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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $177

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
18 giu — 25 giu1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 13 giugno 2025.

Round-trip from

$327

One-way from

$177

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$470

Good round-trip deal

$2,297 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,212 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 21/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 20m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 15m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

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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 13 giugno 2025.

mar 21/1007:20PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
mar 28/1007:25LAX - PHL
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/6$327
mer 24/907:20PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 37mAlaska Airlines
mer 1/1017:36LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6$359
dom 27/717:48PHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 41mFrontier
dom 3/822:32LAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$399
gio 24/714:41PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 50mDelta
ven 25/700:25LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/6$425
dom 21/907:00PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 10mJetBlue
sab 27/921:15LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 07mJetBlue
Deal found 11/6$447
dom 27/721:12PHL - LAX
1 stop15h 01mSpirit Airlines
dom 3/805:45LAX - PHL
1 stop25h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/6$464
gio 18/1212:37PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 42mSun Country Air
lun 22/1218:07LAX - PHL
1 stop14h 08mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/6$660

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mar 21/10

07:20-11:45

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

mar 28/10

07:25-17:20

1 stop6h 55m

$327

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mer 24/9

07:20-14:57

1 stop10h 37m

Los Angeles

mer 1/10

17:36-06:00

1 stop9h 24m

$359

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

dom 27/7

17:48-20:29

Nonstop5h 41m

Los Angeles

dom 3/8

22:32-06:58

Nonstop5h 26m

$399

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

gio 24/7

14:41-22:31

1 stop10h 50m

Los Angeles

ven 25/7

00:25-11:59

1 stop8h 34m

$425

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

dom 21/9

07:00-12:10

1 stop8h 10m

Los Angeles

sab 27/9

21:15-09:22

1 stop9h 07m

$447

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

dom 27/7

21:12-09:13

1 stop15h 01m

Los Angeles

dom 3/8

05:45-09:46

1 stop25h 01m

$464

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mar 5/8

07:45-14:00

2 stops9h 15m

$177

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

gio 26/6

10:42-21:23

1 stop13h 41m

$198

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

mer 24/9

07:20-16:27

2 stops12h 07m

$267

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

dom 24/8

12:19-07:57

1 stop22h 38m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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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 9 June 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 81 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 $780). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,281). 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 13 giugno 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.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 giugno 2025.

The most flights from PHL to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 13 giugno 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $327. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $359 and $399, respectively. Southwest is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $177. Users have also found prices from $198 and $267 on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • 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: Japan Airlines (87%), Spirit Airlines (86%), Fiji Airways( 77%).

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

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is generally $2,503, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $169. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $402 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $780). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,281). 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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