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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $158

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 6 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$436

One-way from

$158

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$516
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 18/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 22m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 46m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 January 2025.

Tue 18/212:55PHL - LAX
1 stop12h 30mJetBlue
Mon 24/222:15LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 4/1$436
Thu 21/812:10PHL - LAX
1 stop22h 48mSun Country Air
Wed 27/810:50LAX - PHL
1 stop21h 25mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/1$476
Tue 11/1107:25PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 27/1115:55LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$479
Mon 27/117:15PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Wed 29/107:15LAX - PHL
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 5/1$481
Thu 30/106:00PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Tue 4/210:20LAX - PHL
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$569
Tue 28/118:24PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/200:51LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$585

Find flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 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 6 January 2025.

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PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 18/2

12:55-22:25

1 stop12h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/2

20:38-09:37

1 stop9h 59m

$436

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 27/1

17:15-22:55

1 stop8h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/1

07:15-17:02

1 stop6h 47m

$481

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 29/5

12:10-22:49

1 stop13h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/6

23:55-11:10

1 stop8h 15m

$540

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 30/1

06:00-12:10

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/2

10:20-23:15

2 stops9h 55m

$569

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 28/1

18:24-00:06

1 stop8h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/2

00:51-11:41

1 stop7h 50m

$585

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 27/3

07:20-16:42

1 stop12h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

08:31-06:00

2 stops18h 29m

$614

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 21/1

11:02-17:48

1 stop9h 46m

$158

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 4/4

15:55-23:48

1 stop10h 53m

$219

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 7/2

06:00-10:50

1 stop7h 50m

$241

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 3/7

12:05-17:14

1 stop8h 09m

$254

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 3 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $793). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 PHL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 January 2025.

When flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 6 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, such as JetBlue, Delta and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,663 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,663 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,663 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,617 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,663 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,663 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,211 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,663 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,940 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,663 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was viewed by 10 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $436. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at $481 and $540, respectively. JetBlue is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $158. Users have also found prices from $219 and $241 on JetBlue and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (95%), Fiji Airways (93%), China Southern( 93%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $793). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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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