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$79+ Cheap flights from California to Philadelphia (PHL)

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHL
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from California to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Wed 12/316:10 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/126:40 pmPHL - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/316:20 amSAN - PHL
Nonstop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/78:20 amPHL - SAN
Nonstop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Wed 12/318:53 amSFO - PHL
Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/123:43 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop10h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/3010:30 amLAS - PHL
Nonstop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:32 pmPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/3112:55 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/155:00 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/3011:59 pmLAS - PHL
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/79:39 amPHL - LAS
Nonstop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Wed 12/3112:34 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Tue 1/137:00 amPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/28$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/3111:12 amSAN - PHL
2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/110:39 amPHL - SAN
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Wed 12/3111:25 amSAN - PHL
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Wed 1/75:17 pmPHL - SAN
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/28$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/306:21 pmLAS - PHL
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:30 amPHL - LAS
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/3112:34 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Mon 1/127:00 amPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/30$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/3112:11 pmSFO - PHL
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Mon 1/126:57 pmPHL - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/30$391

Find flight deals from California to Philadelphia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Philadelphia flight deals. Data was last updated December 30, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$165
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One-way from

$79
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$559

Good round-trip deal

$423 or less

Good one-way deal

$245 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Philadelphia 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Las VegasPhiladelphia

LAS - PHL

LASPHL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/22

9:00 am-8:47 am

2 stops44h 47m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

8:45 am-11:02 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$183

Las VegasPhiladelphia

LAS - PHL

LASPHL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/13

5:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/17

4:14 pm-10:15 am

1 stop21h 01m

$201

Las VegasPhiladelphia

LAS - PHL

LASPHL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/23

11:51 am-8:47 am

2 stops17h 56m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/26

6:11 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop32h 33m

$216

Las VegasPhiladelphia

LAS - PHL

LASPHL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/22

11:59 am-8:47 am

2 stops41h 48m

Philadelphia

Wed 1/28

1:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$216

Las VegasPhiladelphia

LAS - PHL

LASPHL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/13

9:59 pm-11:14 am

1 stop10h 15m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/24

8:20 am-10:31 am

3 stops29h 11m

$217

Las VegasPhiladelphia

LAS - PHL

LASPHL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/6

11:51 am-8:47 am

2 stops17h 56m

Philadelphia

Fri 2/13

7:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop18h 35m

$235

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

10:45 am-11:34 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/18

1:33 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$236

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

8:30 am-11:09 pm

1 stop11h 39m

Philadelphia

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$246

Las VegasPhiladelphia

LAS - PHL

LASPHL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/17

1:01 am-10:50 pm

2 stops18h 49m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/20

1:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$252

Las VegasPhiladelphia

LAS - PHL

LASPHL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/10

11:56 pm-11:32 am

1 stop8h 36m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/12

4:07 pm-11:17 am

1 stop22h 10m

$254

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Best time to book a flight from California to Philadelphia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Philadelphia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Philadelphia (average of $64). Flying from California to Philadelphia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 CA to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Philadelphia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Monday at noon 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 California to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Philadelphia. 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 30, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Philadelphia. 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 into for flights to Philadelphia from California?

    Philadelphia (PHL), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Philadelphia.

  • How popular is this California to Philadelphia flight route?

    Within the past month, 89 users have taken a look at flights from California to Philadelphia.

  • How long is the flight from California to Philadelphia?

    Departing from California to Philadelphia will take you 9h 25m. The distance from California to Philadelphia is about 2170 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $51 and $113, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Philadelphia?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Philadelphia consider Los Angeles - Philadelphia, San Francisco - Philadelphia or Ontario - Philadelphia as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Philadelphia?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Philadelphia consider choosing China Southern (86%), Aer Lingus (86%) or British Airways (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Philadelphia? While on average our users pay $999, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $159. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Philadelphia), is priced around $196.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Philadelphia?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Philadelphia 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 California to Philadelphia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Philadelphia (average of $64). Flying from California to Philadelphia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 California to Philadelphia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Philadelphia. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$111Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$149Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$244Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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