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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to San Francisco flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $290 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $429 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 5% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Philadelphia to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $489, a difference of $97. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to San Francisco flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 12:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:36 pm and lands at 1:52 am.

The flight takes about 6h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $420. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco takes 6h 16m, covering 2,513 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $349 to $2,624. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $205, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 7h 40m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 53m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Philadelphia (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Fox

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco range from $349 to $518, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Philadelphia to San Francisco flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue