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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$235	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Tue, Jun 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is currently $235
Cheapest one-way flight	$115	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is currently $115
Cheapest nonstop flights	$292	Frontier Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sat, Jul 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is currently $292
Last-minute weekend getaway	$260	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is currently $260
Cheapest business class flights	$497	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Fri, May 29 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is currently $497

Fastest flight	5 hr 12 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes 5 hr 12 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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–270
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–440

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

American

Nonstop

from $411

Typical price: $290–530

49 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - PHL Every day

727 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHL Every day
Delta

from $431

Typical price: $340–640

305 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHL Every day
United

from $423

Typical price: $380–590

278 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHL Every day
Southwest

from $421

Typical price: $340–550

252 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHL Every day
Alaska

from $496

Typical price: $490–1,000

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHL Every day
Frontier

from $235

Typical price: $185–375

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHL Every day

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 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 19 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 57 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $145 to $270.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $235. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $115.

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

The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $411, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $431, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $423, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $421, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $496, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $235, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia starts at $235 from Sun, Jun 7 to Tue, Jun 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $115 and departs on Wed, May 27.

5 hr 12 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

Philadelphia's peak travel season is May–Aug. Big events include the New Year's Day Mummers Parade, with costumes and bands; the Philadelphia Flower Show (Mar), a renowned horticultural event founded in 1829; the Welcome America festival, which features concerts and fireworks (Jun–Jul); the multi-week Fringe Festival (Sep), with dance, theater and music performances throughout the city; and the Philadelphia Marathon (Nov).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.
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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia 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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 49 nonstop flights and 727 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are:

Delta offers 305 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
United offers 278 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
Southwest offers 252 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .
Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $235. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $115.

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

The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $411, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $431, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $423, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $421, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $496, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is $235, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 16.

American flies direct from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

There are 49 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia 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 Los Angeles and Philadelphia at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

American flies direct from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

There are 49 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia 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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Philadelphia start at $292 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sat, Jul 18 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, 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 Los Angeles and Philadelphia start at $497 from Fri, May 29 to Sat, Jun 6 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Philadelphia start at $235 from Sun, Jun 7 to Tue, Jun 16.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, 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 Los Angeles and Philadelphia starts at $260 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Philadelphia at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, 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.