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$37+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to California?

To save on the cost of your flight from Philadelphia to California, book at least 18 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 23% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $372 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $502.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to California from Philadelphia average $373. You can even find prices in September for less than $373, as users have found deals to California from as low as $157. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to California from Philadelphia. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

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

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.

Cheap Philadelphia to California flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Philadelphia to California specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on julio 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Philadelphia to California in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/2010:34 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/218:20 amLAX - PHL
1 stop22h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$77
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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. 8/237:20 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
vie. 8/2312:16 amLAX - PHL
1 stop17h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$93
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/207:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/278:34 amLAX - PHL
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$100
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
mar. 8/207:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/218:34 amLAX - PHL
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
mar. 8/207:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/278:34 amLAX - PHL
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$110
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/2011:05 amPHL - LAX
2 stops16h 00mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/274:55 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$111
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/2010:34 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/274:55 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$112
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/207:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/218:34 amLAX - PHL
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$113
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
lun. 8/196:46 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop30h 23mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/2012:35 amLAS - PHL
1 stop22h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$113

Philadelphia to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Philadelphia and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Philadelphia to California in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
mar. 8/2010:34 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/218:20 amLAX - PHL
1 stop22h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$77
This JustFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/310:34 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
mié. 9/47:15 amLAX - PHL
1 stop21h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$87
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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. 8/237:20 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
vie. 8/2312:16 amLAX - PHL
1 stop17h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$93
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/207:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/278:34 amLAX - PHL
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$100
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
mar. 8/207:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/218:34 amLAX - PHL
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
mar. 8/207:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/278:34 amLAX - PHL
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$110
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/2011:05 amPHL - LAX
2 stops16h 00mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/274:55 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$111
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/2010:34 pmPHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
mar. 8/274:55 pmLAX - PHL
1 stop13h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$112
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/207:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/218:34 amLAX - PHL
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$113

Philadelphia to California flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Philadelphia to California for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to California. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/46:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
vie. 8/910:00 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/46:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/711:11 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$113
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
dom. 8/46:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/87:59 amLAS - PHL
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$128
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/46:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
vie. 8/910:00 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$134
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mié. 7/318:56 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 23mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/711:11 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$135
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/46:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/711:11 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$136
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/46:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
jue. 8/87:51 amLAS - PHL
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$137
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mié. 7/318:56 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 23mSpirit Airlines
jue. 8/16:00 amLAS - PHL
1 stop11h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/46:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
vie. 8/912:21 amLAS - PHL
1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$141

One-way flights to California from Philadelphia

Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Philadelphia to California can select one of these great deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to California instead should update the search form at the top of page.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mié. 8/286:43 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$37
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/46:15 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$38
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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. 10/87:25 amPHL - LAS
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$42
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
mié. 8/2810:34 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop15h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$46
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
mar. 8/277:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$46
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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. 8/287:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop9h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$47
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
mié. 10/237:26 amPHL - LAS
1 stop14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$49
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/266:46 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop18h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$52
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
mar. 8/207:30 amPHL - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$53

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.

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$87 - $247

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mar. 9/3

Nonstop5h 49m

Los Angeles

mié. 9/4

1 stop21h 44m

$87

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mar. 8/20

1 stop14h 54m

Los Angeles

mié. 8/21

1 stop14h 25m

$102

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mar. 8/20

1 stop14h 54m

Los Angeles

mar. 8/27

1 stop14h 25m

$110

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mar. 8/20

2 stops16h 00m

Los Angeles

mar. 8/27

1 stop14h 25m

$111

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mié. 8/14

1 stop10h 41m

Los Angeles

mié. 8/21

1 stop14h 25m

$136

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

vie. 9/27

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

sáb. 10/5

Nonstop5h 13m

$159

PhiladelphiaOntario

PHL - ONT

PHLONT

Philadelphia

mié. 9/4

1 stop7h 22m

Ontario

sáb. 9/7

1 stop7h 20m

$161

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

lun. 8/26

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

mar. 9/3

1 stop7h 42m

$181

PhiladelphiaLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

PHL - LAS

PHLLAS

Philadelphia

dom. 9/1

2 stops9h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 9/3

1 stop7h 41m

$247

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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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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 julio 25, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, American Airlines 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
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
3,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from Philadelphia to California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to California for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $87, but on average you can expect to pay $116.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to California for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Philadelphia to California under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to California is less than $130.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to California for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Philadelphia to California within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to California flight route?

    The Philadelphia to California flight path was viewed by 137 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 (84%), Spirit Airlines (82%) or Aer Lingus (77%) 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 $116. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $84 on average our data indicates $1,055 when flying from Philadelphia to California.

  • What does PHL to LAX mean?

    Philadelphia Airport is PHL and Los Angeles Airport is LAX. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Ontario Airport (ONT) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Philadelphia to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Philadelphia to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Philadelphia to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Philadelphia to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Philadelphia to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Philadelphia to California flight deals updated?

    The Philadelphia to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to California?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are the most popular airlines when flying from Philadelphia to California.

  • 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 $238). Flying from Philadelphia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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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Discover the top 9 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$72Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$121Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$143Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$171Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$188Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Linear Air TaxiCheapest$36,301Average$115,892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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