Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Philadelphia and San Francisco takes around 6.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco is 4053 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

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Several carriers operate flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Philadelphia?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Philadelphia and Mexico City, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, London, Atlanta, Miami, San Juan, Chicago, Tampa, Dallas, Los Angeles, Nashville, Las Vegas, Cancún, Houston, Medellín, Detroit, Guadalajara, Charlotte, Santo Domingo.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Philadelphia?

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Philadelphia is mainly served by Philadelphia International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wings Field.

Question 7

What airports are near Philadelphia?

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The main airport in Philadelphia is Philadelphia International. It is also served by John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, LaGuardia, Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, New York Stewart International Airport, Harrisburg International.

Question 8

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between Philadelphia and San Francisco with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Philadelphia and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

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Traveling between Philadelphia and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Philadelphia?

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There are a number of airports in and around Philadelphia. The main one is Philadelphia International and other nearby airports include John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, Washington Dulles International, LaGuardia, Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, New York Stewart International Airport, Harrisburg International

Question 13

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Philadelphia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Philadelphia, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Philadelphia and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£77
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£368
Cheapest round-trip	£194
Average round-trip	£223
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART to Downtown San Francisco	30-40 min	$9-$10 (fare varies by destination station)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fast, affordable rail option
SamTrans Bus	45-75 min	$2-$5 (exact fare required)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	25-50 min	$45-$70 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	25-50 min	$30-$65 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer	25-50 min	$70-$120 (pre-booked flat rate)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or business travelers
Rental Car	25-50 min	$40-$100 (daily rate; parking extra)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART via Oakland Airport Connector	45-60 min	$11-$13 (includes connector fare)	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	affordable rail to SF
Taxi	30-60 min	$60-$100 (metered; varies by traffic)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct to SF with luggage

Airline	Mon 06.04	Tue 07.04	Wed 08.04	Thu 09.04	Fri 10.04	Sat 11.04	Sun 12.04
United Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 13.04	Tue 14.04	Wed 15.04	Thu 16.04	Fri 17.04	Sat 18.04	Sun 19.04
United Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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Airline	Mon 27.04	Tue 28.04	Wed 29.04	Thu 30.04	Fri 01.05	Sat 02.05	Sun 03.05
United Airlines	2	1	2	3	4	3	4
Weekly flights: 19 total	Daily flights: 2.71 average	Most flights: Friday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No
Sun Country Airlines	SCX	SY	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	7°C
February	14°C	8°C
March	15°C	8°C
April	17°C	9°C
May	18°C	10°C
June	20°C	12°C
July	21°C	13°C
August	22°C	14°C
September	22°C	14°C
October	21°C	13°C
November	17°C	10°C
December	13°C	8°C