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$82 Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:25 - 08:06PHL-LAX
23h 41m1 stop
23:50 - 11:27LAX-PHL
8h 37m1 stop
$352Sun Country Air
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Wed, 31 Jul - Thu, 8 Aug
11:25 - 08:06PHL-LAX
23h 41m1 stop
18:10 - 11:13LAX-PHL
14h 03m1 stop
$367Sun Country Air
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Wed, 31 Jul - Sat, 3 Aug
11:25 - 22:47PHL-LAX
14h 22m1 stop
23:55 - 11:20LAX-PHL
8h 25m1 stop
$374Sun Country Air
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Wed, 7 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug
15:01 - 21:59PHL-LAX
9h 58m1 stop
22:00 - 08:36LAX-PHL
7h 36m1 stop
$383Delta
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Sat, 3 Aug - Wed, 7 Aug
18:55 - 23:53PHL-LAX
7h 58m1 stop
11:00 - 23:59LAX-PHL
9h 59m1 stop
$391Delta
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Thu, 30 May - Wed, 5 Jun
18:00 - 23:59PHL-LAX
8h 59m1 stop
06:10 - 17:25LAX-PHL
8h 15m1 stop
$428JetBlue
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Thu, 22 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
18:15 - 23:17PHL-LAX
8h 02m1 stop
00:30 - 11:40LAX-PHL
8h 10m1 stop
$518United Airlines
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Tue, 13 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
06:15 - 11:38PHL-LAX
8h 23m1 stop
00:30 - 11:40LAX-PHL
8h 10m1 stop
$555United Airlines
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Sat, 7 Sep - Mon, 9 Sep
18:53 - 10:50PHL-LAX
18h 57m2 stops
08:00 - 05:41LAX-PHL
18h 41m2 stops
$614Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 8 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
07:15 - 22:24PHL-LAX
18h 09m2 stops
06:00 - 17:50LAX-PHL
8h 50m1 stop
$666Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 2 Nov - Tue, 5 Nov

Flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $470 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $690 and $615 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $82. KAYAK users also found Philadelphia to Los Angeles return flights on Sun Country Air from $352 and on Delta from $383.

How many flights are there between Philadelphia and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are 10 direct flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 43m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 70 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 10.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights from Philadelphia generally make it to Los Angeles in 5h 50m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,202 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 05:46 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:26.

What’s the latest departure time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles jets off at 20:12 and lands at 22:54.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$82
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport have a business center?

    Philadelphia International Airport has a UPS store that can be found in the Terminal A/B walkway. This store is open during normal airport hours and offers many business-oriented services including copying, faxing, shipping supplies, a notary, and workstations that can be used by travelers.

  • What shops are there at Philadelphia International Airport?

    Explore Philadelphia is a souvenir shop in Terminal A of Philadelphia International Airport that sells t-shirt, postcards, and keychains, while Occitane is in between Terminals B and C and sells luxury French skincare products. Solstice is another popular boutique that is found in Terminal F and sells sunglasses.

  • What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Monica?

    If you are planning on going to Santa Monica after your flight has landed at Los Angeles International Airport, take the LAX FlyAway. This bus has stops in Santa Monica, Van Nuys, and Westwood, and one-way tickets only cost $8, with no reservation necessary.

  • Which hotels have a free shuttle service to Los Angeles International Airport?

    For those interested in budget-friendly lodging, book a room at the Super 8 Los Angeles Airport, a hotel that is less than 1m from Los Angeles International Airport and a 13m drive from Venice Beach. If you would like to be in a chic hotel, select the Embassy Suites by Hilton LAX North, which is a 5m drive from the airport and just under 4 mi from the closest beach.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was $55 for a one-way ticket and $235 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $330 or less one-way.
  • To save money during your trip, look for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that are serviced by Spirit Airlines. If you would rather limit your travel time and only have a nonstop flight, make your reservation with either Alaska or American Airlines.
  • For travelers in the military, pay a visit to the USO Lounge in Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) while waiting for your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to board. This lounge is in the east wing of Terminal A and contains a play area, televisions, showers, snacks, and drinks.
  • If you need a way to pass the time before your flight leaves, browse through Philadelphia International Airport’s Free Digital Library. Once you create an account, you will be able to download a large selection of movies, magazines, and podcasts, all of which you can enjoy during your flight.
  • Will you be traveling with a service animal or a furry friend? Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) conveniently provides an indoor animal relief zone in every terminal, and there are outdoor areas next to Terminals 5 and 6. Complete with fresh water, synthetic grass, and trash cans, these zones are a convenient place for your animal to stretch its legs.
  • If you are a nursing mother, there are designated breastfeeding rooms you can access in each terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. Every one of these rooms has a comfortable rocking chair, a changing table, running water, outlets, and a secure lock that will ensure that you can take care of your baby in private.
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Flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 
Learn how KAYAK collects reviews and tips from users.
AlFlew with American AirlinesMar 2024
United seem to have the best track record of actually getting you to your destination as scheduled.
ChristopherFlew with American AirlinesApr 2024
gate is all the way at the end of the terminal

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/9Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 15mPHL-LAX
$82
18/9Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 15mPHL-LAX
$88
18/9Wed
directSpirit Airlines
5h 55mPHL-LAX
$117
23/8Fri
1 stopJetBlue
8h 59mPHL-LAX
$190
31/7Wed
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 41mPHL-LAX
$192
3/7Wed
1 stopDelta
10h 25mPHL-LAX
$196
14/7Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
27h 29mPHL-LAX
$229
31/10Thu
directAmerican Airlines
5h 59mPHL-LAX
$241
31/10Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 49mPHL-LAX
$253
11/6Tue
directAmerican Airlines
5h 51mPHL-LAX
$1,539

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Last minute flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
18/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
9h 33mPHL-LAX
22/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 33mLAX-PHL
$624
21/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 48mPHL-LAX
28/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 58mLAX-PHL
$663
18/5Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 26mPHL-LAX
21/5Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 37mLAX-PHL
$680
17/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 12mPHL-LAX
21/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 58mLAX-PHL
$693
18/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 27mPHL-LAX
19/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 58mLAX-PHL
$760
19/5Sun
directSpirit Airlines
5h 55mPHL-LAX
19/5Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 40mLAX-PHL
$768
18/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 53mPHL-LAX
20/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 42mLAX-PHL
$1,088
19/5Sun
directAmerican Airlines
5h 46mPHL-LAX
19/5Sun
directAmerican Airlines
5h 09mLAX-PHL
$1,444
19/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 07mPHL-LAX
19/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 53mLAX-PHL
$2,631
19/5Sun
directAmerican Airlines
5h 48mPHL-LAX
19/5Sun
directAmerican Airlines
5h 11mLAX-PHL
$4,721

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Philadelphia - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

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Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Philadelphia

Cabin classes:

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