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£146 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Sat, 12 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul
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17:48 - 20:29PHL-LAX
5h 41mdirect
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22:32 - 06:58LAX-PHL
5h 26mdirect
£146Frontier
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Sat, 12 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul
Frontier Logo
17:48 - 20:29PHL-LAX
5h 41mdirect
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15:48 - 05:49LAX-PHL
11h 01m1 stop
£153Frontier
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Southwest Logo
07:20 - 11:45PHL-LAX
7h 25m1 stop
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07:25 - 17:20LAX-PHL
6h 55m1 stop
£157Southwest
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Sat, 25 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Southwest Logo
17:10 - 23:30PHL-LAX
9h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
07:25 - 17:20LAX-PHL
6h 55m1 stop
£158Southwest
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Wed, 13 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Southwest Logo
07:45 - 12:10PHL-LAX
7h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
06:10 - 17:40LAX-PHL
8h 30m1 stop
£160Southwest
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Wed, 24 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
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07:20 - 14:57PHL-LAX
10h 37m1 stop
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17:36 - 06:00LAX-PHL
9h 24m1 stop
£172Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 24 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:20 - 14:57PHL-LAX
10h 37m1 stop
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15:40 - 06:00LAX-PHL
11h 20m1 stop
£222Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 12 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
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07:00 - 15:31PHL-LAX
11h 31m1 stop
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00:12 - 20:07LAX-PHL
16h 55m2 stops
£226Spirit Airlines
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Sat, 12 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul
Spirit Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:31PHL-LAX
11h 31m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
05:45 - 22:26LAX-PHL
37h 41m2 stops
£228Spirit Airlines
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Sat, 12 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
American Airlines Logo
21:14 - 23:57PHL-LAX
5h 43mdirect
American Airlines Logo
00:59 - 09:12LAX-PHL
5h 13mdirect
£292American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Philadelphia, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, 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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost £177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £308 and £300 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, 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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£99
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 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.

FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport have a business center?

    Philadelphia International Airport has a UPS store that can be found in the Terminal A/B walkway. This store is open during normal airport hours and offers many business-oriented services including copying, faxing, shipping supplies, a notary, and workstations that can be used by travelers.

  • What shops are there at Philadelphia International Airport?

    Explore Philadelphia is a souvenir shop in Terminal A of Philadelphia International Airport that sells t-shirt, postcards, and keychains, while Occitane is in between Terminals B and C and sells luxury French skincare products. Solstice is another popular boutique that is found in Terminal F and sells sunglasses.

  • What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Monica?

    If you are planning on going to Santa Monica after your flight has landed at Los Angeles International Airport, take the LAX FlyAway. This bus has stops in Santa Monica, Van Nuys, and Westwood, and one-way tickets only cost $8, with no reservation necessary.

  • Which hotels have a free shuttle service to Los Angeles International Airport?

    For those interested in budget-friendly lodging, book a room at the Super 8 Los Angeles Airport, a hotel that is less than 1m from Los Angeles International Airport and a 13m drive from Venice Beach. If you would like to be in a chic hotel, select the Embassy Suites by Hilton LAX North, which is a 5m drive from the airport and just under 4 mi from the closest beach.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was £135 for a one-way ticket and £198 for a return.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of £367 and an overall rating of 7.2, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £127 and an overall rating of 6.3.

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

    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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

  • To save money during your trip, look for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that are serviced by Spirit Airlines. If you would rather limit your travel time and only have a nonstop flight, make your reservation with either Alaska or American Airlines.
  • For travelers in the military, pay a visit to the USO Lounge in Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) while waiting for your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to board. This lounge is in the east wing of Terminal A and contains a play area, televisions, showers, snacks, and drinks.
  • If you need a way to pass the time before your flight leaves, browse through Philadelphia International Airport’s Free Digital Library. Once you create an account, you will be able to download a large selection of movies, magazines, and podcasts, all of which you can enjoy during your flight.
  • Will you be traveling with a service animal or a furry friend? Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) conveniently provides an indoor animal relief zone in every terminal, and there are outdoor areas next to Terminals 5 and 6. Complete with fresh water, synthetic grass, and trash cans, these zones are a convenient place for your animal to stretch its legs.
  • If you are a nursing mother, there are designated breastfeeding rooms you can access in each terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. Every one of these rooms has a comfortable rocking chair, a changing table, running water, outlets, and a secure lock that will ensure that you can take care of your baby in private.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +10 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +7 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +10 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +10 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +10 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +8 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Tahiti Nui, +9 more

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Top airlines flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
6.5Food
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
8.0Crew
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Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

8.0 ExcellentJacqueline, Jun 2025PHL - LAX
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Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Great thanks - a whole row to myself. Good food but film selection not great.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I liked the duration speed while in the air but that is is for positive things to say. The service was over 3 hours late, staff not very friendly (probably because they were also late to the destination), uncomfortable seats and disappointing food options

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

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