Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $198

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in July or June, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$298

One-way from

$198

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$634

Good one-way deal

$1,483 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 24/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 35m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 8/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 59m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($242 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Sat 24/105:30PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/123:59LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$298
Tue 24/215:02PHL - LAX
1 stop11h 28mJetBlue
Wed 25/210:59LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1$395
Tue 14/411:35PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Tue 21/412:20LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$400
Wed 18/213:50PHL - LAX
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Tue 24/206:30LAX - PHL
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/1$416
Wed 6/508:25PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 45mJetBlue
Sun 10/507:55LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 7/1$449
Tue 3/213:50PHL - LAX
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Tue 10/206:30LAX - PHL
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$455
Tue 17/217:05PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Sat 21/205:05LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$470
Thu 29/107:00PHL - LAX
1 stop12h 42mJetBlue
Sat 31/108:35LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1$475
Wed 13/506:20PHL - LAX
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Wed 20/505:15LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$478

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

08:25-14:10

1 stop8h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

07:55-21:40

1 stop10h 45m

$395

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 13/2

06:00-13:00

1 stop10h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

10:55-22:07

1 stop8h 12m

$395

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 14/4

05:50-13:00

2 stops10h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

07:30-22:00

2 stops11h 30m

$485

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 1/4

06:15-12:40

2 stops9h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

07:30-22:00

2 stops11h 30m

$495

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 4/5

08:25-14:10

1 stop8h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

07:55-21:40

1 stop10h 45m

$503

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 31/3

18:47-15:15

2 stops23h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

10:00-06:05

1 stop17h 05m

$533

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 1/7

06:15-10:57

1 stop7h 42m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/7

08:00-20:31

1 stop9h 31m

$539

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 31/3

12:25-18:35

2 stops9h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

21:40-10:45

2 stops10h 05m

$542

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 10/3

06:15-12:40

2 stops9h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

05:15-18:30

2 stops10h 15m

$542

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 7/2

06:15-14:00

2 stops10h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

10:00-22:50

1 stop9h 50m

$546

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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 2 January 2026.

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 61 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $125). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 9 January 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 60% on airfare.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in 8h 45m. Fly via JetBlue or Southwest to get the fastest option. Philadelphia and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 3854 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: Qantas Airways (83%), Qatar Airways (82%), Fiji Airways( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is generally $1,485, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,483. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $306 for that flight.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $125). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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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