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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $186

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$372

One-way from

$186

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$460
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 6/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 20m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 17/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Sat 6/1216:35PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Tue 9/1206:00LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 19/8$372
Wed 10/1220:05PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/211:15LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/8$418
Wed 17/1215:05PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Mon 5/123:40LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 18/8$423
Sat 6/1214:40PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 28mDelta
Wed 24/1208:46LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 19/8$426
Sat 13/914:35PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Sat 20/908:00LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 18/8$429
Wed 10/1213:50PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Tue 3/206:30LAX - PHL
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 18/8$430
Tue 7/1014:00PHL - LAX
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Tue 28/1008:40LAX - PHL
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 19/8$435
Sun 7/1219:00PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Tue 9/1206:00LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 18/8$437
Wed 5/1117:02PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Mon 10/1119:19LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 18/8$441

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Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 6/12

16:35-21:40

1 stop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

06:00-17:15

1 stop8h 15m

$372

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 5/11

18:15-23:25

1 stop8h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

10:50-22:35

2 stops8h 45m

$404

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 16/9

06:30-12:10

2 stops8h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 23/9

23:15-09:55

1 stop7h 40m

$404

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 17/12

15:05-21:05

1 stop9h 00m

$186

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 29/10

07:20-14:25

1 stop10h 05m

$186

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 6/12

15:40-20:20

1 stop7h 40m

$186

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 23/9

07:45-14:00

2 stops9h 15m

$195

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 13/12

16:35-21:40

1 stop8h 05m

$209

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 10/12

16:55-22:15

1 stop8h 20m

$209

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Deals found on 19/8

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $781). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,273). 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 PHL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

When flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?

    This flight path from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in 7h 40m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. Philadelphia and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 3854 km.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (92%), Japan Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways( 79%).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $781). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,273). 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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