Direct flights from San Francisco to Philadelphia
51 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to PHL.
Flight time: about 4h57m nonstop
Flying back? Philadelphia → San Francisco · 50 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL2161 | 6:00a | 4h59m | Sun |
| American AAL2964 | 6:00a | 5h | Mon–Sat |
| American AAL2722 | 7:40a | 5h13m | Sun |
| American AAL2722 | 7:50a | 4h58m | Mon–Sat |
| United UAL2824 | 8:48a | 4h50m | Mon–Sat |
| United UAL2824 | 8:57a | 4h50m | Sun |
| American AAL1845 | 9:46a | 4h52m | Sun |
| American AAL1845 | 9:58a | 4h56m | Mon–Sat |
| United UAL1298 | 12:45p | 4h49m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| American AAL3166 | 9:31p | 4h59m | Daily |
| United UAL2854 | 11:20p | 4h55m | Daily |
| American AAL2663 | 11:59p | 5h7m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 51 nonstop flights a week to Philadelphia (PHL), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 4h57m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
Yes — 50 nonstop flights a week from Philadelphia (PHL) back to San Francisco (SFO) on American and United, based on recently observed departures.