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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia from $216

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHL
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are usually found in September or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 12 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$320

One-way from

$216

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$664
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 25/3-29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 21m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 29m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 12 February 2025.

Tue 25/313:24LAX - PHL
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sat 29/310:03PHL - LAX
2 stops15h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$320
Tue 1/420:00LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 39mJetBlue
Thu 3/417:37PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 11/2$431
Tue 1/408:16LAX - PHL
2 stops18h 44mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/407:20PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2$603
Wed 12/300:56LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/309:30PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$613
Mon 24/300:31LAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 29/313:51PHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$622
Sat 19/723:55LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 15mSun Country Air
Mon 21/712:05PHL - LAX
1 stop13h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/2$645
Tue 4/306:00LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Sat 8/318:55PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/2$653
Fri 9/505:05LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Mon 12/514:40PHL - LAX
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/2$661

Find flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 February 2025.

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Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

13:24-06:05

1 stop13h 41m

Philadelphia

Sat 29/3

10:03-22:43

2 stops15h 40m

$320

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

20:00-07:39

1 stop8h 39m

Philadelphia

Thu 3/4

17:37-23:52

1 stop9h 15m

$431

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

08:16-06:00

2 stops18h 44m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/4

07:20-14:48

1 stop10h 28m

$603

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

00:56-11:35

1 stop7h 39m

Philadelphia

Tue 18/3

08:00-13:04

1 stop8h 04m

$613

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 24/3

00:31-08:39

Nonstop5h 08m

Philadelphia

Sat 29/3

13:51-16:50

Nonstop5h 59m

$622

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 19/7

23:55-11:10

1 stop8h 15m

Philadelphia

Mon 21/7

12:05-22:44

1 stop13h 39m

$645

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 4/3

06:00-16:05

1 stop7h 05m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/3

18:55-23:58

1 stop8h 03m

$653

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

05:05-17:00

1 stop8h 55m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/5

14:40-21:15

2 stops9h 35m

$661

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 12/4

20:09-07:38

1 stop8h 29m

$216

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 9/8

23:55-11:10

1 stop8h 15m

$236

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 75 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 12 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Philadelphia at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 1% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 12 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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 9 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?

    Spirit Airlines, at $320, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and Alaska Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 47% 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 $216 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $236 and Alaska Airlines from $306 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 China Southern(91%), British Airways(91%) or Aer Lingus(90%), 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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