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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia from $145

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHL
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are usually found in September or October, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$257

One-way from

$145

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$571

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 23/8-30/8
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 07m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 25/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 49m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

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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 4 July 2025.

Sat 23/822:35LAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 26mFrontier
Sat 30/817:35PHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 41mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$257
Fri 22/801:11LAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 30/817:23PHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$304
Sat 23/806:00LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/808:00PHL - LAX
1 stop14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$320
Sat 23/809:22LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 30/809:00PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$324
Tue 12/806:10LAX - PHL
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Tue 12/818:25PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/7$332
Sat 26/722:25LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 6/806:00PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/7$421
Sat 22/1109:25LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 34mJetBlue
Sun 30/1108:25PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 2/7$443
Tue 30/907:00LAX - PHL
2 stops20h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/1019:23PHL - LAX
1 stop16h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$508

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

22:35-07:01

Nonstop5h 26m

Philadelphia

Sat 30/8

17:35-20:16

Nonstop5h 41m

$257

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

01:11-09:24

Nonstop5h 13m

Philadelphia

Sat 30/8

17:23-19:58

Nonstop5h 35m

$304

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

06:00-20:49

1 stop11h 49m

Philadelphia

Sat 30/8

08:00-19:52

1 stop14h 52m

$320

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

09:22-23:59

1 stop11h 37m

Philadelphia

Sat 30/8

09:00-13:21

1 stop7h 21m

$324

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

06:10-16:00

1 stop6h 50m

Philadelphia

Tue 12/8

18:25-23:30

1 stop8h 05m

$332

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 26/7

22:25-08:45

1 stop7h 20m

Philadelphia

Thu 7/8

12:02-16:25

1 stop7h 23m

$421

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 22/11

09:25-23:59

1 stop11h 34m

Philadelphia

Sun 30/11

08:25-15:25

1 stop10h 00m

$443

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 30/9

07:00-06:02

2 stops20h 02m

Philadelphia

Sat 4/10

19:23-09:15

1 stop16h 52m

$508

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

06:00-20:49

1 stop11h 49m

$145

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

09:05-21:50

1 stop9h 45m

$166

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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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 70 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 4 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Philadelphia at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from Los Angeles to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

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

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

    Frontier, at $257, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 54% 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 $145 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $166 and JetBlue from $237 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 Aer Lingus(86%), China Southern(81%) or Spirit Airlines(78%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia? While on average our users pay $165, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $152. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Philadelphia), is priced around $324.

  • 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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