PhiladelphiaSan FranciscoDirect FlightsPHL–SFO
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
Flight time from PHL to SFO is estimated at about 5h 46m, based on the 2,515-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 7/day across 2 captured airlines, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:00 to 21:50 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 46m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,515 mi | 7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for PHL to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 7/day from PHL to SFO across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for D.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:50
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family · Seat map | 08:2516:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to PHL flights — 7-8/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for PHL to SFO, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 49 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from PHL to SFO?
The PHL to SFO flight time is estimated at about 5h 46m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is PHL from SFO?
PHL to SFO is about 2,515 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from PHL to SFO?
Our current provider sample for PHL to SFO includes American Airlines, United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from PHL to SFO?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for PHL to SFO include Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.