Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia from $199

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHL
29 May — 5 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 April 2026.

Fri 12/600:59
LAX
-
PHL
Nonstop5h 17m
Frontier
Sat 20/619:26
PHL
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 29/4$430
Thu 11/610:59
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Thu 18/619:26
PHL
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 27/4$442
Fri 1/521:04
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Mon 4/515:32
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop11h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 28/4$459
Wed 20/505:45
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops15h 03m
Frontier
Tue 26/512:21
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 28/4$472
Thu 30/423:59
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop14h 35m
Frontier
Mon 4/515:32
PHL
-
LAX
1 stop11h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 28/4$484
Sat 13/612:14
LAX
-
PHL
1 stop15h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/612:42
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops13h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$486
Sat 23/510:30
LAX
-
PHL
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Sat 30/505:35
PHL
-
LAX
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 25/4$539

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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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$430

One-way from

$199

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$722
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 12/6-20/6
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 51m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($171 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

07:30-22:00

2 stops11h 30m

Philadelphia

Thu 28/5

14:15-20:05

2 stops8h 50m

$603

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 22/7

05:35-18:40

2 stops10h 05m

Philadelphia

Tue 28/7

16:35-22:50

2 stops9h 15m

$603

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

06:20-17:50

2 stops8h 30m

Philadelphia

Wed 20/5

05:50-13:20

2 stops10h 30m

$625

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 13/6

20:30-10:50

2 stops11h 20m

Philadelphia

Fri 21/8

05:55-12:50

2 stops9h 55m

$641

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 13/6

20:30-10:50

2 stops11h 20m

Philadelphia

Sat 20/6

18:05-23:00

1 stop7h 55m

$646

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 7/10

08:00-05:27

1 stop18h 27m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/10

07:00-14:56

1 stop10h 56m

$652

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

09:45-20:55

2 stops8h 10m

Philadelphia

Sun 27/9

07:20-16:30

2 stops12h 10m

$653

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

11:00-23:05

2 stops9h 05m

Philadelphia

Wed 20/5

05:50-13:20

2 stops10h 30m

$665

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

06:20-17:50

2 stops8h 30m

Philadelphia

Tue 26/5

05:50-13:00

2 stops10h 10m

$665
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Fri 18/9

08:35-21:40

2 stops10h 05m

Philadelphia

Sun 20/9

06:20-10:15

1 stop6h 55m

$697

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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?

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 month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia (average of $442). Flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $767). 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 29 April 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 $596, Southwest can have you in Philadelphia from Los Angeles in 7h. 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 China Southern(90%), Aer Lingus(90%) or American Airlines(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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia (average of $442). Flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $767). 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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