Flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport Airport (PHL)
Flying from San Francisco International to Philadelphia International is relatively easy as there are 11 who offer direct flights. These airliners include Fiji Airways, Air China, China Southern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Qantas, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines. When travelling from San Francisco International you will cover about 2,515 miles before you reach Philadelphia International. This journey will take 5 Hours 34 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. 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. Flight to Philadelphia International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
The time zone at Philadelphia International is different from San Francisco International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you plan on flying to Philadelphia International Airport from San Francisco International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at San Francisco International Airport.
If you had a rental car at Philadelphia International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Philadelphia International Airport and avoid excess fees.
Organise and book your choice of transport to San Francisco International Airport:
- Private Transfers to San Francisco International Airport
- Buses to San Francisco International Airport
- Taxis to San Francisco International Airport
- Train Services to/near San Francisco International Airport
Organise and book your choice of transport at Philadelphia International Airport:
- Car rental at Philadelphia International Airport
- Philadelphia International Airport Private Transfers
- Philadelphia International Airport Buses
- Philadelphia International Airport Taxis
- Philadelphia International Airport Train Services to/near
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Philadelphia International Airport
To see all airliners that offer flights between San Francisco International and Philadelphia International please see the table below.
| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 07:20 | 23:38 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| United Airlines | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 08:51 | 23:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air New Zealand | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 07:39 | 23:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Virgin Australia | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 07:39 | 23:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| British Airways | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 09:46 | 18:08 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Aer Lingus | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 07:20 | 22:58 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Qantas | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 07:20 | 22:58 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| China Southern Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 07:20 | 22:58 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| All Nippon Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:49 | 22:49 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Fiji Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 15:14 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air China | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with American Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers AA1732, AA1826, AA2553 and AA3035 with times between 07:20 and 23:38.
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for American Airlines at aa.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
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.
| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tuesday | 22:58
23:20
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| Wednesday | 09:46
17:15
17:22
18:08
22:58
23:20
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| Thursday | 07:20
07:39
08:30
16:54
17:15
18:08
22:49
22:58
23:20
23:38
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| Friday | 07:20
07:39
08:30
08:51
09:46
15:14
16:54
17:15
18:08
22:49
22:58
23:20
23:38
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| Saturday | 07:20
07:39
08:50
12:40
14:30
17:14
17:15
22:49
22:58
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| Sunday | 07:20
08:30
08:51
09:46
15:14
22:49
23:20
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.
| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland to Philadelphia | 0 | 5 Hours 33 Minutes |
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