Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $493 and $770 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $602 on American Airlines (2 Sept–9 Sept).

Question 1

How often are flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 16% of weekly flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $493 and $770 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $602 on American Airlines (2 Sept–9 Sept).

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How popular is this Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?

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This flight path from Philadelphia to Los Angeles Los Angeles was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in 9h 15m. Fly via Southwest or Alaska Airlines 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.

Question 8

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

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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 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $486). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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The most flights from PHL to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 13

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

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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 (97%), British Airways (82%), Iberia( 74%).

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to LAX?

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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 71% on airfare.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$602
One-way from	$265
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$687

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

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 62 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to LAX?

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 71% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $493 and $770 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $602 on American Airlines (2 Sept–9 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

The most flights from PHL to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

How often are flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $493 and $770 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $602 on American Airlines (2 Sept–9 Sept).