Sacramento to Philadelphia (SAC–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAC Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between SAC and PHL. Nearest airports to SAC with scheduled service: San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 78 mi) · Sacramento International Airport (SMF, 14 mi) · Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 45 mi)
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Sacramento to Philadelphia
Route information for SAC to PHL.
+3h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAC → PHL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
PHL → SAC
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SAC→PHL OAK→PHL SFO→PHL
Distance from SAC 68 mi 78 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 15
Weekly flights 1 150
Airports within 200 miles of SAC with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SAC: PDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

SAC–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SAC
IATA / ICAOSAC / KSAC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAC to PHL flights.
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SAC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).