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Cheap flights San Francisco — Philadelphia

from $182 4 051 km ~5h 16m 12 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Saturday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $182 on 21.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
21 Dec 2026, Mon
Frontier Airlines F9 4402
06:30
SFO San Francisco International Airport
13:04
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
6h 34m 1 stop
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18 Dec 2026, Fri
Frontier Airlines F9 4156
08:15
SFO San Francisco International Airport
14:54
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
6h 39m 1 stop
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19 Dec 2026, Sat
Southwest Airlines WN 3878
07:25
SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
13:55
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
6h 30m 2 stops
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20 Dec 2026, Sun
Frontier Airlines F9 4310
07:50
SFO San Francisco International Airport
17:28
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
9h 38m 2 stops
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17 Dec 2026, Thu
American Airlines AA 2553
17:14
SFO San Francisco International Airport
22:30
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
5h 16m Direct
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21 Dec 2026, Mon
American Airlines AA 1826
10:11
SFO San Francisco International Airport
15:28
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
5h 17m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
4 051 km
Flight time
5h 16m
Time difference
+3h
Minimum price
from $182 (21.12.2026)
Average price
$216
Maximum price
$290
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Saturday
Departure airports (2)
SFO San Francisco International Airport SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
Airlines (4)
F9 Frontier Airlines WN Southwest Airlines B6 jetBlue AA American Airlines
Agencies (6)
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Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 4 flights · 4 days
$178
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$203
jetBlue
jetBlue
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$215
American Airlines
American Airlines
6 flights · 6 days
$290
Where to buy tickets 6
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $178
Farera
6 tickets · 4 days
from $182
City.Travel
2 tickets · 2 days
from $203
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $215
Turna.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $330
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $335
Airports

From — San Francisco (2)

  • SFO San Francisco International Airport
  • SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

To — Philadelphia (1)

  • PHL Philadelphia International Airport
Other destinations from San Francisco
Frequently asked questions about the route San Francisco — Philadelphia
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Approximate flight time — 5h 16m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
The straight-line distance — 4 051 km.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $182 on 21.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $216. Range: $182 — $290.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Philadelphia?
The difference — +3h.
From which airports does San Francisco operate flights?
From San Francisco: SFO (San Francisco International Airport), SJC (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport).
To which airports in Philadelphia do flights arrive?
To Philadelphia: PHL (Philadelphia International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, jetBlue, American Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $290. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Saturday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route San Francisco — Philadelphia

Flights San Francisco — Philadelphia is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 4 051 km. Flight time 5h 16m. Time difference +3h.

From San Francisco (SFO) flights depart from 2 airports: SFO, SJC. To Philadelphia (PHL) — 1 arrival airport: PHL.

4 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, jetBlue, American Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $182 (21.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $216, ranging from $182 to $290. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Saturday.

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