Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $153

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19:15 - 00:05
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LAX
7h 50m
1 stop
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05:05 - 18:25
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PHL
10h 20m
1 stop
$285Southwest
Mon, 6 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
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19:45 - 00:55
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LAX
8h 10m
1 stop
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07:20 - 18:35
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PHL
8h 15m
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$290Southwest
Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 5 Mar
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19:45 - 00:55
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LAX
8h 10m
1 stop
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05:50 - 21:55
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PHL
13h 05m
2 stops
$291Southwest
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
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20:10 - 01:00
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LAX
7h 50m
1 stop
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07:30 - 17:00
LAX
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PHL
6h 30m
1 stop
$326Southwest
Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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06:00 - 13:09
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LAX
10h 09m
1 stop
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20:45 - 08:00
LAX
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PHL
8h 15m
1 stop
$388JetBlue
Thu, 26 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr
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16:55 - 22:55
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LAX
9h 00m
1 stop
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12:20 - 23:55
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8h 35m
1 stop
$401Southwest
Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
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19:10 - 00:25
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LAX
8h 15m
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06:35 - 17:50
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PHL
8h 15m
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$408Southwest
Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
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12:25 - 18:35
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LAX
9h 10m
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05:00 - 16:45
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8h 45m
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$415Southwest
Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
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15:09 - 20:01
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7h 52m
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23:25 - 17:18
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14h 53m
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$418Spirit Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 5 Aug
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05:35 - 14:00
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11h 25m
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05:05 - 18:25
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10h 20m
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$424Southwest
Sat, 25 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

Southwest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Our best Southwest deals on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight tickets
Southwest
6 Apr
PHL19:15Philadelphia
7h 50m
1 stop
LAX00:05Los Angeles
13 Apr
LAX05:05Los Angeles
10h 20m
1 stop
PHL18:25Philadelphia
$285
Southwest
1 Mar
PHL19:45Philadelphia
8h 10m
1 stop
LAX00:55Los Angeles
5 Mar
LAX07:20Los Angeles
8h 15m
1 stop
PHL18:35Philadelphia
$290
Southwest
27 Feb
PHL19:45Philadelphia
8h 10m
1 stop
LAX00:55Los Angeles
2 Mar
LAX05:50Los Angeles
13h 05m
2 stops
PHL21:55Philadelphia
$291

JetBlue flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Our best JetBlue deals on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight tickets
JetBlue
26 Mar
PHL06:00Philadelphia
10h 09m
1 stop
LAX13:09Los Angeles
8 Apr
LAX20:45Los Angeles
8h 15m
1 stop
PHL08:00Philadelphia
$388
JetBlue
27 Mar
PHL06:00Philadelphia
10h 09m
1 stop
LAX13:09Los Angeles
8 Apr
LAX10:30Los Angeles
9h 41m
1 stop
PHL23:11Philadelphia
$439
JetBlue
29 May
PHL15:15Philadelphia
12h 42m
1 stop
LAX00:57Los Angeles
9 June
LAX22:00Los Angeles
8h 13m
1 stop
PHL09:13Philadelphia
$473

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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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 17 February 2026.
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PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 6/4

19:15-00:05

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/4

05:05-18:25

1 stop10h 20m

$285

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sun 1/3

19:45-00:55

1 stop8h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

07:20-18:35

1 stop8h 15m

$290

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Fri 27/2

19:45-00:55

1 stop8h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

05:50-21:55

2 stops13h 05m

$291

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 26/2

20:10-01:00

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

07:30-17:00

1 stop6h 30m

$326

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 26/3

06:00-13:09

1 stop10h 09m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/4

20:45-08:00

1 stop8h 15m

$388

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 31/3

16:55-22:55

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

12:20-23:55

1 stop8h 35m

$401

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 31/3

19:10-00:25

1 stop8h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

06:35-17:50

2 stops8h 15m

$408

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 31/3

12:25-18:35

2 stops9h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

05:00-16:45

1 stop8h 45m

$415

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 5/8

15:09-20:01

1 stop7h 52m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/8

23:25-17:18

1 stop14h 53m

$418

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 25/4

05:35-14:00

2 stops11h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 30/4

05:05-18:25

1 stop10h 20m

$424

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of June is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $394.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles from Philadelphia. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was $644. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $2,113. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Flying to Los Angeles from Philadelphia in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $644 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $2,113. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Philadelphia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $535 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Philadelphia for as low as $418 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight.

How have Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL to LAX) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Best price found

$1,403

Fastest flight time

6h 03m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue and Thu

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $1,403. The best return flight deal from Philadelphia to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $644.
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles takes 6h 03m
Direct flights go from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport in Los Angeles. From Philadelphia there are direct flights to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • How far is Philadelphia to Los Angeles by plane?

    The distance between Philadelphia and Los Angeles is about 3847.7 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 6h 03m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

    Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Los Angeles Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Philadelphia Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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