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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from £131

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£136

One-way from

£131

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£289

Good round-trip deal

£176 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 16/4-22/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 06m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 25m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£2 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 16/415:22PHL - LAX
2 stops18h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 22/413:34LAX - PHL
2 stops17h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2£136
Thu 31/712:05PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 09mSun Country Air
Sun 3/818:19LAX - PHL
1 stop13h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/2£246
Sat 22/306:00PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 36mJetBlue
Thu 27/320:38LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£261
Wed 16/413:55PHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/400:59LAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£289
Wed 2/407:20PHL - LAX
2 stops12h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/408:16LAX - PHL
2 stops18h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2£295
Mon 10/319:50PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/305:50LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 19/2£303
Wed 16/414:48PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Mon 21/400:45LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Deal found 20/2£305
Mon 17/312:00PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/300:56LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£306

Find flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Philadelphia

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 16/4

15:22-06:49

2 stops18h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

13:34-10:13

2 stops17h 39m

£136

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 31/7

12:05-17:14

1 stop8h 09m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

18:19-11:10

1 stop13h 51m

£246

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 22/3

06:00-12:36

1 stop9h 36m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/3

20:38-09:36

1 stop9h 58m

£261

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 16/4

13:55-16:54

Nonstop5h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 21/4

00:59-09:03

Nonstop5h 04m

£289

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 2/4

07:20-17:19

2 stops12h 59m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

08:16-06:00

2 stops18h 44m

£295

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 10/3

19:50-01:20

1 stop8h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

05:50-16:55

1 stop8h 05m

£303

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 16/4

14:48-21:04

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 21/4

00:45-13:53

1 stop10h 08m

£305

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 17/3

12:00-18:45

1 stop9h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/3

00:56-11:35

1 stop7h 39m

£306

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 12/4

15:23-23:48

1 stop11h 25m

£131

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 7/8

12:05-17:14

1 stop8h 09m

£137

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 21 February 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 64% 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from PHL to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 inches 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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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

    Booking a flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 21 flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, all of which are around 9h 16m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

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

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

    Currently priced at £136, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Sun Country Air and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £246 and £261, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 50% 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 cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are JetBlue (£131), Frontier (£134), and Southwest (£151).

  • 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: Fiji Airways (85%), Qantas Airways (82%), China Southern( 81%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is £175. On average you can expect to pay £176. The most popular route, (Philadelphia - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for £364.

  • 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapest£64Average£175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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