Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL - LAX) from $59

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PHL — LAX
Oct 8 — Oct 151

The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best PHL to LAX flight in 2023: compare Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$217

One-way from

$63
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 43% potential price drop
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

PHL - LAX

Price

$217 - $494

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

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

Flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.

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

To save up to 34% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 31 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $471 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $576 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Los Angeles. Flights to Los Angeles from Philadelphia in February are about $422 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $158.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL - LAX)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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Cheap American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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Cheap Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for PHL to LAX flights for October, November
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One-way flights to Los Angeles from Philadelphia

The cheapest one-way flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
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Wed 11/8

Nonstop5h 54m

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Wed 11/8

1 stop16h 58m

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Tue 11/7

Nonstop5h 55m

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Tue 11/7

1 stop14h 44m

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Thu 12/7

Nonstop6h 10m

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Thu 12/7

1 stop13h 58m

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Philadelphia

Thu 11/30

1 stop23h 45m

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Fri 12/1

1 stop8h 23m

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Sat 11/11

Nonstop5h 53m

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Sat 11/11

1 stop14h 44m

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Mon 12/4

1 stop13h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/12

1 stop10h 47m

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Philadelphia

Tue 11/7

1 stop9h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

1 stop7h 11m

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Philadelphia

Tue 10/17

1 stop14h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/30

2 stops22h 04m

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Philadelphia

Wed 11/1

1 stop11h 18m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/9

1 stop9h 30m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines and American Airlines from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled causing me to stay another night in Vegas and incurring hotel and Uber charges.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled causing me to stay another night in Vegas and incurring hotel and Uber charges.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled causing me to stay another night in Vegas and incurring hotel and Uber charges.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled causing me to stay another night in Vegas and incurring hotel and Uber charges.

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled causing me to stay another night in Vegas and incurring hotel and Uber charges.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,486 reviews
Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled causing me to stay another night in Vegas and incurring hotel and Uber charges.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights.

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 38m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 22 outbound flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles offered by 8 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $69, but on average you can expect to pay $117.

Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is less than $184.

Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to Los Angeles for under $200?

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

How popular is this Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($69), offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Spirit Airlines is priced at 83% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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: Aer Lingus (91%), Japan Airlines (88%), Air Tahiti Nui (84%).

What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is generally $1,239, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $124 for that flight.

What does PHL to LAX mean?

This is defined as Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). Codes like Los Angeles Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Alternative routes for Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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Top 8 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Philadelphia to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$94Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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JetBlueCheapest$128Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$234Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sun Country AirCheapest$361Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$548Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

See what time of day planes typically take off from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
12%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
21%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
48%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
19%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Sunday24daily flights
Monday22daily flights
Tuesday23daily flights
Wednesday21daily flights
Thursday22daily flights
Friday21daily flights
Saturday22daily flights

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