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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia from £88

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PHL
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

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 Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£204

One-way from

£88

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£309
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 16/7-30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 39m total
  • San Francisco to Philadelphia
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 29m total
  • San Francisco to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2025.

Wed 16/721:25SFO - PHL
1 stop10h 25mJetBlue
Wed 30/711:45PHL - SFO
1 stop11h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4£204
Wed 28/500:40SFO - PHL
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 4/606:00PHL - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 15/4£210
Fri 15/800:30SFO - PHL
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 16/818:28PHL - SFO
Nonstop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4£210
Wed 7/508:00SFO - PHL
1 stop18h 44mAlaska Airlines
Wed 14/507:04PHL - SFO
2 stops14h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/4£246
Fri 8/807:15SFO - PHL
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Mon 11/816:25PHL - SFO
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 15/4£264
Wed 23/400:21SFO - PHL
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 30/419:10PHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4£362

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 16/7

21:25-10:50

1 stop10h 25m

Philadelphia

Wed 30/7

11:45-19:59

1 stop11h 14m

£204

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

00:40-11:00

1 stop7h 20m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/6

06:00-10:33

1 stop7h 33m

£210

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

00:30-12:06

1 stop8h 36m

Philadelphia

Sat 16/8

18:28-21:25

Nonstop5h 57m

£210

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

08:00-05:44

1 stop18h 44m

Philadelphia

Wed 14/5

07:04-18:26

2 stops14h 22m

£246

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

07:15-17:55

1 stop7h 40m

Philadelphia

Mon 11/8

16:25-22:40

2 stops9h 15m

£264

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

21:10-05:39

Nonstop5h 29m

£88

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Fri 18/7

21:25-10:50

1 stop10h 25m

£101

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

00:49-10:37

1 stop6h 48m

£105

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

07:15-17:55

1 stop7h 40m

£117

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

13:21-05:44

2 stops13h 23m

£126

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of £648). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PHL are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia round-trip?

    JetBlue, at £204, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that JetBlue is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia are United Airlines (£88), JetBlue (£101), and Delta (£105).

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

    Consider ANA (95%), United Airlines (92%) or Qatar Airways (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia (average of £648). Flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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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