$167 Cheap American Airlines flights San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia (PHL)

You can discover cheap round-trip American Airlines flights from $284 from SFO to PHL by organizing your results from “Price (lowest to highest)” on Expedia. Or look for deals from $167 for a one-way journey.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Search for one-way or round-trip flights to Philadelphia in January or February. You could find an affordable fare with American Airlines during these off-peak travel months.

Start searching one to three months before your departure to score cheaper fares on American Airlines flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance compared to last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get the timing right, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic flights.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

American Airlines operates direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), with 18 departures every week. Simply use the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters while searching on Expedia to see all direct American Airlines flights to PHL.

From wheels-up to touchdown, a nonstop American Airlines flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) takes approximately 5h 21m.

American Airlines operates the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) on Wednesday. With up to 3 daily departures, you’ll get the most flexibility and choice on this day.

The first American Airlines flight from SFO to PHL departs at 7:30AM UTC-8, landing at 3:51PM UTC-5. If you prefer to jet off later, the last American Airlines flight leaves SFO at 11:17PM UTC-8 and lands at PHL at 7:38AM UTC-5. Flying before midday is often a wise choice as morning and mid-morning flights are less likely to experience cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Catch an American Airlines flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia, and you’ll probably touch down at Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL). This is the airline’s primary hub in this destination.

Set off on an American Airlines flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), and you’ll probably board an Airbus A321neo. Keep in mind though, that the aircraft type can change due to operational requirements.

Depending on your ticket type, a fee is typically charged if you cancel or change your flight more than 24 hours after it has been confirmed. To secure tickets with more flexibility, select our “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter when you search for flights. To learn more about modifying or canceling your reservation, visit “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”