Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia from $194

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHL
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are usually found in July or August, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Wed 1/411:53
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop7h 46m
JetBlue
Thu 9/417:03
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 22/2$387
Wed 13/514:05
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Tue 19/505:50
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 23/2$404
Tue 28/407:30
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Tue 12/514:00
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 24/2$411
Fri 10/420:58
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops20h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/417:59
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$456
Sat 18/410:30
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Sat 25/405:35
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 25/2$458
Wed 22/405:15
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 22/418:45
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 24/2$466
Thu 7/513:20
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Tue 19/505:50
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 24/2$486
Wed 22/406:20
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Sat 25/405:35
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 22/2$504
Tue 10/310:26
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop10h 18m
JetBlue
Wed 11/315:02
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop11h 28m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/2$514
Wed 27/508:00
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops18h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/616:45
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop19h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/2$525
Sat 4/707:20
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/716:35
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 22/2$532

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$387

One-way from

$194

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$724
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 1/4-9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 36m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 45m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

06:35-18:05

2 stops8h 30m

Philadelphia

Tue 12/5

14:00-20:55

2 stops9h 55m

$411

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 4/7

08:00-20:31

1 stop9h 31m

Philadelphia

Wed 8/7

07:05-14:54

1 stop10h 49m

$536

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

13:20-00:35

2 stops8h 15m

Philadelphia

Sat 25/4

05:35-14:00

2 stops11h 25m

$567

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sun 29/3

23:59-10:45

1 stop7h 46m

Philadelphia

Sat 4/4

06:00-13:25

1 stop10h 25m

$600

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 29/7

16:25-06:15

1 stop10h 50m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

17:43-07:35

2 stops16h 52m

$625

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

08:00-05:35

2 stops18h 35m

Philadelphia

Sat 30/5

16:45-11:31

2 stops21h 46m

$655

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Thu 16/7

16:25-06:15

1 stop10h 50m

Philadelphia

Fri 24/7

17:43-00:02

1 stop9h 19m

$663

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Thu 14/5

13:20-00:35

2 stops8h 15m

Philadelphia

Tue 19/5

05:50-13:20

2 stops10h 30m

$674

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

10:40-21:45

2 stops8h 05m

Philadelphia

Fri 8/5

05:40-12:35

2 stops9h 55m

$677

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 15/8

05:50-18:20

2 stops9h 30m

Philadelphia

Mon 17/8

05:55-12:50

2 stops9h 55m

$722

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia (average of $146). Flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 LAX to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia as you normally would.

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

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

    For as low as $404, Southwest can have you in Philadelphia from Los Angeles in 6h 50m. The distance between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is about 3854 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia consider choosing Aer Lingus(90%), American Airlines(86%) or Iberia(86%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Philadelphia 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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia (average of $146). Flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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