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$63+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
nov. 15 — nov. 221
vie. 11/15
vie. 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/117:27 pmPHL - LAX
1 stop30h 54mSpirit Airlines
vie. 12/135:40 amLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/9$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/175:40 amPHL - LAX
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/65:40 amLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$126
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/77:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 44mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 12/147:11 pmLAS - PHL
1 stop15h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/9$140
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/138:27 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop14h 26mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/1710:48 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$141
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/95:12 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop31h 42mFrontier
mar. 12/1710:48 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/129:53 pmPHL - LAX
1 stop29h 39mFrontier
lun. 12/169:30 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop29h 51mFrontier
Deal found 11/8$158
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/129:53 pmPHL - PSP
1 stop23h 27mFrontier
mar. 12/176:31 pmPSP - PHL
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$173
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sáb. 12/77:15 amPHL - OAK
1 stop9h 39mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 12/1412:00 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop15h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/9$178
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/77:15 amPHL - BUR
1 stop13h 03mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/97:03 pmBUR - PHL
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/8$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/239:05 pmPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/2510:33 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/79:00 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/1012:55 amLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$224
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/47:16 amPHL - SNA
2 stops17h 34mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 12/71:48 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop13h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/9$233

Find flights from Philadelphia to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,627,502 searches. Data last updated noviembre 10, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaOntario

PHL - ONT

PHLONT

Philadelphia

mar. 12/17

5:40 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 52m

$63

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

lun. 12/9

8:27 pm-6:39 am

1 stop13h 12m

$74

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

mar. 12/3

9:05 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

$87

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mié. 12/11

10:10 am-4:38 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$114

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

sáb. 1/4

6:40 am-11:39 am

1 stop7h 59m

$63

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

vie. 1/10

10:59 am-7:18 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$126

PhiladelphiaPalm Springs

PHL - PSP

PHLPSP

Philadelphia

lun. 1/6

11:56 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$127

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

vie. 11/22

4:37 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$128

PhiladelphiaSan Diego

PHL - SAN

PHLSAN

Philadelphia

jue. 12/19

7:00 am-10:12 pm

2 stops42h 12m

$131

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

vie. 3/7

6:25 pm-9:11 am

1 stop17h 46m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to California

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $240). Flying from Philadelphia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 10, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated noviembre 10, 2024.

The most flights from PHL to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated noviembre 10, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier from Philadelphia to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,076 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,076 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,076 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,442 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,076 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,814 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,076 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,467 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,076 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,195 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,076 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to California?

    Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Philadelphia to California. It is only a 7.0 mi journey to Philadelphia (PHL) from Philadelphia’s city center.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to California flight route?

    The Philadelphia to California flight path was viewed by 138 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $63. Spirit Airlines flights start at $74 while deals on American Airlines start at $87 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to California?

    While some choose either Philadelphia - Los Angeles or Philadelphia - San Francisco, Philadelphia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Philadelphia to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to California?

    Consider Japan Airlines (95%), American Airlines (85%) or Iberia (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $43. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $126 on average our data indicates $1,448 when flying from Philadelphia to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $240). Flying from Philadelphia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Philadelphia to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,627,502 searches. Data last updated noviembre 10, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$100Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$145Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$146Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$188Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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