Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $262

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in July or June, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 12 April 2026.

Wed 27/519:40
PHL
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 3/623:50
LAX
-
PHL
Nonstop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/4$569
Tue 5/507:22
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops15h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/508:25
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops18h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4$573
Sat 18/405:35
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Sat 25/410:30
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 10/4$591
Sat 19/907:00
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop11h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 14/1015:10
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop11h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/4$596
Tue 28/418:58
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops23h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/510:00
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops17h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/4$601
Wed 13/506:20
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Wed 13/523:15
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 8/4$603
Tue 5/505:50
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Tue 12/509:15
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4$610
Fri 29/516:45
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop10h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/613:36
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops12h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 10/4$612
Mon 1/605:40
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 9/605:15
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4$614
Sat 30/505:35
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Wed 10/606:45
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 10/4$618
Sat 2/507:22
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops16h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/510:00
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops17h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 10/4$622

Find 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 12 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$569

One-way from

$262

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$669

Good round-trip deal

$1,973 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 45m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 05m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles Los Angeles.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 3/10

07:00-12:03

1 stop8h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

11:40-23:40

1 stop9h 00m

$596

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 7/7

19:20-00:10

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/7

06:00-18:40

2 stops9h 40m

$603

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 27/5

14:00-20:55

2 stops9h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

07:30-22:00

2 stops11h 30m

$610

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 10/6

12:55-19:45

2 stops9h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

10:25-22:50

2 stops9h 25m

$663

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 9/6

16:35-22:50

2 stops9h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 16/6

10:25-22:50

2 stops9h 25m

$663

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

05:00-11:05

2 stops9h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

23:55-12:25

1 stop9h 30m

$666

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 11/8

15:00-21:10

2 stops9h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 14/8

08:35-21:40

2 stops10h 05m

$673

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 28/8

08:00-14:25

2 stops9h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

09:45-20:55

2 stops8h 10m

$673

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 14/8

05:55-12:50

2 stops9h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

08:25-20:35

2 stops9h 10m

$673

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 7/5

16:30-23:15

2 stops9h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

11:00-23:05

2 stops9h 05m

$685

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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 April 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 63 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $127). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 12 April 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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 67% 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 11h 25m. 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: Japan Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways (86%), Air Tahiti Nui( 85%).

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

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is generally $1,974, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,973. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $327 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.

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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.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $127). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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