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

• Earliest: departs at 6:14 am and lands at 11:35 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 4:41 am.

The flight takes about 5h 21m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia takes 5h 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 San Francisco to Philadelphia range from $379 to $588, with an average of $473 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $473 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $235 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $477 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 San Francisco to Philadelphia flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and evening 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 $396 to $2,509. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Philadelphia 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 San Francisco to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $212, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $429 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $565, a difference of $136.

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 San Francisco and Philadelphia. 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 27m, compared with 7h 41m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 41m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Philadelphia 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.

There are many daily direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia that are offered. You will find that these trips are often serviced by companies such as American Airlines and United Airlines. Many trips also require a layover, and these may be operated by Alaska Airlines.

If you choose to drive from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport, the trip will normally take you between 10 and 15min if there is no extra traffic. You can also use public transportation, like the Red or Yellow train lines, which will take 35 to 40min.

One of the quickest ways to go from Philadelphia International Airport to the city center is by driving, which will normally take you around 15 to 20min without any congestion on the road. Public transportation is an option as well, such as the Airport Line bus, which departs every 20min. If you take this bus, you can expect the trip to last you around 20min in total.

Philadelphia International Airport has an on-site rental car center that has offices for several different rental companies, including Alamo, Dollar, and Hertz. You can find the offices for these companies in the Arrivals terminal of the airport, with their desks located just outside of baggage claim in Zone 2. Each of these companies keep their fleet directly on airport property, making it easy to pick up and return your vehicle from the airport.