San Francisco to Philadelphia (SFO–PNE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,524 mi 4h 34m nonstop +3h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and PNE, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to PNE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
Metric SFO→PNE SJC→PNE
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 4h 34m 4h 23m
Departure OTP 51% –
San Jose (SJC) to Philadelphia flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · PNE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,524 mi / 4,062 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 34m.
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–PNE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance2,524 mi / 4,062 km
Flight time4h 34m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PNE
Full nameNortheast Philadelphia Airport
IATA / ICAOPNE / KPNE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation120 ft / 37 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to PNE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Northeast Philadelphia Airport take approximately 4h 34m. The route covers 2,524 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to PNE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, ABE, LGA, HPN, VNY, MDW, SLC, IAD, PHL, PIT, CLE, BWI, BED, SNA, DFW, SFB, HOU, BNA, APF, MCO, PBI, TPA, FLL, SJU and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Flights from SFO to PNE

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to PNE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to PNE ranges from 4 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,524 miles (4,062 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DAL. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).