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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 12:21 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:36 pm and lands at 1:57 am.

The flight takes about 6h 21m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco takes 6h 21m, 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.

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.

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

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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $359 to $2,134. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $209, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco. 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.

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 7h 43m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 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.

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

In addition to serving as an international gateway to San Francisco, SFO also provides access to several nearby cities, including Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara and Palo Alto. Rental cars offer a flexible way to reach these cities from SFO.

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) trains connect SFO to destinations across the Bay Area, including Downtown San Francisco. The ride from the airport to Downtown San Francisco takes about 30 minutes.

Rental cars are available from the central rental car center at 780 N. McDonnell Road, which houses several rental car companies.

San Francisco International Airport has a USO Center that is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Some shops and restaurants also offer military discounts.

Yes, each terminal at PHL has an indoor Pet Port.