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Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco from $88

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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
8:40 pm - 7:28 pmPHL-SFO
25h 48m1 stop
12:58 am - 5:45 amSFO-PHL
25h 47m1 stop
$175Frontier
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Tue, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 22
10:59 pm - 3:08 pmPHL-SFO
19h 09m1 stop
12:58 am - 5:45 amSFO-PHL
25h 47m1 stop
$176Frontier
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Tue, Apr 30 - Mon, May 13
1:40 pm - 10:59 pmPHL-SFO
12h 19m1 stop
8:15 am - 5:37 amSFO-PHL
18h 22m1 stop
$177Frontier
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
2:25 pm - 8:41 pmPHL-SFO
9h 16m1 stop
12:58 am - 5:35 amSFO-PHL
25h 37m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Wed, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 23
8:50 pm - 8:06 pmPHL-SFO
26h 16m1 stop
6:19 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-PHL
14h 46m2 stops
Fri, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 24
1:40 pm - 10:59 pmPHL-SFO
12h 19m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:51 amSFO-PHL
7h 52m1 stop
Tue, May 14 - Mon, May 27
6:40 pm - 11:59 pmPHL-SFO
8h 19m1 stop
12:25 am - 10:36 amSFO-PHL
7h 11m1 stop
$256Delta
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Tue, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 22
6:50 pm - 10:18 pmPHL-SFO
6h 28mnonstop
6:30 am - 2:44 pmSFO-PHL
5h 14mnonstop
$269American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 23
1:35 pm - 9:16 pmPHL-SFO
10h 41m1 stop
6:30 am - 2:44 pmSFO-PHL
5h 14mnonstop
$277American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 28
5:55 am - 12:09 pmPHL-SFO
9h 14m1 stop
10:15 pm - 8:35 amSFO-PHL
7h 20m1 stop
$288Delta
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Sun, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 23

Flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Philadelphia to San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Philadelphia, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $308 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $510 and $477 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $88. KAYAK users also found Philadelphia to San Francisco round-trip flights on Frontier from $175 and on Delta from $256.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Philadelphia to San Francisco. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $209. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Philadelphia and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 6h 25m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 46 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

The average nonstop flight takes 6h 09m, covering a distance of 2,513 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 8:20 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 11:38 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco jets off at 8:18 pm and lands at 11:43 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco

When to book flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco

  • What is the best way to get out of San Francisco International Airport )SFO)?

    BART trains are the best transport option for those connecting from SFO to different destinations within Bay Area, including Downtown San Francisco. It takes about 30 minutes to arrive in Downtown San Francisco from the airport.

  • How can I catch up with the earliest flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Enjoy even more convenience if you want to catch the earliest flight to San Francisco from Philadelphia by spending the night at Philadelphia Airport Marriott. From the hotel, you can easily connect to Terminal B of the airport via Skybridge.

  • Which airlines should I book when flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco with kids?

    Booking American Airlines or United Airlines guarantees you and your kid(s) enhanced comfort throughout the entire journey, thanks to the spacious seats and extra legroom in all cabins. Additionally, American Airlines provides priority boarding for those with young ones.

  • How convenient is landing at San Francisco International Airport late at night?

    If your plane from PHL or TTN touches the ground at SFO late at night, you can spend the remaining hours of the night at one of the nap rooms in Terminals 2 and 3 of the airport. Optionally, you can also connect to a nearby hotel like San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. The hotel offers 24-hour operational free airport shuttles, making it easier for you to connect to the airport.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from San Francisco Airport?

    Apart from serving as the gateway to San Francisco for international travelers, SFO also serves a number of nearby cities. Some of the cities you can get to from SFO include Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto. Rental cars provide a more flexible way of connecting to these cities from SFO.

  • How do I find rental cars when landing at San Francisco International Airport?

    There is a rental car center located inside the airport on the Fourth Floor, housing a number of popular rental car companies, including Enterprise, Avis, Budget, and Dollar. Therefore, renting a car after deplaning at SFO is a hassle-free process.

  • Are there any shops in Philadelphia International Airport?

    Duty Free by DFASS can be found in Terminal A of Philadelphia International Airport and sells travel essentials, such as magazines, snacks, headphones, and neck pillows. Shine Collectibles is in Terminal C and offers a variety of sports clothing and accessories, while Pennsylvania Market is in Terminal E and has food products from the region.

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport have any places to let animals stretch their legs?

    There is an indoor Pet Port that is placed inside of each terminal in Philadelphia International Airport, as well as outdoor relief zones that are near all Arrivals areas. They are securely fenced in, contain grass and waste disposal bags, and can be used by both pets and service animals.

  • What amenities does San Francisco International Airport offer members of the military?

    In addition to having a USO Center that is open 24h a day, San Francisco International Airport has a limited number of overnight facilities that can be used by members of the military. Most shops and restaurants also offer discounts for both active members and veterans, but an official ID card is required.

  • Do any hotels have a free shuttle service to San Francisco International Airport?

    There are several hotels that offer free shuttles to and from San Francisco International Airport, with most of them picking up and dropping off from the Hotel Courtesy Shuttle zones in the center island in front of all Arrivals terminals. The Aloft Hotel is a chic choice, while the Comfort Suites is a more affordable option. For a hotel that offers long-term lodging options, book a room at the Comfort Suites.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco was $88 for a one-way ticket and $175 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Philadelphia and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Philadelphia from Philadelphia and will be arriving at San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $356 and an overall rating of 8.1, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $381 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from PHL to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $264 or less one-way and $353 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco depart from either Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) or Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The benefit of departing from PHL is that you have access to several airlines and can get a flight at different times of the day, subject to your schedule. The number of daily flights to San Francisco departing from PHL is higher than TTN. On the other hand, departing from TTN gives you the benefit of enjoying shorter queues at various security checkpoints.
  • Buses provide a convenient and affordable way of getting to Philadelphia International Airport from downtown Philadelphia. Three bus lines, Route 37, Route 108, and Route 115, provide direct connections to the airport terminals from the downtown area. Taxis are the alternative means of transport, especially for those rushing against time.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the main destination airport for flights from Philadelphia. However, a considerable number of flights arrive at Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJE). It is easier to connect to the San Francisco city center from SFO due to the availability of more transport options. Those landing at OAK or SJE enjoys shorter queues at the baggage claim areas.
  • To travel as affordably as possible, look for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco with layovers, such as through Sun Country or United Airlines. If you would rather have a nonstop flight, American and Alaska Airlines offer many choices.
  • If you need to print out some last-minute documents or work on your to-do list, pay a visit to the UPS Store in the Terminal A/B walkway of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). In addition to having several workstations, this store also provides copying services, sells shipping supplies, and has a notary.
  • Have some extra time before your flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco leaves? Philadelphia International Airport has a virtual library that allows travelers to download podcasts, books, and magazines for free. There is also an Observation Deck in each terminal that provides direct views of the airport’s tarmacs.
  • For travelers who would like some help carrying all of their suitcases, make a reservation with an Airport Butler through San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) official website. This service will provide you with an employee to collect your luggage, arrange private transportation, and walk you to your car.
  • If you’re traveling to San Francisco with your little ones, go to the Cloud of Goods store in the main terminal of San Francisco International Airport. In this shop, you can rent important baby equipment, such as car seats and strollers.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Philadelphia to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +8 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11551 reviews
86crew
75food
79comfort
81entertainment
82boarding
81overall
Airline reviews

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

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Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Boarding in Seattle is always a mess. Sat in Deltas new domestic first class cabin. Everything was great except I found the seat cushion to be fairly uncomfortable. I’m a bigger guy so take that into mind (6’2” / 300 lbs.). Crew was meh.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My experience is based on one crew member. I had found my seat and sat down but there was a gentleman to claimed to the flight attendant I was in his seat. She then came to me and curtly said, "I need your ticket!" No hi, no excuse me may I see your boarding pass? NOTHING! I was taken aback by her attitude and she repeated herself, "your ticket?!?!" I calmly responded with ok, here you go. Only to discover the gentleman was looking at the wrong boarding pass. She gave me back my ticket with no apology. She then was curt with another man who was putting his coat in the overhead bin, already helped by another flight attendant who said it was fine. She realizes it's ok and then asks him if he drinks. The look on the man's face was priceless. She said she was going to comp him drinks. He gets offered a comp drink for a coat as well as an apology, and I got no apology.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

Delays, excuses, delays, and more delays. This company is BROKEN.

Horrible. Delayed on both planes several times. No attempt to fix it

I contacted both carriers months beforehand to change the cabin (booked in April) but to no avail (united asked to contact Swiss since it was their equipment, Swiss told me to reach out to united). So yeah… My seat was pretty worn down, legroom on 27K was more than enough, but still economy seating so, getting to know your neighbours was easy. According to ground staff, the flight was massively overbooked- and this showed. I ordered a gluten free meal beforehand (which was honoured) but for breakfast got a bread roll and croissant 🤷🏼‍♂️ The connection itself is great. Leaving SFO late PM to arrive at ZRH in the afternoon makes it easier to get re adjusted again. However, and since I’ve flown this connection a couple of times in the past, I will rather deal with one carrier only and include a layover on the east coast.

United requires seat selection in order for those booking together to stay together.

Delays!!! Maintain your planes so your customers don’t have to sit on their assess for over an hour on the tarmac!! Also, United app is buggy. Videos did not load. Overall a miserable experience. Flight crew was awesome though.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

flight delayed so missed connection and this had to rebook for next day

Flight departed PHL one hour late due to late arrival of aircraft. On board services were okay. First class menu does not offer any new items; same desserts (cheese & crackers or Mango sorbet). At least there were no credit card promotions during the flight.

