San FranciscoPhiladelphiaNonstop Flight TimeSFO–PHL
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport).
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes 4h 42m on average, covering about 2,515 miles. Across 7 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 39m and the slowest 4h 45m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4h 42m | 2,515 mi | Nonstop | 4h 39m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Philadelphia
American Airlines and United Airlines operate 7-8/day flights from SFO to PHL. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at SFO.
- First departure
- 00:59
- Last departure
- 23:50
- Cadence
- 10 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 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
Flying the other way?
PHL to SFO 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 7 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
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Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes 4h 42m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 4h 39m and the slowest 4h 45m.
How far is San Francisco from Philadelphia?
San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL) is about 2,515 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
Yes. American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL), with 7-8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
The SFO–PHL route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Philadelphia
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 80 mi from PHLFlights to EWR
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 90 mi from PHLFlights to BWI
- JFK - New YorkJohn F Kennedy International Airport · 94 mi from PHLFlights to JFK