San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–PHL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Fiji Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,515 miles in approximately 5h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 147 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, EI | 66 | 321, 32Q, A21N | 5h28-5h38 | Oneworld | BA, EI | |
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 35 | 739, 7M9, B38M | 5h34-5h41 | Star Alliance | VA | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | A21N | 5h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→PHL | OAK→PHL | SJC→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 146 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 28m | 4h 49m | 4h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 17% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
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.
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.
SFO–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to PHL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Fiji Airways and United Airlines. With 146 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to PHL ranges from 5 hours 28 minutes to 5 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,515 miles (4,048 km). There are approximately 146 weekly flights outbound and 133 return, totaling 279 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
147 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Monterey (MRY).