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Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $210 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $117 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $363 |
Good round-trip deal | $387 or less |
Good one-way deal | $234 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Sat 12/6
2:24 pm-9:49 pm
1 stop10h 25m
Los Angeles
Sat 12/13
7:00 am-5:40 pm
1 stop7h 40m
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Fri 1/30
8:40 am-5:38 pm
1 stop11h 58m
Los Angeles
Wed 2/4
10:45 am-11:34 pm
1 stop9h 49m
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Sat 12/6
7:06 am-8:15 pm
2 stops16h 09m
Los Angeles
Sat 12/13
7:00 am-5:46 am
1 stop19h 46m
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Wed 11/12
6:14 am-11:01 am
1 stop7h 47m
Los Angeles
Wed 11/19
12:45 pm-12:51 am
1 stop9h 06m
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Sat 12/6
7:06 am-6:53 pm
2 stops14h 47m
Los Angeles
Fri 12/12
9:24 am-5:46 am
1 stop17h 22m
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Mon 12/8
7:06 am-6:53 pm
2 stops14h 47m
Los Angeles
Fri 12/12
4:37 pm-5:46 am
1 stop10h 09m
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Sat 12/6
3:35 pm-9:01 pm
1 stop8h 26m
Los Angeles
Mon 12/8
12:55 am-11:36 am
1 stop7h 41m
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Sat 12/6
6:54 pm-8:49 am
1 stop16h 55m
Los Angeles
Sun 12/14
8:28 am-5:46 am
2 stops18h 18m
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Sat 12/6
7:06 am-6:53 pm
2 stops14h 47m
Los Angeles
Sun 12/7
3:37 pm-5:46 am
1 stop11h 09m
PhiladelphiaLos Angeles
PHL - LAX
PHLLAX
Philadelphia
Fri 1/9
7:06 pm-12:52 pm
2 stops20h 46m
Los Angeles
Thu 1/22
1:56 pm-6:03 pm
1 stop25h 07m
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $88). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 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.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 16% of weekly flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of 1-stop itineraries from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 25m.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 25m.
Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 50m.
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