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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $195

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
21 Feb — 28 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 Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 22 January 2026.

Sun 8/212:15
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop11h 46m
JetBlue
Sun 15/222:00
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop11h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/1$389
Wed 4/315:02
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop11h 28m
JetBlue
Tue 10/310:26
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop10h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/1$391
Sat 2/518:33
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop9h 24m
JetBlue
Thu 7/509:30
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop9h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/1$392
Fri 6/320:25
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop30h 52m
Frontier
Fri 13/322:07
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop9h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 19/1$426
Wed 25/212:15
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Wed 25/222:55
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 21/1$428
Sat 21/214:00
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Thu 26/206:35
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 21/1$437
Fri 17/406:00
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
JetBlue
Sat 25/410:45
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop7h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/1$444
Tue 24/306:00
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop10h 09m
JetBlue
Sat 11/420:45
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop8h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/1$446
Tue 3/315:02
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop11h 28m
JetBlue
Sat 7/310:26
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop10h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/1$450
Wed 1/418:25
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop8h 32m
JetBlue
Sat 11/420:45
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop8h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/1$483
Wed 4/207:00
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop12h 42m
JetBlue
Sun 8/207:10
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop8h 13m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/1$489
Mon 23/306:00
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop10h 09m
JetBlue
Sat 11/420:45
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop8h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/1$499

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$389

One-way from

$195

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$662

Good round-trip deal

$675 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,472 or less
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  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 22m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
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  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 23m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
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PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

06:00-14:10

1 stop11h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

09:30-21:40

1 stop9h 10m

$392

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 8/5

08:25-14:10

1 stop8h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

09:30-21:40

1 stop9h 10m

$392

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sun 3/5

08:25-14:10

1 stop8h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

20:25-07:35

1 stop8h 10m

$392

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

18:33-00:57

1 stop9h 24m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

08:20-22:47

1 stop11h 27m

$392

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 21/2

14:00-22:05

2 stops11h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 26/2

06:35-18:05

2 stops8h 30m

$437

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 17/4

06:00-12:50

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

10:45-21:40

1 stop7h 55m

$444

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 7/5

06:00-14:10

1 stop11h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

20:25-07:35

1 stop8h 10m

$446

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 24/2

07:00-15:32

1 stop11h 32m

Los Angeles

Thu 26/2

22:00-11:19

1 stop10h 19m

$508

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 1/4

07:25-22:18

2 stops17h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

15:53-06:05

1 stop11h 12m

$520

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 8/4

07:25-19:09

2 stops14h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

08:00-06:05

1 stop19h 05m

$548

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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 16 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 $124). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 22 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 69% on airfare.

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?

    This flight path from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was viewed by 11 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 11h 05m. 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: Qatar Airways (83%), Fiji Airways (79%), Qantas Airways( 77%).

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

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is generally $1,075, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $673. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $480 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 $124). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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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