Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,515
miles
4,048
kilometers
2,186
nautical miles

🕐 5h 17m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,515 4,024
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,515 4,024
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,515 3,773
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,515 3,773
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,515 5,030
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,515 3,773
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Philadelphia and San Francisco earns you 5,030 base miles - that's 20% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The PHL to SFO route connects Philadelphia, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,515 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from Philadelphia. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,515 miles (4,048 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PHL to SFO typically take around 5h 17m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,515 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.