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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $161

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$352

One-way from

$161

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$660

Good one-way deal

$1,555 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 16/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 10m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($11 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 March 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

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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 25 March 2025.

Wed 16/406:05PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Tue 22/423:10LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 25/3$352
Sat 3/518:10PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 09mJetBlue
Tue 6/522:34LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 24/3$431
Tue 8/417:00PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Wed 16/407:05LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 25/3$441
Sun 31/818:30PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/900:56LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$593
Wed 2/407:20PHL - LAX
2 stops15h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/410:00LAX - PHL
1 stop17h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3$659
Thu 31/712:05PHL - LAX
1 stop13h 39mSun Country Air
Thu 7/823:55LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 15mSun Country Air
Deal found 25/3$660
Sun 26/1007:25PHL - LAX
1 stop11h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 2/1117:00LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/3$830

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Philadelphia

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 16/4

06:05-11:00

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

23:10-11:25

1 stop9h 15m

$352

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 3/5

18:10-01:19

1 stop10h 09m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

22:34-09:38

1 stop8h 04m

$431

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 8/4

17:00-22:26

1 stop8h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

07:05-17:24

1 stop7h 19m

$441

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sun 31/8

18:30-23:58

1 stop8h 28m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

00:56-11:59

1 stop8h 03m

$593

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 3/9

07:05-14:57

1 stop10h 52m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

12:51-05:45

2 stops13h 54m

$646

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 31/7

12:05-22:44

1 stop13h 39m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/8

23:55-11:10

1 stop8h 15m

$660

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 14/5

18:35-23:10

1 stop7h 35m

$161

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 15/4

06:00-10:31

1 stop7h 31m

$229

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 4/7

18:35-00:41

1 stop9h 06m

$232

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 4/4

17:50-22:56

1 stop8h 06m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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 21 March 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 65 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $785). 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 25 March 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.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from PHL to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

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 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $352. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $431 and $441, respectively. Southwest is priced at 36% 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $161. Users have also found prices from $229 and $232 on Delta and JetBlue, 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: Spirit Airlines (88%), Fiji Airways (88%), Iberia( 85%).

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

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is generally $1,557, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $255. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $332 for that flight.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of $785). 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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