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$65+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:19 amPHL - SNA
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Wed 11/192:15 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$132
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/106:19 amPHL - SNA
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Thu 11/1312:01 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop13h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/106:19 amPHL - ONT
1 stop7h 51mFrontier
Thu 11/1312:05 pmONT - PHL
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$176
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/176:19 amPHL - SNA
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Wed 11/192:15 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sun 12/78:36 pmPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Thu 12/116:05 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop20h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/177:00 amPHL - SNA
2 stops17h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/192:15 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop11h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/186:00 amPHL - LAX
2 stops20h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/192:48 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 12/1310:00 pmPHL - LAX
2 stops26h 16mFrontier
Wed 12/173:30 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/175:50 amPHL - LAX
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:03 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop16h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$195
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/86:19 amPHL - LAX
1 stop30h 14mFrontier
Thu 11/134:42 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop15h 57mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 12/148:36 pmPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Sun 1/116:20 amLAX - PHL
2 stops33h 06mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$197
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/249:48 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/310:45 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$198

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to California flight deals. Data was last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Frontier)

One-way from

$65
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$370 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to California that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Tue 2/24

6:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Jose

Wed 2/25

12:55 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 27m

$257

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Sat 12/6

11:48 am-7:18 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San Jose

Sat 12/13

6:20 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$262

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Thu 11/13

6:19 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/24

12:04 pm-4:45 am

1 stop13h 41m

$263

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

5:55 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San Jose

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-5:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$267

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Sat 1/24

10:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops14h 10m

San Jose

Wed 1/28

8:05 pm-8:52 am

2 stops9h 47m

$267

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Thu 12/11

7:06 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Jose

Mon 12/15

3:49 pm-5:46 am

1 stop10h 57m

$270

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Wed 12/17

8:00 am-7:18 pm

2 stops14h 18m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

5:40 pm-9:25 am

2 stops12h 45m

$277

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Tue 12/16

5:30 am-3:03 pm

2 stops12h 33m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

5:40 pm-9:25 am

2 stops12h 45m

$277

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Wed 11/26

5:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Jose

Wed 12/3

6:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$285

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

San Jose

Mon 12/15

6:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$292

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to California

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $71). Flying from Philadelphia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to California flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to California?

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 October 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to California, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,124 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 97 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to California?

    For as low as $263, Delta can have you in California from Philadelphia in 7h 57m. There are 2373 mi between Philadelphia and California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $71. Spirit Airlines flights start at $115 while deals on Delta start at $129 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 (92%), Qatar Airways (90%) or Air Tahiti Nui (86%) 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 $92. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $158 on average, our data indicates $1,300 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $71). Flying from Philadelphia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$111Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$155Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$305Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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