Philadelphia Airport (PHL) Flights to San Francisco International Airport Airport (SFO)

Q: How long does the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco takes5 Hours 34 Minutes.

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If you are looking to fly from Philadelphia International to San Francisco International you will find there are 11 airliners who offer this route. These include Qantas, Air China, Fiji Airways, China Southern Airlines, Aer Lingus, All Nippon Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, British Airways and American Airlines. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 34 Minutes.

The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

On arriving at San Francisco International please note the time difference, the time zone at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Philadelphia International.

Travellers planning to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Philadelphia International Airport.

If you chose to rent a car at San Francisco International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to San Francisco International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to Philadelphia International Airport:

Ensure your arrival at San Francisco International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Philadelphia International to San Francisco International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
American Airlines	5	5	5	5	5	2	00:59	21:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	3	3	3	3	3	1	16:30	21:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines	3	2	2	3	2	2	06:00	18:23	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	2	2	2	2	2	2	06:00	09:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	1	2	2	1	2	2	06:00	09:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
All Nippon Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	06:00	06:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
China Southern Airlines	1	1	0	1	0	1	17:35	17:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Aer Lingus	1	1	1	1	0	0	01:13	21:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Fiji Airways	0	0	1	0	1	1	17:35	17:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	0	1	0	0	1	0	17:35	17:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China	0	0	1	0	0	1	06:00	06:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

American Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 27 a week with times that vary between 00:59 and 21:50.

To book your flight you can visit American Airlines on their website aa.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

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