Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
Nonstop from Philadelphia International to San Francisco International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
4,048km
2,515 mi, great circle
Flying time
5h 29m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
7.9
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying PHL to SFO
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
About 5h 29m gate to gate for the 4,048 km (2,515 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to SFO?
American Airlines and United Airlines, with about 7.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).