philadelphia International Airport

    08:30

    PHL

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:00

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. F91447

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    15:28

    ATL

    5h 27m

    Direct

    17:55

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. F91147

    Philadelphia International Airport

    17:20

    PHL

    2h 34m

    Direct

    19:54

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. F93923

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    21:32

    ATL

    4h 36m

    Direct

    23:08

    LAS

    S M T W T F S

  7. F93019

    Harry Reid International Airport

    07:45

    LAS

    1h 55m

    Direct

    09:40

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  8. F91147

    Philadelphia International Airport

    17:20

    PHL

    2h 34m

    Direct

    19:54

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. F91449

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    06:45

    ATL

    3h 21m

    Direct

    08:06

    DEN

    S M T W T F S

  10. F91229

    Denver International Airport

    09:21

    DEN

    2h 56m

    Direct

    11:17

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  11. F91147

    Philadelphia International Airport

    17:20

    PHL

    2h 34m

    Direct

    19:54

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  12. F94891

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    09:00

    ATL

    4h 36m

    Direct

    10:36

    LAS

    S M T W T F S

  13. F93801

    Harry Reid International Airport

    17:17

    LAS

    1h 46m

    Direct

    19:03

    SFO

    S - - - T - -

  14. F91101

    Philadelphia International Airport

    12:35

    PHL

    2h 26m

    Direct

    15:01

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  15. F94891

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    09:00

    ATL

    4h 36m

    Direct

    10:36

    LAS

    S M T W T F S

  16. F93801

    Harry Reid International Airport

    17:17

    LAS

    1h 46m

    Direct

    19:03

    SFO

    S - - - T - -

  17. F91147

    Philadelphia International Airport

    17:20

    PHL

    2h 34m

    Direct

    19:54

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. F94891

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    09:00

    ATL

    4h 36m

    Direct

    10:36

    LAS

    S M T W T F S

  19. F94157

    Harry Reid International Airport

    15:19

    LAS

    1h 50m

    Direct

    17:09

    SFO

    - M T W T - S

  20. F91101

    Philadelphia International Airport

    12:35

    PHL

    2h 26m

    Direct

    15:01

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  21. F93923

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    21:32

    ATL

    4h 36m

    Direct

    23:08

    LAS

    S M T W T F S

  22. F93801

    Harry Reid International Airport

    17:17

    LAS

    1h 46m

    Direct

    19:03

    SFO

    S - - - T - -

  23. F91101

    Philadelphia International Airport

    12:35

    PHL

    2h 26m

    Direct

    15:01

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  24. F94891

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    09:00

    ATL

    4h 36m

    Direct

    10:36

    LAS

    S M T W T F S

  25. F93019

    Harry Reid International Airport

    07:45

    LAS

    1h 55m

    Direct

    09:40

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About Philadelphia International Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 4,053.38km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$ 139
Cheapest return ticket price US$ 254

FAQs for Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

    Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes about 5 hours 34 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 20:00, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$ 509 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) at 08:30 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 12:03.
  • The latest flight departs from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) at 19:15 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 22:53.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17km.
  • American Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3282 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from US$ 139, and round-trip fares start from US$ 254. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Thu, Nov 26; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. American Airlines and United Airlines operate direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 23 minutes, and around 50 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is US$ 290. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 50 weekly flights, mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Philadelphia International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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