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$84 Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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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.
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7:00 pm - 3:42 pmPHL-SFO
23h 42m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:35 amSFO-PHL
20h 35m1 stop
$165Frontier
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Thu, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 21
8:15 am - 9:59 amPHL-SFO
28h 44m1 stop
6:22 pm - 6:25 amSFO-PHL
9h 03m1 stop
$166Frontier
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Wed, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 9
5:30 am - 10:16 amPHL-SFO
7h 46m1 stop
9:57 pm - 8:39 amSFO-PHL
7h 42m1 stop
$181Delta
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 3
5:30 am - 10:16 amPHL-SFO
7h 46m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:16 pmSFO-PHL
8h 16m1 stop
$183Delta
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 3
8:19 am - 11:17 amPHL-SFO
5h 58mnonstop
10:27 pm - 6:50 amSFO-PHL
5h 23mnonstop
$279American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 8
12:36 pm - 10:51 pmPHL-SFO
13h 15m1 stop
6:07 pm - 11:40 amSFO-PHL
14h 33m1 stop
$280Sun Country Air
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Thu, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 23
4:02 pm - 7:02 pmPHL-SFO
6h 00mnonstop
6:00 am - 8:06 pmSFO-PHL
11h 06m1 stop
$282American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 4
6:45 am - 9:46 amPHL-SFO
6h 01mnonstop
5:50 pm - 5:32 amSFO-PHL
8h 42m1 stop
$289United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 25
10:15 am - 5:36 pmPHL-SFO
10h 21m2 stops
5:50 pm - 5:32 amSFO-PHL
8h 42m1 stop
$303United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 25
12:49 pm - 10:51 pmPHL-SFO
13h 02m1 stop
11:59 pm - 11:26 amSFO-PHL
8h 27m1 stop
$314Sun Country Air
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Sun, Dec 22 - Fri, Dec 27

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 December, where the average cost of tickets is $480 and $468 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 151 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 $84. KAYAK users also found Philadelphia to San Francisco round-trip flights on Frontier from $165 and on Delta from $181.

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 $217. 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 4 nonstop flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 6h 04m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

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 5h 54m, 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 6:35 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 9:33 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 7:15 pm and lands at 10:32 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $84 for a one-way ticket and $165 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, Delta, and Asiana Airlines 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, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $352 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $417 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $264 or less one-way and $341 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 Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Philadelphia to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air China, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air China, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air China, +8 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +6 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Philadelphia

Monday

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

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +6 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, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +6 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, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

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

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

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

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 9630 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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My flight consistently said it was on time and the plane didn’t arrive until after 30 minutes after take off and nothing was announced to passengers

2.0 MediocreHannah, Jul 2024PHL - MSP
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My flight consistently said it was on time and the plane didn’t arrive until after 30 minutes after take off and nothing was announced to passengers

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Meh. A late flight meant I missed my connections, and a 2pm LAX arrival turned into gettin in after midnight.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

United Airlines was fantastic, however, UnderPricer was a nightmare. I got to the airport 4 hours before my flight. We are moving to New Zealand so had quite a bit of baggage (16 checked items) and so wanted to have plenty of time to get everything taken care of properly. When I went to check in they (United) could only find a ticket for me. The 5 tickets for my children were never officially ticketed. I called Underpricer and they told me it was United's fault and United told me that Underpricer just needs to reissue the tickets, but they refused to. I asked the Underpricer agent to transfer me to his supervisor as I was not getting the help I needed. He told me the supervisor was busy but that he would call me back in 30 minutes. 30 minutes came and went with no phone call. After an hour I called Underpricer back but they would not let me talk to the person I had talked to before, just told me that he was talking with the supervisor and technical support. I called again an hour later, was told the same thing. I tried again later, with only about 30 minutes until my flight was scheduled to leave (meaning I had been at the airport for more than 3 hours with my 5 children trying to get ticketed and board the flight). Also, my husband had moved to New Zealand 3 months prior, I haven't seen him in 3 months, my children hadn't seen their dad in 3 months, we were all extremely eager to get on that flight and get to New Zealand. The situation with the tickets did not get resolved until after it was too late to check our luggage and board our flight. We were devastated. My 11 year old son was in tears at not being able to be on his way to see his dad. Thankfully we were rebooked for the next evening, but that night it felt devastating. We'd been at the airport for 4 hours waiting. My in-laws waited with me and then helped me reload all our baggage and took us home to stay with them for the night. On the newly booked flights we could not sit together - my children were spread throughout the plane. So, even though I had paid extra to select our seats after buying my seats from Underpricer only two of us were able to sit together (thankful that my 11 year old wasn't all by himself, but not happy that my 14 & 16 year old daughters were seated by strangers). I really feel that Underpricer should refund me what I paid for the seating ($120 USD). It was a very frustrating situation and I plan on never using Kayak or Underpricer ever again.

The lady at the check in counter wasn't helpful

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Our 9:10 am scheduled flight continued to get delayed all day with no information given from the agents as to why. It wasn’t until I went to the customer service desk and got us switched to another flight at 2:44 pm (that wasn’t nonstop like our booked flight) that the agent finally was able to find out it was due to a fuel leak. I don’t know if our original flight ever took off but I don’t find it acceptable to leave people sitting in an airport all day with no explanation.

If there was enough room for me to bring my carry on luggage with me on the flight.

My flights had excessive delays, alleged mechanical problems, and overall terrible customer service

American dropped the ball on this flight. It was canceled after waiting on the tarmac for 6 hours. American airline was so greedy that they open the door after close, delayed our flight then caused the pilot to over 14 hours limit if they were to fly to Phoenix. So more delays and finally flight canceled. Horrible experience with American Airline in Philadelphia.

