Cheap Flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Tue, 26 Nov PHL - SFO

Sun, 01 Dec SFO - PHL

$372 $361

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Thu, 05 Dec PHL - SFO

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Fri, 13 Dec PHL - SFO

Tue, 24 Dec SFO - PHL

$171 $164

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Tue, 10 Dec SFO - PHL

$249 $243

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$246 $239

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

0% A train in San Francisco costs roughly the same as in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia $2.5

San Francisco $2.6

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

30% The average meal is 30% more expensive in San Francisco than in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia $20

San Francisco $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

46% Taxis are 46% more expensive in San Francisco than in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia $2.85

San Francisco $4.15

Coffee Regular cappuccino

17% Coffee is 17% more expensive in San Francisco than in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia $4.86

San Francisco $5.67

Distance: 2517 miles

Philadelphia airports

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) How far from city center: 6 miles

Mercer County (TTN) How far from city center: 29 miles

San Francisco airports

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from Philadelphia

The city of Philadelphia is one of the largest cities of Pennsylvania. It is notable for its rich history where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of art have been made famous by Sylvester Stallone's run in the film "Rocky".

Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States and the second largest city on the East Coast. Being a world-class metropolis, it has the best of the best for entertainment, shopping and dining. A business district with plenty of options, there are a number of cheap flights from Philadelphia to the rest of the cities in the United States or to other countries.

Travelling to Philadelphia airport

The international airport at Philadelphia is located less than 10 miles from the city center. The airport route is well serviced by ground transportation. Taxicabs are easily available and provide round-the-clock service from any part of the city to the airport. There are number of parking garages where one can park their car for 24hrs for quick trips like Philadelphia to San Francisco and back. Perhaps the most relaxed journey to the airport would be using the train service between the city center and the airport with a train operating every half an hour, starting early in the morning and ending late night.

Reaching San Francisco

San Francisco, situated in northern California, is also known as Silicon Valley. It is a dream city for technocrats and entrepreneurs buzzing with new ideas. It is the birth place for many of today's technology giants. This is a city that never sleeps.

It is surrounded by the San Francisco Bay on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. It is a city well known for its old Victorian houses, hilly landscapes and year-round pleasant weather. San Francisco night life is an experience in itself, and the town bustles with activity with its wine and dine culture.

Getting to the city center

Philadelphia to San Francisco flights will land you right next to the heart of the city, which is will connected by public transportation. Depending on your preference you can either take a train, taxi, shuttle or a rental car to reach the city.

The BART train connects you directly from the airport to the city, offering a more comfortable ride. Taxis are available at any time of the day outside all terminals. In case you opt for a shared ride, there are many companies operating shuttle services from the departure terminal. For a faster exit from the airport you can always opt for a rental car from the services accessible by the AirTrain.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco is $50. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is San Francisco more expensive than Philadelphia to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Francisco costs about $ 4.15 USD, 46% more expensive than Philadelphia, with a fare of $ 2.85 USD, while train tickets cost 4% more at San Francisco: $ 2.60 USD versus $ 2.50 USD at Philadelphia. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 USD in San Francisco, 25% more than the 20.00 USD in Philadelphia. The price of the coffee is around 17% more expensive in San Francisco, with an average of 5.67 USD , while in Philadelphia the coffee costs 4.86 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

The most popular months to book a trip from Philadelphia to San Francisco are October, September and May, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

The best time of the year to visit San Francisco depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, August is the best month to fly to San Francisco from Philadelphia in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, September and January are the months with fewer searches for Philadelphia - San Francisco.

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

Flight length from Philadelphia to San Francisco is around 06:04 hours on average, at an average distance of 4,048 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in San Francisco compared to Philadelphia?

While in Philadelphia the temperatures can reach an average of 33.4 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,San Francisco's temperatures can go up to 32.98 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.36 ºC in San Francisco, compared to the -11.85 ºC average degrees reported in Philadelphia. During the winter period, Philadelphia can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while San Francisco have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

The main route from Philadelphia to San Francisco is: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO). The following airlines fly this route: American Airlines. British Airways. United Airlines.

The airlines that fly indirectly from Philadelphia to San Francisco are:

United Airlines, stopping at Newark - Nj during at least 121 minutes.

Flying Time 6 h and 4 m When flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco, this can take around 6 h and 4 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $50 The best price for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport Philadelphia International Airport Philadelphia International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Arrival Airport San Francisco Intl Airport You'll land at San Francisco Intl Airport when flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco