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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from C$ 168

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 335

One-way from

C$ 168

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 345
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 6/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 55m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 20m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 11 September 2025.

Sat 6/125:35 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 9/126:00 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 335
Sat 6/124:35 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Sat 13/125:35 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 349
Wed 19/116:35 a.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Wed 3/126:05 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9C$ 356
Fri 5/124:55 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 9/1211:00 p.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 364
Wed 1/104:45 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 2/1211:00 p.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9C$ 373
Fri 12/126:35 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Tue 16/126:05 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 378
Wed 5/116:00 a.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Wed 12/115:25 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 10/9C$ 384
Thu 11/121:50 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Tue 16/126:05 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9C$ 398
Sat 25/106:25 a.m.PHL - LAX
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Tue 28/109:30 a.m.LAX - PHL
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9C$ 400
Wed 5/117:00 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Mon 10/1111:55 p.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/9C$ 407

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 6/12

4:35 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

6:05 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 335

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 4/12

3:05 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

6:05 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 364

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 5/11

6:00 a.m.-12:07 p.m.

1 stop9h 07m

Los Angeles

Sat 15/11

11:55 p.m.-10:51 a.m.

1 stop7h 56m

C$ 384

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 18/2

1:50 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops10h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

11:05 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop10h 30m

C$ 391

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 25/10

6:25 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

9:30 a.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 40m

C$ 400

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 6/12

6:15 a.m.-11:14 a.m.

1 stop7h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

9:55 p.m.-9:26 a.m.

1 stop8h 31m

C$ 407

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 20/2

4:48 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

9:59 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop10h 16m

C$ 414

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sun 25/1

8:20 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

10:25 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

C$ 414

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

12:00 p.m.-7:06 p.m.

1 stop10h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

8:45 p.m.-7:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 48m

C$ 414

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 5/3

12:00 p.m.-8:46 p.m.

1 stop11h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

7:00 a.m.-6:31 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

C$ 414

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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 29 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 50 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of C$ 231). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 296). 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 11 September 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 77% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles can take about 7h 49m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 384. Airlines will cover a distance of 3854 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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: Spirit Airlines (100%), Japan Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways( 84%).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of C$ 231). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 296). 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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