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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia from $147

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$470

One-way from

$147

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$668
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 9/4-12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 54m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 09m total
  • Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($92 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 9/420:09LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 29mJetBlue
Sat 12/415:23PHL - LAX
1 stop11h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 21/2$470
Sat 26/723:55LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 15mSun Country Air
Thu 7/812:05PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 09mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/2$502
Tue 25/307:00LAX - PHL
1 stop20h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/407:20PHL - LAX
2 stops15h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$560
Mon 14/400:45LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Mon 21/407:05PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 21/2$604
Tue 18/300:59LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/312:41PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$605
Wed 23/410:30LAX - PHL
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Mon 28/414:40PHL - LAX
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2$658
Thu 23/1015:55LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 26/1007:25PHL - LAX
1 stop11h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/2$818

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 21 February 2025.

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

20:09-07:38

1 stop8h 29m

Philadelphia

Sat 12/4

15:23-23:48

1 stop11h 25m

$470

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 26/7

23:55-11:10

1 stop8h 15m

Philadelphia

Fri 8/8

12:05-17:14

1 stop8h 09m

$502

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

07:00-06:00

1 stop20h 00m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/4

07:20-20:13

2 stops15h 53m

$560

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Mon 14/4

00:45-13:53

1 stop10h 08m

Philadelphia

Mon 21/4

07:05-12:19

1 stop8h 14m

$604

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 18/3

00:59-11:35

1 stop7h 36m

Philadelphia

Wed 26/3

12:41-18:52

1 stop9h 11m

$605

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 23/4

10:30-22:10

2 stops8h 40m

Philadelphia

Mon 28/4

14:40-21:15

2 stops9h 35m

$658

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 26/2

06:30-11:39

1 stop26h 09m

$147

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Sat 16/8

23:55-11:10

1 stop8h 15m

$248

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Wed 26/2

17:55-16:07

2 stops19h 12m

$262

Los AngelesPhiladelphia

LAX - PHL

LAXPHL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

14:03-06:00

2 stops12h 57m

$292

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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 14 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from LAX to PHL are scheduled on a Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 21 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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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 20 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?

    JetBlue, at $470, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines. JetBlue is currently priced 22% 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 $147 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $248 and Spirit Airlines from $262 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(95%), American Airlines(93%) or Aer Lingus(92%), 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$223Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapest$346Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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