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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 00:59 and lands at 06:07
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 05:07.

The flight takes about 5h 08m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes 5h 08m, covering 2,395 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia range from £329 to £451, with an average of £389 over the past 12 months. Anything below £329 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £389 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £216 return via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared with £403 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £304 to £2,559. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £152, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £52 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 48m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £357 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £438, a difference of £81.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Philadelphia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Aer Lingus

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 19m, compared to 7h 27m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 7h 39m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square, and Pennsylvania Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class
• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.