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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SFO
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£195

One-way from

£88

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£309
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/5-2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 27m total
  • Philadelphia to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 18m total
  • Philadelphia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2025.

Fri 30/506:30PHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/621:25SFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4£195
Tue 10/606:00PHL - SFO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Tue 24/619:24SFO - PHL
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 16/4£209
Wed 20/816:45PHL - SFO
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 26/805:15SFO - PHL
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 17/4£228
Fri 11/711:45PHL - SFO
1 stop11h 14mJetBlue
Mon 14/706:05SFO - PHL
1 stop8h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 16/4£231
Sun 9/1107:25PHL - SFO
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 13/1109:10SFO - PHL
1 stop17h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/4£270

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco 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 17 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 30/5

06:30-09:30

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/6

21:25-05:52

Nonstop5h 27m

£195

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/6

10:39-18:47

1 stop11h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 21/6

19:01-05:50

1 stop7h 49m

£209

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 20/8

16:45-22:25

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

05:15-17:40

2 stops9h 25m

£228

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 11/7

11:45-19:59

1 stop11h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 14/7

06:05-17:50

1 stop8h 45m

£231

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Mon 15/9

18:58-10:32

1 stop18h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 21/9

07:00-05:45

1 stop19h 45m

£270

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Sat 10/5

08:30-11:48

Nonstop6h 18m

£88

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 7/5

06:00-12:44

1 stop9h 44m

£101

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 17/6

12:09-18:47

1 stop9h 38m

£105

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Thu 17/7

19:10-00:10

1 stop8h 00m

£117

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 14/5

18:50-22:05

Nonstop6h 15m

£121

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 PHL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 April 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Francisco. 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 17 April 2025.

The most flights from PHL to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 17 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Philadelphia to San Francisco have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

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

    United Airlines, at £195, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include JetBlue and Delta. United Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco are United Airlines (92%), Qantas Airways (92%) and Air China (91%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco 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 Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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