LAX - PHL

£138 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia departing on 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£250
Overall average: £329
Frontier
Mon 27/4Mon 4/5
LAX - PHL • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£368
Typical prices: £219-£402
American Airlines
Mon 27/4Mon 4/5
LAX - PHL • Direct
Advice from real travellers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding perks.
Terminal 4 at LAX lacks food services in boarding areas.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and Frontier. Average duration is 5h 11m
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Most punctual • 86% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £175 (return)
Shortest trip • 6h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia (LAX-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Frontier Logo
06:15 - 00:29
LAX
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PHL
15h 14m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
15:32 - 00:24
PHL
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LAX
11h 52m
1 stop
£250Frontier
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:45 - 06:02
LAX
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PHL
18h 17m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:22 - 19:28
PHL
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LAX
15h 06m
2 stops
£264Alaska Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:10 - 05:27
LAX
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PHL
11h 17m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:15 - 23:59
PHL
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LAX
9h 44m
1 stop
£270Alaska Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:57 - 06:02
LAX
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PHL
9h 05m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:22 - 19:28
PHL
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LAX
15h 06m
2 stops
£286Alaska Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:46 - 06:05
LAX
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PHL
14h 19m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:22 - 19:28
PHL
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LAX
15h 06m
2 stops
£303Alaska Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:46 - 06:05
LAX
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PHL
14h 19m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:58 - 09:20
PHL
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LAX
17h 22m
2 stops
£304Alaska Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:57 - 06:02
LAX
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PHL
9h 05m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:22 - 20:29
PHL
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LAX
16h 07m
2 stops
£311Alaska Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 6 May
Southwest Logo
05:15 - 15:55
LAX
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PHL
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
18:45 - 23:40
PHL
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LAX
7h 55m
1 stop
£316Southwest
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:42 - 06:05
LAX
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PHL
18h 23m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:25 - 14:11
PHL
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LAX
9h 46m
1 stop
£318Alaska Airlines
Wed, 22 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Southwest Logo
05:35 - 18:40
LAX
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PHL
10h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
19:20 - 00:10
PHL
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LAX
7h 50m
1 stop
£320Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is July, where tickets cost £230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £415 and £386 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £88, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£138
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Philadelphia 
CHARLESFlew with American Airlines
LAX
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PHL
Mar 2025
There are no food or vendor services in the boarding areas of Terminal 4 at LAX.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
LAX
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PHL
Sept 2024
Do not check in your docs, and medication in a check bag. Carry with you to the cabin.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia was £138 for a one-way ticket and £264 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Philadelphia flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Iberia, Finnair, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Philadelphia flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Philadelphia.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Philadelphia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

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Direct returns

Philadelphia to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

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