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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia 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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are usually found in September or October, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$242

One-way from

$161

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$703

Good round-trip deal

$78 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 16/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 56m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($81 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 March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 25 March 2025.

Fri 16/522:20LAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 20/507:45PHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 25/3$242
Tue 27/511:50LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 37mJetBlue
Fri 30/517:30PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 24/3$431
Mon 21/400:45LAX - PHL
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Tue 29/408:05PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Deal found 24/3$441
Fri 2/500:59LAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/518:58PHL - LAX
Nonstop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/3$447
Tue 27/523:10LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Wed 4/614:40PHL - LAX
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 24/3$503
Tue 15/400:50LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/412:50PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$539
Tue 22/415:08LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 29/407:04PHL - LAX
2 stops16h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/3$632
Thu 19/623:55LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 15mSun Country Air
Sun 22/612:06PHL - LAX
1 stop13h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 24/3$811

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Los Angeles

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Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

22:20-06:30

Nonstop5h 10m

Philadelphia

Tue 20/5

07:45-10:31

Nonstop5h 46m

$242

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

11:50-23:27

1 stop8h 37m

Philadelphia

Fri 30/5

17:30-01:13

1 stop10h 43m

$431

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 21/4

00:45-10:36

1 stop6h 51m

Philadelphia

Tue 29/4

08:05-14:44

1 stop9h 39m

$441

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

00:59-09:03

Nonstop5h 04m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/5

18:58-22:02

Nonstop6h 04m

$447

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

23:10-11:25

1 stop9h 15m

Philadelphia

Wed 4/6

14:40-21:10

2 stops9h 30m

$503

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

00:50-11:45

1 stop7h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 23/4

12:50-18:35

1 stop8h 45m

$539

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

15:08-05:44

1 stop11h 36m

Philadelphia

Tue 29/4

07:04-20:05

2 stops16h 01m

$632

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Thu 19/6

23:55-11:10

1 stop8h 15m

Philadelphia

Sun 22/6

12:06-22:44

1 stop13h 38m

$811

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

23:10-11:25

1 stop9h 15m

$161

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 6/5

00:59-12:00

1 stop8h 01m

$229

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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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 69 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 25 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Philadelphia in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. 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 LAX to PHL are scheduled on a Tuesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 18 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 $242, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and Delta. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 60% 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 $161 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $229 and JetBlue from $232 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 Spirit Airlines(97%), China Southern(93%) or American Airlines(92%), 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 $78, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Philadelphia), is priced around $226.

  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$226Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapest$351Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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