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Philadelphia to San Francisco Flights
Deals on air transportation, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations are waiting to be discovered on Orbitz.com. Orbitz.com works with airlines to find you low-fare flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco, allowing you to stay on budget. The city offers a rich cultural diversity as well as attractions all visitors will enjoy, including Alcatraz, Castro Theatre, and Golden Gate Park.
Philadelphia Airport Information
The Philadelphia International Airport is the primary domestic and international air service provider for Philadelphia. It's located at 8500 Essington Avenue, which is 7 miles from downtown, and hosts United, Delta, Virgin America, American, and Frontier Airlines. All these airlines provide service from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
Transportation to the airport is available by taxi, public transportation, private vehicle, and shuttle. SEPTA, the public rail line, offers a one-way trip to the airport from many stops in the city for $7. Several taxi companies are available to get you from downtown to the airport for the city's regulated rate of $28.50. The economy parking lot offers a daily rate of $11 and is located on Air Departures Road, garage parking is available for $20 per day, and short-term parking is available at hourly rates. If you need a quick snack or a full meal, the airport has many budget-friendly dining options, including Dunkin' Donuts, Philly Soft Pretzels, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen, and Jack Duggan's Pub.
San Francisco Information
San Francisco is located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Northern California. It was founded in 1776, and rapid expansion occurred during the California Gold Rush in 1849. San Francisco is best known for being foggy and home to the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
Located 13 miles south of downtown, the San Francisco International Airport is the main air service provider for the San Francisco. Transportation from the airport to your hotel and around town is available by taxis, rental cars, and public transportation. Taxis are waiting outside the terminals and can get you to downtown for about $35. BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit, makes numerous trips from the airport to stops around the city; rates average $8 to most locations. Rental cars are a convenient option for many people. Skip the hassle when you arrive, and book your rental on Orbitz.com from Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Dollar.
The weather in San Francisco is fairly consistent year-round. Winter temperatures are normally in the upper 50s during the day, with lows in the mid-40s. The warmest month is July and averages around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. December through February are the wettest months, with over 4 inches of rain each month. San Francisco is well known for its unpredictable daily fog.
Explore this unique city by visiting Alcatraz on Alcatraz Island, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the Walt Disney Family Museum, and the famous cable cars. San Francisco offers attractions to keep the entire family entertained for days.
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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 22 | Philadelphia (PHL) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$338 |
| Return Mon, Feb 25 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Feb 27 | Philadelphia (PHL) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$298 |
| Return Wed, Mar 6 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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Best one-week trip in February from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Feb 27 | Philadelphia (PHL) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$298 |
| Return Wed, Mar 6 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Mar 8 | Philadelphia (PHL) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$338 |
| Return Sun, Mar 10 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 12 | Philadelphia (PHL) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$298 |
| Return Wed, Mar 13 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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Best one-week trip in March from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 12 | Philadelphia (PHL) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$298 |
| Return Tue, Mar 19 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 18 | Philadelphia (PHL) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$348 |
| Return Sun, Apr 21 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 24 | Philadelphia (PHL) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$325 |
| Return Tue, Apr 30 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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Best one-week trip in April from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sun, Apr 14 | Philadelphia (PHL) | San Francisco (SFO) |
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$348 |
| Return Sun, Apr 21 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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Flight facts
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- 15 direct flights are operating from Philadelphia to San Francisco today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 6h 23m.
- United Airlines flight 445 (12:20 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A319) is today's earliest available flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
- US Airways flight 967 (2:40 PM GMT, Airbus Industrie A321) is today's latest available flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (US Airways flight 967, Airbus Industrie A321) takes 6h 13m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (United Airlines flight 445, Airbus Industrie A319) takes 6h 27m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Philadelphia to San Francisco
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| PHL | SFO | Wed, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 19 | $297 |
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| PHL | SFO | Tue, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 12 | $297 |
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| PHL | SFO | Wed, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 19 | $297 |
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| PHL | SFO | Wed, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 12 | $304 |
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| PHL | SFO | Wed, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 12 | $319 |
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| PHL | SFO | Wed, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 12 | $319 |
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| PHL | SFO | Sun, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 19 | $375 |
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| PHL | SFO | Mon, Mar 25 - Fri, Mar 29 | $408 |
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| PHL | SFO | Thu, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 3 | $443 |
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| PHL | SFO | Thu, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 8 | $623 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| United Airlines | UA445 | PHL | 6:20 AM | SFO | 9:47 AM | 319 | 6hr 27min |
| US Airways | US6091 | PHL | 6:20 AM | SFO | 9:47 AM | 319 | 6hr 27min |
| US Airways | US657 | PHL | 7:45 AM | SFO | 11:04 AM | 320 | 6hr 19min |
| United Airlines | UA66 | PHL | 8:30 AM | SFO | 11:59 AM | 738 | 6hr 29min |
| Virgin America | VX137 | PHL | 8:35 AM | SFO | 12:00 PM | 320 | 6hr 25min |
| US Airways | US659 | PHL | 10:10 AM | SFO | 1:35 PM | 320 | 6hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA447 | PHL | 3:30 PM | SFO | 6:55 PM | 319 | 6hr 25min |
| US Airways | US6305 | PHL | 3:30 PM | SFO | 6:55 PM | 319 | 6hr 25min |
| US Airways | US751 | PHL | 3:55 PM | SFO | 7:13 PM | 321 | 6hr 18min |
| US Airways | US709 | PHL | 5:49 PM | SFO | 9:03 PM | 321 | 6hr 14min |
| Virgin America | VX141 | PHL | 5:50 PM | SFO | 9:15 PM | 319 | 6hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA543 | PHL | 6:01 PM | SFO | 9:28 PM | 319 | 6hr 27min |
| US Airways | US6596 | PHL | 6:01 PM | SFO | 9:28 PM | 319 | 6hr 27min |
| US Airways | US967 | PHL | 8:40 PM | SFO | 11:53 PM | 321 | 6hr 13min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Thu 3 | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 |
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4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Airports in Philadelphia, PA, US
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1
Philadelphia Airport (PHL)
Distance from City Center: 6.2 miles
Airports in San Francisco, CA, US
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1
San Francisco Airport (SFO)
Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles