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Philadelphia to San Francisco Flights
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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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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) |
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$438 |
| Return Mon, Jun 24 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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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) |
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$358 |
| Return Tue, Jun 11 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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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) |
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$358 |
| Return Tue, Jun 11 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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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) |
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$433 |
| Return Mon, Jul 29 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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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) |
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$375 |
| Return Fri, Sep 13 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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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) |
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$398 |
| Return Tue, Jul 9 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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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) |
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$392 |
| Return Mon, Sep 2 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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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) |
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$334 |
| Return Thu, Sep 5 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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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) |
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$334 |
| Return Wed, Sep 4 | San Francisco (SFO) | Philadelphia (PHL) |
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Airports in Philadelphia PA, US
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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
Airports in San Francisco CA, US
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1
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
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 |
Flight facts
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- 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 |
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| PHL | SFO | Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 4 | $334 |
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| PHL | SFO | Fri, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 13 | $334 |
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| PHL | SFO | Thu, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 7 | $358 |
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| PHL | SFO | Thu, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 19 | $358 |
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| PHL | SFO | Thu, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 19 | $358 |
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| PHL | SFO | Thu, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 19 | $380 |
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| PHL | SFO | Fri, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 16 | $380 |
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| PHL | SFO | Thu, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 18 | $542 |
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| PHL | SFO | Sun, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 28 | $651 |
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| 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 |