This flight was awful all around. Delays on the tarmac at PHL before takeoff and at the tarmac in Chicago caused me to miss my final connection. This was completely avoidable, in my opinion.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Our flight was delayed four hours and staff did nothing to accommodate the issue.

Awful. My flight was three hours late leaving DFW and we just arrived at LAX three hours late and stuck on the runway. I heard the Spirit workers at the desk in DFW say that we were waiting on a crew. I am extremely disappointed in Spirit.

Canceled my first flight for no discernible reason and couldn't rebook me on to a new flight until the next day. They did not compensate me for the delay in any way.

At LAS airport, bag drop process was hard, you need to pay for a faster drop. There was a long line for a free drop and you need to do it by yourself. No one helped you. Bad experience at LAS airport.

Terrible airline. Cancelled the flight less than 24 hours before the flight. Caused me extra expenses!!! This will be the last time me and my family will travel with them

My return flight was canceled by the system automatically because I took a different departing flight. Spirit would not refund me for the return flight.

Very uncomfortable seats that do not recline. My husband had hip replacement 7 years ago; after 5 hours from Maryland to California and another 5 hours back, we had to go to the emergency for the intense pain on his hip joint and soon he will see the surgeon. The cherry on the cake was when at the end of our flight back to BWI, we were prompted by a flight attendant to stretch: "arms right, now left, now reach your toes..." (really? how can we do that as we are sitting on seats with no leg room?) "...and as you are there, pick up any garbage you may see on the floor"!!! wow!

It was delayed 7 hours!!!!! We had to spend $550 on new flights so we didn’t miss our evening event for family. It was absolutely ridiculous. Our flight was suppose to leave at 9:30 am. Nobody was there to even help until 12:30. Worst experience ever.

Delays delays and more delays in both LAX and San Jose. And then I said something else flight was supposed to arrive in Portland at 12:04 but didn't land until 2:30 PM which made me late for my appointment.

My flight was delayed then cancelled My elder parents were upstairs waiting for a spirit rep to bring them downstairs to where my sister waited for 2 hours. My elder parents are not able to walk . My dad was wet of urine from where he could not hold it .waiting for some spirit personnel to wheel chair them back down stairs to where my sister was waiting for them for two hours . That is not ok

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

Flying Frontiier was extremely poor!! I paid for a7:15am flight on flight 1601 from PHL To Las Vegas and the delay was brutally, excruciatingly and disgustingly long (8 hrs). I arrived by Uber to PHL at 5:30 am and had to spend the entire 8 hr delay inside the airport. Even more atrocious was that the flight was delayed twice. On the phone with customer service for two hours and was not fully compensated. I feel taken advantage of with this airline. They offered a menial couched for another flight within 90 days to me and my husband who has never flown but this experience has made us almost 100% sure to not fly this airline and will suggest that others don’t either. We don’t want to book ever again, don’t want a menial voucher and I believe by standard and because the flight was delayed for 8 hours, I should be fully reimbursed for the entire round trip. There is no excuse why this should have ever occurred. After sharing my experience with others in Vegas and Philadelphia, I was told that Frontier airlines is notorious for long delayed flights, poor customer service and refusal to compensate people correctly. I’m very nervous to see what departing from Vegas to Philadelphia will bring.

Flight was 3 hours late leaving. Poor communication from the staff about delays. Impossible to get in touch with customer service (by design). And it actually didn't come out to be much cheaper than a non-budget airline! Not worth the headache, I'm never flying Frontier again

Checking in was easy and simple, crew was nice and efficient, but I would improve seat assignment randomness to make it easier to sit together based on when you check in. Overall would fly with them again.

They wouldn’t let us on the flight even tho we were an hour early. No refund not even our bags that were prepaid

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

The agent at check-in was strident, unwelcoming, and condescending to customers ahead of me.

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

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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.
9/5Thu
1 stopFrontier
10h 27mPHL-SFO
$84
8/22Thu
1 stopFrontier
13h 34mPHL-SFO
$86
8/15Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 56mPHL-SFO
$135
8/14Wed
1 stopDelta
8h 41mPHL-SFO
$149
9/24Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 01mPHL-SFO
$154
11/13Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
6h 14mPHL-SFO
$155
9/4Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
10h 21mPHL-SFO
$168
10/5Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
6h 15mPHL-SFO
$175
8/7Wed
1 stopDelta
7h 46mPHL-SFO
$179
12/28Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
24h 29mPHL-SFO
$213

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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.
7/28Sun
multi-stopFrontier
14h 43mPHL-SFO
8/16Fri
multi-stopFrontier
20h 38mSFO-PHL
$283
7/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
13h 23mPHL-SFO
7/30Tue
multi-stopFrontier
7h 48mSFO-PHL
$284
7/29Mon
multi-stopFrontier
20h 40mPHL-SFO
7/31Wed
multi-stopFrontier
16h 07mSFO-PHL
$288
7/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
6h 17mPHL-SFO
8/6Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
5h 17mSFO-PHL
$454
7/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
6h 07mPHL-SFO
8/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 42mSFO-PHL
$464
7/27Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
9h 26mPHL-SFO
8/1Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 21mSFO-PHL
$485
7/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 30mPHL-SFO
8/15Thu
multi-stopDelta
6h 46mSFO-PHL
$533
7/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 08mPHL-SFO
7/29Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 30mSFO-PHL
$579
7/29Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 54mPHL-SFO
8/5Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 30mSFO-PHL
$609
7/26Fri
multi-stopSun Country Air
7h 56mPHL-SFO
7/27Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 08mSFO-PHL
$695

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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:

$1,165
$1,232
$849
$269