San FranciscoPhiladelphiaFlight TimeSFO–PHL
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport).
The flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes 4h 45m on average, covering about 2,594 miles. Across 5 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 28m and the slowest 4h 53m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4h 45m | 2,594 mi | 4h 28m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to PHL
Our current provider sample includes 7-8/day from SFO to PHL across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 3.
- First departure
- 00:59
- Last departure
- 23:50
- Cadence
- 10 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 10
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 00:59 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 5 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-06 and 2026-06-17, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to PHL?
The SFO to PHL flight takes 4h 45m on average based on 5 tracked flights.
How far is SFO from PHL?
SFO to PHL is about 2,594 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to PHL?
United Airlines flies the SFO to PHL route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SFO to PHL?
Aircraft observed on SFO to PHL include Boeing 737 MAX 9.