Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$200	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $200
Cheapest one-way flight	$100	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $100
Cheapest nonstop flights	$361	American Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Sat, Apr 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $361
Last-minute weekend getaway	$320	Frontier 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $320
Cheapest business class flights	$418	Frontier 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $418

Fastest flight	5 hr 53 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 53 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–200
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $220–425

Popular airlines from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

American

Nonstop

from $318

Typical price: $280–520

35 weekly nonstop flights

PHL - LAX Every day

793 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
Delta

from $375

Typical price: $315–630

308 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
United

from $286

Typical price: $370–570

275 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $315

Typical price: $340–560

153 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $404

Typical price: $375–870

34 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $200

Typical price: $185–420

22 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 20 min 7 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 1 hr 54 min 87 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 1 hr 27 min 73 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 1 hr 58 min 88 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $135 to $200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $318, flying from Apr 25 to May 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $375, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $286, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $315, flying from May 2 to May 9.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $404, flying from May 10 to May 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $200, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles starts at $200 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $100 and departs on Wed, May 6.

5 hr 53 min is the shortest flight time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 35 nonstop flights and 793 connecting flights per week. American flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are:

Delta offers 308 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 275 connecting flights per week. United flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 153 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 34 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $318, flying from Apr 25 to May 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $375, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $286, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $315, flying from May 2 to May 9.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $404, flying from May 10 to May 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $200, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.

American flies direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

There are 35 American direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and Los Angeles at price $320 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

American flies direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

There are 35 American direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles start at $361 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sat, Apr 18 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles start at $418 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles start at $200 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22.

To book business class trips from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Philadelphia and Los Angeles starts at $320 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and Los Angeles at price $320 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

To find last-minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.