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$162+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL - LAX)

PHL — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Tue 12/226:32 am -
1 stop10h 45m
Tue 12/226:42 pm -
1 stop7h 29m
Deal found 11/3$370
Thu 11/269:55 pm -
1 stop12h 53m
Mon 11/3010:04 pm -
1 stop23h 43m
Deal found 11/3$372
Thu 11/198:30 am -
1 stop12h 23m
Sat 12/126:00 am -
2 stops14h 26m
Deal found 11/1$373
Fri 12/2511:12 am -
1 stop10h 44m
Wed 1/1312:59 am -
1 stop9h 14m
Deal found 11/1$374
Thu 12/241:38 pm -
1 stop13h 15m
Tue 12/295:07 pm -
1 stop9h 04m
Deal found 11/2$375
Tue 12/87:00 am -
1 stop11h 24m
Thu 12/107:03 pm -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 11/2$376
Wed 11/188:30 am -
1 stop12h 23m
Wed 11/254:32 pm -
1 stop15h 39m
Deal found 11/1$377
Tue 11/247:06 am -
1 stop17h 03m
Fri 11/274:50 pm -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 11/3$378
Sat 12/195:30 pm -
1 stop17h 54m
Sat 12/264:59 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 11/1$379
Wed 11/188:30 am -
1 stop12h 23m
Sat 11/214:29 pm -
1 stop15h 42m
Deal found 11/1$380
Mon 11/309:55 pm -
1 stop13h 20m
Mon 12/712:12 am -
1 stop14h 14m
Deal found 10/31$381
Sat 11/218:38 pm -
1 stop17h 05m
Tue 11/247:41 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 10/31$382

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$370
(Frontier)

One-way from

$162
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$543

Good round-trip deal

$605 or less

Good one-way deal

$397 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Philadelphia-Los Angeles flights.
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

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PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 12/24

5:05 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 1/16

1:50 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 2/3

7:50 am-2:05 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 11/21

7:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$242

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 4/24

5:20 am-9:50 am

1 stop7h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 3/15

6:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$267

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 12/23

1:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$283
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 1/2

7:00 am-10:24 am

Nonstop6h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$296

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 2/20

5:36 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/4

1:15 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 31m

$398

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL Philadelphia - LAX Los Angeles

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 12/3

7:00 am-4:32 pm

2 stops12h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/7

11:20 am-5:40 am

1 stop15h 20m

$441

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Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $476). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 LAX?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $442 and $659 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $370 on Frontier (Dec 22-Dec 22).

The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Los Angeles trip
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Philadelphia to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    To fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles from Philadelphia take 5h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 24 outbound flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in about 9h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 17m. The distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is about 2395 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($150), Alaska Airlines ($181), and Southwest ($196) offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Frontier is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $94. JetBlue flights start at $114 while deals on United Airlines start at $131 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on time: STARLUX Airlines (89%), Air Tahiti Nui (86%), Japan Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is generally $1,541, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $313. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $255 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    The majority of Atlanta visitors spend their time at Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, and Fox Theatre. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, and Fox Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 8.4 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can book a car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $57 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Those on a layover in Denver interested in visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre can do so by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $50.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $476). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 7 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$181Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$226Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$401Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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