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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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to California
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 December 4, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/156:15 amPHL - ONT
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Wed 12/176:15 amONT - PHL
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/148:36 pmPHL - ONT
1 stop20h 49mFrontier
Wed 12/176:15 amONT - PHL
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:32 pmPHL - ONT
2 stops45h 38mFrontier
Wed 12/176:15 amONT - PHL
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$214
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sun 12/148:36 pmPHL - ONT
1 stop20h 49mFrontier
Sun 1/116:00 amONT - PHL
1 stop26h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$226
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/126:15 amPHL - ONT
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Thu 12/186:17 pmONT - PHL
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$233
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/128:36 pmPHL - ONT
1 stop20h 49mFrontier
Mon 12/153:20 pmONT - PHL
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/81:46 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Tue 12/94:14 pmLAS - PHL
2 stops20h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$241
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/81:46 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Thu 12/2510:05 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/226:00 amPHL - LAS
1 stop30h 43mFrontier
Thu 12/2510:05 pmLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/168:00 amPHL - LAS
2 stops26h 39mFrontier
Fri 12/266:00 amLAS - PHL
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$244
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 12/124:21 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop20h 22mFrontier
Tue 12/1610:32 pmLAS - PHL
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/136:57 pmPHL - LAS
1 stop16h 42mFrontier
Wed 12/1712:59 amLAS - PHL
2 stops12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$246

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$476

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$238 or less
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One-way flight from Philadelphia to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to California.
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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaReno

PHL - RNO

PHLRNO

Philadelphia

Wed 1/21

1:50 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Reno

Sat 1/24

6:05 am-4:34 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$227

PhiladelphiaReno

PHL - RNO

PHLRNO

Philadelphia

Tue 1/6

6:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Reno

Wed 1/7

6:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$241

PhiladelphiaSan Jose

PHL - SJC

PHLSJC

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

5:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Jose

Thu 3/12

2:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 10m

$245

PhiladelphiaReno

PHL - RNO

PHLRNO

Philadelphia

Thu 1/29

7:06 pm-11:10 am

1 stop19h 04m

Reno

Sat 1/31

9:38 am-6:03 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$250

PhiladelphiaBurbank

PHL - BUR

PHLBUR

Philadelphia

Thu 1/29

7:06 pm-11:04 am

1 stop18h 58m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 2/2

11:58 am-6:03 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$250

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

12:38 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$251

PhiladelphiaReno

PHL - RNO

PHLRNO

Philadelphia

Mon 1/19

4:00 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Reno

Thu 1/22

6:05 am-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$251

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Thu 1/22

10:10 am-5:28 pm

2 stops10h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/28

12:23 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$252

PhiladelphiaSanta Ana

PHL - SNA

PHLSNA

Philadelphia

Wed 1/21

10:10 am-5:28 pm

2 stops10h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

6:45 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$252

PhiladelphiaReno

PHL - RNO

PHLRNO

Philadelphia

Tue 2/17

3:37 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Reno

Sat 2/21

7:18 pm-10:24 am

2 stops12h 06m

$252

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% 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.

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 December 4, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 December 4, 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
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,157 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
3,091 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 102 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 $241, American Airlines can have you in California from Philadelphia in 10h 55m. There are 2341 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. Frontier flights start at $66 while deals on American Airlines start at $108 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 Qatar Airways (90%), Japan Airlines (87%) or American Airlines (85%) 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 $208. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $129 on average, our data indicates $1,366 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$111Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$157Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$305Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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