Philadelphia to San Francisco: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 2 times. The typical round trip was $392 per person and the lowest $376, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $376 |
| Typical (median) | $392 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 2 |
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Trips we picked on this route
A week away · from PhiladelphiaWorth it, if
San Francisco
Nov 14–21, 2026 · 7 nights
- $408 per person all-in, $63 below the highest fare we saw
- A full 7-night week, Nov 14–21, for Golden Gate and Alcatraz
- Highs of 58–62°F, good weather for walking hills and bay views
$408 per person · round trip · taxes & fees
Frontier · with a stop · 28h 28m
The catch: It has two stops and 28h 28m of total travel time, and a checked bag costs about $240 more for two.
Worth it if you'll trade a long travel day for a week of city, food and bay views; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $408 | F9 | with a stop | 28h 28m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $376 | F9 | with a stop | 11h 14m | Kiwi.com |
About San Francisco
San Francisco packs the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and a pioneering food scene into a compact city of hills and bay views.
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Questions about Philadelphia to San Francisco
What does a round trip from Philadelphia to San Francisco usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $392 per person, taxes and fees included, across 2 checks; the lowest was $376.
When is the best time to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
San Francisco is at its best in April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Francisco.