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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sacramento to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAC and PHL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAC to PHL.
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Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAC → PHL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
PHL → SAC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
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 5 13
Weekly flights 1 134
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).