$109+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to California
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
Oct 10 — Oct 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to CaliforniaExplore 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/108:44 pm -
1 stop14h 34m
Mon 10/129:18 pm -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$240
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/208:44 pm -
1 stop14h 34m
Wed 10/216:35 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/108:44 pm -
1 stop14h 34m
Sat 10/176:35 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/118:59 pm -
1 stop14h 19m
Wed 10/146:35 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 9/6![Frontier logo]()
$262
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/712:40 pm -
2 stops14h 07m
Wed 10/1411:52 am -
1 stop8h 58m
Deal found 9/8![Frontier logo]()
$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:44 pm -
1 stop14h 18m
Tue 10/206:29 pm -
1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Sat 10/108:44 pm -
1 stop14h 18m
Sat 10/176:29 pm -
1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$266
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/175:50 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Wed 10/2111:52 am -
1 stop8h 58m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/115:50 am -
1 stop8h 07m
Thu 10/1511:52 am -
1 stop10h 24m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:50 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Fri 10/238:35 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/156:00 am -
1 stop15h 09m
Fri 10/234:08 pm -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 9/6![Frontier logo]()
$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/115:50 am -
1 stop8h 07m
Fri 10/1611:52 am -
1 stop10h 24m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$270
Best flights from Philadelphia to CaliforniaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Philadelphia to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Philadelphia to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/296:15 am -
2 stops10h 31m
Thu 11/57:10 am -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/301:00 pm -
2 stops12h 00m
Sat 2/611:59 am -
2 stops8h 03m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 11/75:00 am -
1 stop7h 56m
Fri 11/131:17 pm -
1 stop6h 42m
Deal found 9/10![American Airlines logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/41:25 pm -
2 stops11h 10m
Tue 12/87:30 am -
2 stops10h 55m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$365
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/177:02 am -
1 stop10h 36m
Sat 10/241:21 pm -
2 stops13h 20m
Deal found 9/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/128:44 pm -
1 stop21h 19m
Fri 10/166:54 pm -
2 stops25h 17m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/129:10 am -
1 stop9h 09m
Tue 11/176:00 am -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2412:09 pm -
2 stops12h 20m
Sat 10/316:03 am -
2 stops11h 27m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Sun 11/1511:55 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 9/8![Southwest logo]()
$369
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/167:02 am -
1 stop10h 45m
Wed 11/188:15 am -
2 stops18h 17m
Deal found 9/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/44:59 pm -
1 stop8h 25m
Tue 12/811:20 am -
1 stop8h 26m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/126:58 pm -
1 stop7h 34m
Tue 11/175:25 pm -
2 stops13h 02m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/175:00 am -
2 stops10h 10m
Tue 11/171:55 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/207:02 am -
2 stops14h 27m
Mon 10/268:05 pm -
1 stop16h 09m
Deal found 9/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/145:35 am -
2 stops13h 58m
Tue 11/179:55 am -
2 stops12h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Delta logo]()
$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/34:15 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Tue 10/611:00 am -
2 stops9h 35m
Deal found 9/7![Southwest logo]()
$384
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/304:17 pm -
1 stop20h 39m
Sat 11/77:10 am -
2 stops19h 22m
Deal found 9/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/315:45 am -
1 stop9h 54m
Mon 11/25:12 pm -
2 stops14h 04m
Deal found 9/6![Delta logo]()
$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/121:15 pm -
1 stop8h 27m
Sat 12/196:27 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$423
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/164:17 pm -
1 stop10h 09m
Tue 10/2011:40 am -
2 stops15h 01m
Deal found 9/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/25:15 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Tue 10/610:55 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:49 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Mon 10/1211:22 pm -
1 stop7h 07m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$371
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/187:02 am -
1 stop11h 11m
Wed 11/254:01 pm -
1 stop10h 39m
Deal found 9/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$390
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/72:45 pm -
2 stops9h 15m
Fri 11/135:55 am -
2 stops9h 50m
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:25 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Wed 9/2310:11 am -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:49 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Wed 10/286:00 am -
1 stop8h 39m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/91:50 pm -
2 stops10h 25m
Mon 11/1611:50 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$393
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:59 pm -
1 stop18h 47m
Mon 9/218:06 pm -
1 stop16h 39m
Deal found 9/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/193:40 pm -
1 stop9h 11m
Sat 11/216:00 am -
1 stop8h 38m
Deal found 9/8![Delta logo]()
$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/56:35 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 11/1110:55 am -
2 stops9h 30m
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$394
Last-minute flights from Philadelphia to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to California. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to California. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/712:40 pm -
2 stops14h 07m
Wed 10/1411:52 am -
1 stop8h 58m
Deal found 9/8![Frontier logo]()
$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/108:44 pm -
1 stop14h 34m
Mon 10/129:18 pm -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$240
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/108:44 pm -
1 stop14h 34m
