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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from C$ 163

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 291

One-way from

C$ 163

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 418
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 21/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 55m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Tue 21/106:05 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Tue 28/107:25 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/6C$ 291
Wed 24/97:20 a.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/105:36 p.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 320
Thu 24/72:41 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Mon 28/77:19 p.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Deal found 11/6C$ 379
Sun 21/97:00 a.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 10mJetBlue
Tue 30/99:25 p.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 11/6C$ 398
Thu 18/1212:37 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 42mSun Country Air
Mon 22/123:55 p.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop16h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/6C$ 588

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Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 21/10

6:05 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

7:25 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 55m

C$ 291

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 24/9

7:20 a.m.-2:57 p.m.

1 stop10h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/10

5:36 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

1 stop9h 24m

C$ 320

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 24/7

2:41 p.m.-10:31 p.m.

1 stop10h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/7

7:19 p.m.-5:50 a.m.

1 stop7h 31m

C$ 379

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sun 21/9

7:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 27/9

9:15 p.m.-9:22 a.m.

1 stop9h 07m

C$ 398

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 16/8

8:00 a.m.-12:49 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

12:56 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 03m

C$ 638

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 9/7

11:40 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 163

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 24/9

7:20 a.m.-4:27 p.m.

2 stops12h 07m

C$ 238

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sun 24/8

12:19 p.m.-7:57 a.m.

1 stop22h 38m

C$ 257

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 20/8

6:30 a.m.-4:07 p.m.

2 stops12h 37m

C$ 388

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 19/6

5:01 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop8h 59m

C$ 964

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of C$ 226). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 306). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 84% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. 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 12 June 2025.

The most flights from PHL to LAX are scheduled on a Sunday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Philadelphia to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from Philadelphia, then you need to book flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. There are 30 flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from Philadelphia are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 41m is how long a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles typically takes.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 291 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at C$ 320 and C$ 379 round-trip. Southwest is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 163. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (87%), Spirit Airlines (86%), Fiji Airways( 77%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of C$ 226). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 306). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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