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

Terrible Ticketing and Check in process. I learned that AA unilaterally cancelled my premium seating from PHL to CLT and from CLT to JAN. They did, however, refund my money, but my seating was subsequently severely downgraded. They didn’t have a seat for my unless I paid for it! Not cool! Consequently, Check-in took 45 min. AA is usually great, but this was my worst experience with AA ever. Appalling they they arbitrarily cancel my seats threatening loss of flight if I didn’t pay for a seat!!!! -John

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

Great flight. Quick boarding and departure. No problems. Flight crew were very friendly and professional.

heat was on full blast. It was like the Tropics inside the plan.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

No outlets to charge phones on 5 hour flight, snacks were for purchase only, missed connecting flight due to weather delays, was denied vouchers for overnight stay.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

I liked the fast check in and boarding. The flight fare could be a lot less than what I paid…..

Minimalist interiors are great for legroom but terrible for comfort.

The cost of the ticket was great its literally 1/3 of an equivalent swa ticket

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

Was using the bathroom and arrived 1 min 45 secs passed the terminal door closing . Wouldn’t let me on the flight and Frontier gate attendants as well desk manager were very rude and didn’t not assist nor provide any type of guidance. As a result I will not be able to get my children for the holidays. Frontier I will never fly with you all again. I also purchased a perk package what a waste .

absolutely horrific. delayed flights, overbooking. over charging. nightmare service beyond words. stay away.

My husband didn't get boarded on this flight. He was asked to pay $50 extra by the Frontier staff to get two boarding passes for check-in at the Las Vegas airport. He refused to pay this extra $50 charge and tried to do check-in online by himself but it seemed to be late with only 7 mins left. It ended up that my daughter and my husband missed the 7-minute time window. They had to take the next non-direct flight which took more than 12 hours from Las Vegas to San Francisco, a very poor experience for them.

Frontier is a no-frills airlines were the focus is low cost. You get basic service so don't set your expectations high. Watch out thought because this airline, like a few others, will try to nickel and dime you.

5 MINTUES LATE TO THEIR CHECK IN AND THEY WACK ME 200.00 BUCKS FOR RE BOOKING FEE AND PUT ME ON ANOTHER FLIGHT. @ THE BOARDING GATE IWATCH THEM BOARD MY ORIGINAL FLIGHT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME- TOATL SCAM!

They delayed my flight so long that I would miss my connector. After that they gave me a free transfer to a different flight. My current flight was supposed to leave at 630am. They put me on a plane that leaves at 730pm the same day. Then they didn’t tell me but the connector flight was now 18 hours later the next day. And they refused to put us in a hotel for the night in the connector city. After hrs of them rudely arguing with us we cancelled our flight and went with a better airline. I will never fly frontier again. They owe me about 1200 dollars and refused to refund our money on their mistake.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Tue
1 stopFrontier
30h 18mPHL-SFO
$88
4/24Wed
1 stopFrontier
9h 16mPHL-SFO
$90
5/1Wed
1 stopFrontier
9h 16mPHL-SFO
$91
4/24Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
6h 28mPHL-SFO
$140
4/28Sun
1 stopDelta
8h 57mPHL-SFO
$144
7/10Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 32mPHL-SFO
$159
4/1Mon
1 stopDelta
11h 05mPHL-SFO
$171
4/22Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 14mPHL-SFO
$210
4/30Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 55mPHL-SFO
$250
4/1Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 14mPHL-SFO
$258

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Last minute flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/20Wed
multi-stopFrontier
14h 31mPHL-SFO
4/2Tue
multi-stopFrontier
8h 23mSFO-PHL
$278
3/22Fri
multi-stopFrontier
13h 42mPHL-SFO
4/22Mon
multi-stopFrontier
9h 26mSFO-PHL
$317
3/22Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
6h 29mPHL-SFO
4/22Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
5h 20mSFO-PHL
$426
3/21Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
6h 20mPHL-SFO
3/24Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
5h 12mSFO-PHL
$427
3/21Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 35mPHL-SFO
3/24Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 54mSFO-PHL
$446
3/19Tue
multi-stop
19h 10mPHL-SFO
3/26Tue
multi-stop
25h 06mSFO-PHL
$449
3/21Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 45mPHL-SFO
3/25Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 20mSFO-PHL
$470
3/21Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 23mPHL-SFO
3/23Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 20mSFO-PHL
$471
3/23Sat
multi-stop
26h 16mPHL-SFO
3/26Tue
multi-stop
16h 22mSFO-PHL
$482
3/19Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 31mPHL-SFO
3/20Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 55mSFO-PHL
$512

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Philadelphia - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Philadelphia

Cabin classes:

$1,014
$1,078
$905
$268