Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from C$ 166

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 332

One-way from

C$ 166

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 407

Good round-trip deal

C$ 359 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 340 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 6/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 50m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 06m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

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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 29 July 2025.

Sat 6/125:35 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 9/1211:00 p.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 29/7C$ 332
Sat 23/85:25 a.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Sat 30/811:27 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 379
Fri 5/127:25 a.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop11h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/123:55 p.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 380
Thu 6/115:32 p.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 25mJetBlue
Wed 19/117:00 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 28/7C$ 399
Wed 1/107:22 a.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/1011:51 a.m.LAX - PHL
2 stops14h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 438
Sat 6/98:00 a.m.PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/912:56 a.m.LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 462

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Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 6/12

5:35 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

11:00 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 332

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 23/8

5:25 a.m.-9:37 a.m.

1 stop7h 12m

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

11:27 a.m.-11:22 p.m.

1 stop8h 55m

C$ 379

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 5/12

7:25 a.m.-3:32 p.m.

1 stop11h 07m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

3:55 p.m.-6:01 a.m.

1 stop11h 06m

C$ 380

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 6/11

5:32 p.m.-12:57 a.m.

1 stop10h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

7:00 a.m.-6:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 23m

C$ 399

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 1/10

7:22 a.m.-2:57 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/10

11:51 a.m.-5:40 a.m.

2 stops14h 49m

C$ 438

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 6/9

8:00 a.m.-12:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

12:56 a.m.-12:01 p.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 462

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 18/11

7:02 a.m.-2:08 p.m.

1 stop10h 06m

C$ 166

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 3/9

7:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 174

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 30/12

6:38 p.m.-12:49 a.m.

1 stop9h 11m

C$ 232

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 7/10

7:00 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops16h 40m

C$ 233

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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 25 July 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of C$ 229). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 297). 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 29 July 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 57% 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 29 July 2025.

The most flights from PHL to LAX are scheduled on a Sunday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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 29 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Philadelphia to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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 32 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 39m 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$ 332 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at C$ 379 and C$ 380 round-trip. Southwest is currently priced 25% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 166. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, 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 (84%), Qatar Airways (77%), Spirit Airlines( 76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is C$ 233. On average you can expect to pay C$ 369. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for C$ 289.

  • 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$ 229). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 297). 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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