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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia from $242

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHL
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are usually found in September or October, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$433

One-way from

$242

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$583
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 51m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Delta
  • Delta
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 01m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 1 May 2025.

Tue 27/500:59LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Tue 3/611:55PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 30/4$433
Tue 3/623:10LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/605:30PHL - LAX
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 30/4$478
Fri 5/921:30LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 50mJetBlue
Mon 8/906:00PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 30/4$545
Fri 9/510:29LAX - PHL
2 stops16h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 13/518:53PHL - LAX
1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/4$641
Mon 9/600:30LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/606:30PHL - LAX
2 stops13h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$647
Fri 28/1123:59LAX - PHL
1 stop13h 28mSun Country Air
Sun 30/1107:06PHL - LAX
1 stop29h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 30/4$828

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Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

00:59-12:00

1 stop8h 01m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/6

15:00-20:50

1 stop8h 50m

$433

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 3/6

23:10-11:25

1 stop9h 15m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/6

05:30-12:05

2 stops9h 35m

$478

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

21:30-09:20

1 stop8h 50m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/9

06:00-12:17

1 stop9h 17m

$545

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/6

00:30-10:37

1 stop7h 07m

Philadelphia

Tue 17/6

06:30-16:56

2 stops13h 26m

$647

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

08:52-06:00

2 stops18h 08m

Philadelphia

Wed 24/9

07:20-17:18

2 stops12h 58m

$671

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

00:55-09:00

Nonstop5h 05m

Philadelphia

Fri 16/5

18:00-09:25

1 stop18h 25m

$996

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

00:56-11:59

1 stop8h 03m

Philadelphia

Wed 24/9

07:20-14:57

1 stop10h 37m

$1,016

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

00:59-12:00

1 stop8h 01m

$242

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

20:25-09:48

1 stop10h 23m

$244

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 23/6

23:59-10:58

1 stop7h 59m

$270

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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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 87 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 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 1 May 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Philadelphia in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

The most flights from LAX to PHL are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 69.0 - 112.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 69.0 mm.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, 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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated 1 May 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    If you book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, you will be flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Flights to Philadelphia (PHL) from Los Angeles (LAX) take 5h 17m for a nonstop flight. There are 22 flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia per day from 2 airlines.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Delta, at $433, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and JetBlue. Delta is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $242 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $244 and Sun Country Air from $270 one-way.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines(99%), China Southern(89%) or Aer Lingus(87%), 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$222Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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