Sat 10/176:35 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Sat 10/108:44 pm -
1 stop14h 18m
Sat 10/176:29 pm -
1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$266
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/118:59 pm -
1 stop14h 19m
Wed 10/146:35 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 9/6![Frontier logo]()
$262
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/115:50 am -
1 stop8h 07m
Thu 10/1511:52 am -
1 stop10h 24m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/138:44 pm -
1 stop23h 49m
Tue 10/206:29 pm -
1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:44 pm -
1 stop14h 18m
Tue 10/206:29 pm -
1 stop9h 49m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/156:00 am -
1 stop15h 09m
Fri 10/234:08 pm -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 9/6![Frontier logo]()
$270
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/175:50 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Wed 10/2111:52 am -
1 stop8h 58m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/208:44 pm -
1 stop14h 34m
Wed 10/216:35 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:50 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Fri 10/238:35 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$270
One-way flights from Philadelphia to CaliforniaSearch for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 11/1712:36 pm -
2 stops14h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 11/312:36 pm -
2 stops24h 59m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/145:50 am -
1 stop21h 06m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 11/412:36 pm -
2 stops14h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Frontier logo]()
$124
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/245:50 am -
1 stop13h 08m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/105:22 pm -
2 stops33h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/135:50 am -
1 stop8h 07m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$132
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/175:50 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$133
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/108:44 pm -
Nonstop5h 28m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$133
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/185:50 am -
1 stop8h 02m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$134
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/239:41 pm -
Nonstop5h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$134
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/235:50 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$135
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 September 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $240 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $109 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $466 |
Good round-trip deal | $401 or less |
Good one-way deal | $262 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
PhiladelphiaSacramento
PHL Philadelphia - SMF Sacramento Intl
PHLSMF
Philadelphia
Sun 10/11
5:50 am-10:57 am
1 stop8h 07m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$135
PhiladelphiaSan Diego
PHL Philadelphia - SAN San Diego
PHLSAN
Philadelphia
Sat 12/5
9:55 am-5:10 pm
1 stop10h 15m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$164
PhiladelphiaPalm Springs
PHL Philadelphia - PSP Palm Springs
PHLPSP
Philadelphia
Sat 10/24
3:52 pm-8:47 pm
1 stop7h 55m
Palm Springs
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$166
PhiladelphiaSan Diego
PHL Philadelphia - SAN San Diego
PHLSAN
Philadelphia
Mon 10/5
6:00 am-12:18 pm
1 stop9h 18m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$169
PhiladelphiaPalm Springs
PHL Philadelphia - PSP Palm Springs
PHLPSP
Philadelphia
Sat 11/14
6:00 am-11:30 am
1 stop8h 30m
Palm Springs
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$171
PhiladelphiaPalm Springs
PHL Philadelphia - PSP Palm Springs
PHLPSP
Philadelphia
Tue 12/29
6:31 pm-12:07 am
1 stop8h 36m
Palm Springs
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$171
Quickest round-trip
PhiladelphiaPalm Springs
PHL Philadelphia - PSP Palm Springs
PHLPSP
Philadelphia
Tue 11/17
7:15 am-11:43 am
1 stop7h 28m
Palm Springs
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$171
PhiladelphiaLas Vegas
PHL Philadelphia - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
PHLLAS
Philadelphia
Mon 9/21
5:40 pm-10:26 pm
1 stop31h 46m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$173
PhiladelphiaSan Diego
PHL Philadelphia - SAN San Diego
PHLSAN
Philadelphia
Tue 9/22
1:30 pm-8:02 pm
2 stops9h 32m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$174
PhiladelphiaPalm Springs
PHL Philadelphia - PSP Palm Springs
PHLPSP
Philadelphia
Mon 9/28
7:00 am-11:08 pm
1 stop19h 08m
Palm Springs
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$176
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PHL-ONT
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PHL-USCA
PHL-SMF
PHL-RNO
PHL-ONT
PHL-SNA
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to California?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to California (average of $418). Flying from Philadelphia to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $497). 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 September 10, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
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 September 10, 2026.
The most flights from PHL to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to California?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Philadelphia to California flights typically cost between $312 and $584 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $390 on Frontier (Dec 9-Dec 15).
How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to California?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to California, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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 September 5, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 September 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to California, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$127 | Average$303 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$181 | Average$362 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$182 | Average$394 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$184 | Average$411 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$196 | Average$486 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$238 | Average$449 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$462 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |