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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.

Pack Your Bags and Head to San Francisco

When you are planning your trip from Philadelphia to San Francisco, stay within your budget by checking Orbitz.com for discounts on air transportation, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations. You will enjoy the west coast culture and the many attractions San Francisco has to offer.

Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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June

Cheapest weekend flights in June from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jun 20 Philadelphia (PHL) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines $438
Return Mon, Jun 24 San Francisco (SFO) Philadelphia (PHL) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jun 4 Philadelphia (PHL) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines $358
Return Tue, Jun 11 San Francisco (SFO) Philadelphia (PHL) United Airlines

Best one-week trip in June from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jun 4 Philadelphia (PHL) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines $358
Return Tue, Jun 11 San Francisco (SFO) Philadelphia (PHL) United Airlines
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July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jul 25 Philadelphia (PHL) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines $433
Return Mon, Jul 29 San Francisco (SFO) Philadelphia (PHL) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jul 4 Philadelphia (PHL) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America $375
Return Fri, Sep 13 San Francisco (SFO) Philadelphia (PHL) Virgin America

Best one-week trip in July from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jul 2 Philadelphia (PHL) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines $398
Return Tue, Jul 9 San Francisco (SFO) Philadelphia (PHL) United Airlines
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August

Cheapest weekend flights in August from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Aug 30 Philadelphia (PHL) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America $392
Return Mon, Sep 2 San Francisco (SFO) Philadelphia (PHL) Virgin America

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Aug 28 Philadelphia (PHL) San Francisco (SFO) AirTran Airways $334
Return Thu, Sep 5 San Francisco (SFO) Philadelphia (PHL) AirTran Airways

Best one-week trip in August from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Aug 28 Philadelphia (PHL) San Francisco (SFO) JetBlue Airways $334
Return Wed, Sep 4 San Francisco (SFO) Philadelphia (PHL) JetBlue Airways
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Airports in Philadelphia PA, US
map of airports in Philadelphia
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    Philadelphia Airport (PHL)

    Distance from City Center: 6.2 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from PHL to SFO

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal B US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal D US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal E Virgin America
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Airports in San Francisco CA, US
map of airports in San Francisco
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    San Francisco Airport (SFO)

    Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from PHL to SFO

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 1 US Airways
    Terminal 2 Virgin America
    Terminal 3 US Airways, United Airlines
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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Philadelphia and San Francisco

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 737-700 Passenger United Airlines
Boeing 757-200 Passenger United Airlines
Boeing 737-900 Passenger United Airlines
Boeing 737-800 Passenger United Airlines
Airbus Industrie A319 United Airlines, Virgin America, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A320 US Airways, Virgin America, United Airlines
Airbus Industrie A321 US Airways
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Flight facts

    • 10 direct flights are operating from Philadelphia to San Francisco today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 6h 10m.
    • United Airlines flight 445 (1:20 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A319) is today's earliest available flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
    • US Airways flight 667 (3:35 PM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's latest available flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (US Airways flight 667, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 5h 56m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco (United Airlines flight 541, Airbus Industrie A319) takes 6h 27m.
    • Flights from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to San Francisco Airport (SFO) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo JetBlue Airways PHL SFO Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 4 $334
airline logo AirTran Airways PHL SFO Fri, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 13 $334
airline logo United Airlines PHL SFO Thu, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 7 $358
airline logo US Airways PHL SFO Thu, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 19 $358
airline logo Virgin America PHL SFO Thu, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 19 $358
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines PHL SFO Thu, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 19 $380
airline logo American Airlines PHL SFO Fri, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 16 $380
airline logo Sun Country Airlines PHL SFO Thu, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 18 $542
airline logo Alaska Airlines PHL SFO Sun, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 28 $651
airline logo Frontier Airlines PHL SFO Sun, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 16 $661

Daily flight schedule for Fri, May 24, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
United Airlines UA445 PHL 6:20 AM SFO 9:36 AM 319 6hr 16min
US Airways US657 PHL 7:40 AM SFO 10:39 AM 320 5hr 59min
United Airlines UA541 PHL 7:55 AM SFO 11:22 AM 319 6hr 27min
US Airways US659 PHL 10:10 AM SFO 1:12 PM 320 6hr 2min
United Airlines UA447 PHL 3:17 PM SFO 6:35 PM 319 6hr 18min
US Airways US711 PHL 4:00 PM SFO 7:04 PM 321 6hr 4min
US Airways US1489 PHL 5:49 PM SFO 8:46 PM 321 5hr 57min
United Airlines UA483 PHL 5:55 PM SFO 9:20 PM 319 6hr 25min
Virgin America VX143 PHL 6:25 PM SFO 9:45 PM 320 6hr 20min
US Airways US667 PHL 8:35 PM SFO 11:31 PM 320 5hr 56min