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	$197	Southwest 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $197
Cheapest one-way flight	$99	Southwest 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Apr 30	The cheapest one-way flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $99
Cheapest nonstop flights	$371	American Nonstop 7 hr Sat, Mar 21 — Sat, Mar 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $371
Last-minute weekend getaway	$372	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Mon, Feb 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $372
Cheapest business class flights	$438	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is currently $438

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 $338

Typical price: $280–520

35 weekly nonstop flights

PHL - LAX Every day

772 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
Delta

from $391

Typical price: $315–630

305 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
United

from $381

Typical price: $370–570

286 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $197

Typical price: $345–570

196 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $425

Typical price: $370–870

36 weekly connecting flights

PHL - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $200

Typical price: $180–420

24 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 56 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 25 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 Southwest from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $99.

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

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $338, flying from Apr 25 to May 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $391, flying from May 9 to May 16.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $381, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $197, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $425, flying from May 4 to May 12.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $200, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles starts at $197 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $99 and departs on Thu, Apr 30.

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 772 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 305 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 286 connecting flights per week. United flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 196 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 36 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 24 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 Southwest from $197. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $99.

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

The cheapest American flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $338, flying from Apr 25 to May 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $391, flying from May 9 to May 16.
The cheapest United flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $381, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $197, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $425, flying from May 4 to May 12.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $200, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.

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 $372 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 14 to Mon, Feb 16.

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 $371 from Sat, Mar 21 to Sat, Mar 28 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 $438 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles start at $197 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 $372 from Sat, Feb 14 to Mon, Feb 16 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Philadelphia and Los Angeles at price $372 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 14 to Mon, Feb 16.

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.