Flights from Philadelphia Airport PHL to San Francisco Airport SFO

Q: How long does the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco takes5 Hours 34 Minutes.

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Airliners including China Southern Airlines, Qantas, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, British Airways and American Airlines all offer direct flights between Philadelphia International to San Francisco International. When travelling from Philadelphia International you will cover about 2,515 miles before you reach San Francisco International. This journey will take 5 Hours 34 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

On arriving at San Francisco International please note the time difference, the time zone at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Philadelphia International.

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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Philadelphia International to San Francisco International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
British Airways	3	2	2	3	3	2	3	08:47	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	3	2	2	3	3	2	3	08:47	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	18:20	18:24	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	18:20	18:24	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	18:50	18:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	18:20	18:24	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	08:47	09:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Fiji Airways	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	09:00	16:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
China Southern Airlines	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	16:30	16:30	VIEW FLIGHTS

British Airways is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 18 a week with times that vary between 08:47 and 18:50.

To book your flight you can visit British Airways on their website britishairways.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

08:47

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2661
British Airways	BA5438

16:30

Airline	Flight No
China Southern Airlines	CZ1637
American Airlines	AA2821
British Airways	BA5439

18:24

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2681
Air New Zealand	NZ9366
Virgin Australia	VA8238

18:50

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2113
British Airways	BA5440
Qatar Airways	QR9574

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Tuesday

09:00

Airline	Flight No
Fiji Airways	FJ5029
American Airlines	AA2661
British Airways	BA5438
Qantas	QF3284

18:24

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2681
Air New Zealand	NZ9366
Virgin Australia	VA8238

18:50

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2113
British Airways	BA5440
Qatar Airways	QR9574

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Wednesday

09:00

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2661
British Airways	BA5438

18:24

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2681
Air New Zealand	NZ9366
Virgin Australia	VA8238

18:50

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2113
British Airways	BA5440
Qatar Airways	QR9574

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Thursday

08:47

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2661
British Airways	BA5438

16:30

Airline	Flight No
China Southern Airlines	CZ1637
Fiji Airways	FJ5029
American Airlines	AA2821
British Airways	BA5439

18:20

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2681
Air New Zealand	NZ9366
Virgin Australia	VA8238

18:50

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2113
British Airways	BA5440
Qatar Airways	QR9574

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Friday

08:47

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2661
British Airways	BA5438
Qantas	QF3284

16:30

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2821
British Airways	BA5439

18:24

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2681
Air New Zealand	NZ9366
Virgin Australia	VA8238

18:50

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2113
British Airways	BA5440
Qatar Airways	QR9574

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Saturday

09:00

Airline	Flight No
Fiji Airways	FJ5029
American Airlines	AA2661
British Airways	BA5438

18:24

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2681
Air New Zealand	NZ9366
Virgin Australia	VA8238

18:50

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2113
British Airways	BA5440
Qatar Airways	QR9574

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Sunday

08:47

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2661
British Airways	BA5438
Qantas	QF3284

16:30

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2821
British Airways	BA5439

18:24

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2681
Air New Zealand	NZ9366
Virgin Australia	VA8238

18:50

Airline	Flight No
American Airlines	AA2113
British Airways	BA5440
Qatar Airways	QR9574

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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to San Francisco International. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to San Francisco	0		5 Hours 27 Minutes
Washington Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Francisco	0		5 Hours 25 Minutes
Newark to San Francisco	0		5 Hours 39 Minutes
White Plains to San Francisco	0		5 Hours 41 Minutes
Dulles to San Francisco	0		5 Hours 23 Minutes
New York John F Kennedy to San Francisco	0		5 Hours 41 Minutes
New York La Guardia to San Francisco	0		5 Hours 41 Minutes
Teterboro to San Francisco	0		5 Hours 39 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to San Francisco SFO is £119.18 ($148 €142.30)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct return flight from Philadelphia PHL to San Francisco SFO is £232.73 ($289 €277.86)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest flight one way from Philadelphia PHL to San Francisco SFO is £56.37 ($70 €67.30)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest return flight from Philadelphia PHL to San Francisco SFO is £119.18 ($148 €142.30)

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Flight Info FAQ - Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Who flies from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

The following airlines fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO): Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Australia.

How far is the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

The flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco is 4,048KM or 2,515 miles.

How long does the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco takes 5 Hours 34 Minutes.

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