Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia from $197

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHL
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are usually found in August or July, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$407

One-way from

$197

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$825
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 24/3-5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 17h 50m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 01m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($260 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 9 January 2026.

Wed 11/207:50LAX - PHL
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Wed 18/213:50PHL - LAX
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$416
Fri 1/521:49LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Fri 8/515:09PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1$442
Wed 8/420:45LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 15mJetBlue
Tue 14/406:00PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1$449
Sat 7/207:10LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 28mJetBlue
Tue 17/213:33PHL - LAX
1 stop12h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 9/1$455
Sat 7/209:00LAX - PHL
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 17/213:40PHL - LAX
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$485
Tue 14/407:30LAX - PHL
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Tue 28/406:20PHL - LAX
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$495
Mon 2/207:10LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 13mJetBlue
Wed 4/208:40PHL - LAX
1 stop11h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 8/1$501
Sat 23/522:00LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 13mJetBlue
Mon 25/512:00PHL - LAX
1 stop11h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 8/1$509
Mon 16/223:15LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Tue 17/218:20PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$515
Wed 15/408:42LAX - PHL
2 stops18h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/407:22PHL - LAX
2 stops16h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$516
Mon 23/323:50LAX - PHL
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Wed 25/308:55PHL - LAX
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/1$522

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

07:55-21:40

1 stop10h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/5

06:00-14:10

1 stop11h 10m

$449

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

06:30-20:20

2 stops10h 50m

Philadelphia

Wed 11/3

06:15-13:10

2 stops9h 55m

$455

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

07:10-18:23

1 stop8h 13m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/2

08:40-17:39

1 stop11h 59m

$503

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

22:00-09:13

1 stop8h 13m

Philadelphia

Mon 25/5

12:00-20:19

1 stop11h 19m

$509

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

23:15-12:35

1 stop10h 20m

Philadelphia

Tue 17/2

18:20-23:15

1 stop7h 55m

$515

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

23:50-11:55

2 stops9h 05m

Philadelphia

Wed 25/3

08:55-16:10

2 stops10h 15m

$522

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

10:00-06:02

2 stops17h 02m

Philadelphia

Sat 16/5

17:15-23:57

1 stop9h 42m

$527

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

05:15-17:50

1 stop9h 35m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/7

05:15-12:00

2 stops9h 45m

$534

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Fri 13/2

11:35-23:25

2 stops8h 50m

Philadelphia

Tue 17/2

13:40-19:20

1 stop8h 40m

$545

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

10:45-21:45

2 stops8h 00m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/3

05:30-12:35

2 stops10h 05m

$552

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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 2 January 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia (average of $160). Flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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 9 January 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 $427, Southwest can have you in Philadelphia from Los Angeles in 7h 26m. 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(86%), China Southern(81%) or American Airlines(77%), 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia (average of $160). Flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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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