PhiladelphiatoSan FranciscoFlight Time
PHL–SFO · Nonstop
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 5h 15m on average, covering about 2,515 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 5h 11m and the slowest 5h 17m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 15m | 2,515 mi | Nonstop | 5h 11m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Philadelphia to San Francisco
American Airlines and United Airlines operate 7/day flights from PHL to SFO. Departures leave from Terminal D at PHL.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:50
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family | 08:2516:30 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SFO to PHL flight time (9 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 5h 15m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 5h 11m and the slowest 5h 17m.
How far is Philadelphia from San Francisco?
Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 2,515 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
Yes. American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO), with 7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
The PHL–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Philadelphia
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 80 mi from PHLFlights from EWR
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 90 mi from PHLFlights from BWI
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 94 mi from PHLFlights from JFK
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF