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$70+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to California

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PHL — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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Round-trip from

$139
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One-way from

$70
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$336

Good round-trip deal

$257 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:00 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2811:51 amOAK - PHL
1 stop15h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$139
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:00 pmPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1310:10 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$146
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/216:00 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop19h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/284:27 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/256:20 pmPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/29:57 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/186:54 pmPHL - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/610:20 pmLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$165
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 6/15:35 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 45mFrontier
Fri 6/610:35 pmLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 23mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$166
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 6/212:23 pmPHL - LAX
2 stops11h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/410:20 pmLAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$167
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:54 pmPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 26mFrontier
Wed 5/711:00 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$168
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2210:48 amPHL - BUR
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/274:18 pmBUR - PHL
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$176
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:15 amPHL - PSP
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Fri 6/611:59 amPSP - PHL
1 stop14h 11mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/213:00 pmPHL - ONT
1 stop11h 08mFrontier
Sat 5/315:21 pmONT - PHL
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$198
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1712:20 pmPHL - SNA
1 stop26h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/204:27 pmSNA - PHL
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$214

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to California that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Sat 5/24

6:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Oakland

Wed 5/28

11:51 am-6:01 am

1 stop15h 10m

$139

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Sat 5/10

6:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/13

10:10 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$146

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Wed 6/25

6:20 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/2

9:57 pm-5:49 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$162

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Wed 5/21

6:00 pm-10:52 am

1 stop19h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/28

4:27 pm-6:01 am

1 stop10h 34m

$162

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sun 5/18

7:45 am-10:31 am

Nonstop5h 46m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

10:20 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$165

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 5/29

7:45 am-10:31 am

Nonstop5h 46m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

10:35 pm-6:58 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$166

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 5/19

5:15 am-5:43 pm

1 stop15h 28m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

10:24 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$168

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

Tue 5/6

6:54 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/7

11:00 pm-6:52 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$168

PhiladelphiaBurbank

PHL - BUR

PHLBUR

Philadelphia

Thu 5/22

10:48 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 5/27

4:18 pm-5:55 am

1 stop10h 37m

$176

PhiladelphiaPalm Springs

PHL - PSP

PHLPSP

Philadelphia

Fri 5/30

6:15 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 57m

Palm Springs

Fri 6/6

11:59 am-5:10 am

1 stop14h 11m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to California

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $246). Flying from Philadelphia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 May 1, 2025.

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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Philadelphia to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 104 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. Frontier flights start at $77 while deals on Southwest start at $113 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Philadelphia - San Francisco or Philadelphia - Los Angeles, 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 Spirit Airlines (88%), Japan Airlines (82%) or Fiji Airways (80%) 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 $72. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $100 on average our data indicates $1,003 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $246). Flying from Philadelphia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$135Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$135Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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