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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia from £125

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PHL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£228

One-way from

£125

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£417
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/1-14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Philadelphia
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Philadelphia
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1214:05SFO - PHL
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Wed 12/213:00PHL - SFO
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Deal found 17/12£294
Tue 31/1222:50SFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/218:24PHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£330
Wed 25/1213:20SFO - PHL
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 8/106:00PHL - SFO
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 18/12£337
Thu 26/1223:59SFO - PHL
1 stop8h 01mSun Country Air
Wed 1/112:22PHL - SFO
1 stop7h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 18/12£477
Sun 29/1221:15SFO - PHL
2 stops17h 26mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/218:32PHL - SFO
2 stops24h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/12£533

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

08:50-17:20

Nonstop5h 30m

Philadelphia

Tue 14/1

10:10-17:30

1 stop10h 20m

£228

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

12:45-23:53

1 stop8h 08m

Philadelphia

Mon 13/1

16:50-23:22

1 stop9h 32m

£235

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

08:20-17:32

1 stop30h 12m

Philadelphia

Tue 21/1

18:32-08:54

2 stops17h 22m

£241

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

08:20-19:07

1 stop7h 47m

Philadelphia

Fri 7/2

15:15-21:43

1 stop9h 28m

£241

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

10:05-21:10

1 stop8h 05m

Philadelphia

Mon 24/2

13:30-22:50

2 stops12h 20m

£247

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

05:55-15:55

1 stop7h 00m

£125

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

10:00-17:32

1 stop28h 32m

£126

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 21/1

23:10-10:34

1 stop8h 24m

£136

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

13:05-23:15

1 stop7h 10m

£145

San FranciscoPhiladelphia

SFO - PHL

SFOPHL

San Francisco

Tue 21/1

08:50-17:20

Nonstop5h 30m

£157

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 82 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 19 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia as you normally would.

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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia, such as Delta, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this San Francisco to Philadelphia flight route?

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

    United Airlines, at £228, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Delta and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 35% 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 Delta (£125), Alaska Airlines (£126), and JetBlue (£136).

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

    Consider Qantas Airways (96%), China Southern (95%) or Aer Lingus (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £271. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Philadelphia) can be booked for £659 on average our data indicates £271 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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