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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $186

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United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 11:52PHL-LAX
8h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
23:25 - 09:37LAX-PHL
7h 12m1 stop
$385United Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
Southwest Logo
16:35 - 21:40PHL-LAX
8h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
06:00 - 17:15LAX-PHL
8h 15m1 stop
$390Southwest
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Sat, 6 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Southwest Logo
05:55 - 11:15PHL-LAX
8h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
09:30 - 22:10LAX-PHL
9h 40m2 stops
$393Southwest
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Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 11:52PHL-LAX
8h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:45 - 21:32LAX-PHL
7h 47m1 stop
$400United Airlines
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Wed, 11 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Delta Logo
18:59 - 23:31PHL-LAX
7h 32m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 - 00:50LAX-PHL
10h 05m1 stop
$415Delta
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Mon, 24 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 16:46PHL-LAX
12h 46m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 21:24LAX-PHL
11h 24m1 stop
$448JetBlue
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Sat, 13 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Delta Logo
07:05 - 12:13PHL-LAX
8h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 17:13LAX-PHL
8h 13m1 stop
$457Delta
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:02 - 14:08PHL-LAX
10h 06m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
17:37 - 05:46LAX-PHL
9h 09m1 stop
$465Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:02 - 14:08PHL-LAX
10h 06m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:01 - 05:42LAX-PHL
10h 41m2 stops
$478Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:11 - 09:15PHL-LAX
17h 04m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:47 - 06:40LAX-PHL
18h 53m2 stops
$493Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

United Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Our best United Airlines deals on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight tickets
United Airlines
16 Dec
PHL06:30Philadelphia
8h 22m
1 stop
LAX11:52Los Angeles
6 Jan
LAX23:25Los Angeles
7h 12m
1 stop
PHL09:37Philadelphia
$385
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United Airlines
11 Feb
PHL06:30Philadelphia
8h 22m
1 stop
LAX11:52Los Angeles
14 Feb
LAX10:45Los Angeles
7h 47m
1 stop
PHL21:32Philadelphia
$400
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United Airlines
15 Jan
PHL12:40Philadelphia
8h 30m
1 stop
LAX18:10Los Angeles
26 Jan
LAX13:04Los Angeles
7h 26m
1 stop
PHL23:30Philadelphia
$408
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Southwest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Our best Southwest deals on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight tickets
Southwest
6 Dec
PHL16:35Philadelphia
8h 05m
1 stop
LAX21:40Los Angeles
9 Dec
LAX06:00Los Angeles
8h 15m
1 stop
PHL17:15Philadelphia
$390
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Southwest
28 Oct
PHL05:55Philadelphia
8h 20m
1 stop
LAX11:15Los Angeles
29 Oct
LAX09:30Los Angeles
9h 40m
2 stops
PHL22:10Philadelphia
$393
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Southwest
16 Dec
PHL13:50Philadelphia
10h 00m
2 stops
LAX20:50Los Angeles
6 Jan
LAX08:50Los Angeles
10h 10m
1 stop
PHL22:00Philadelphia
$402
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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 18 September 2025.
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PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 16/12

06:30-11:52

1 stop8h 22m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/1

23:25-09:37

1 stop7h 12m

$385

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 6/12

16:35-21:40

1 stop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

06:00-17:15

1 stop8h 15m

$390

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 28/10

05:55-11:15

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

09:30-22:10

2 stops9h 40m

$393

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 11/2

06:30-11:52

1 stop8h 22m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

10:45-21:32

1 stop7h 47m

$400

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 24/11

18:59-23:31

1 stop7h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

11:45-00:50

1 stop10h 05m

$415

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 13/12

07:00-16:46

1 stop12h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/1

07:00-21:24

1 stop11h 24m

$448

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 7/10

07:05-12:13

1 stop8h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/10

06:00-17:13

1 stop8h 13m

$457

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 19/11

07:02-14:08

1 stop10h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

17:37-05:46

1 stop9h 09m

$465

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 5/11

07:02-14:08

1 stop10h 06m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

16:01-05:42

2 stops10h 41m

$478

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 25/10

19:11-09:15

1 stop17h 04m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

08:47-06:40

2 stops18h 53m

$493

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of July is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $414.

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

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles from Philadelphia. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $1,026. 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 Friday because tickets tend to average around $3,604. 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 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 $494 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 $402 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes 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.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights are approximately 2% cheaper 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

$1,026

Fastest flight time

5h 44m

Direct flights

Thu, Fri and Sat

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best flight deal from Philadelphia to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,026
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles takes 5h 44m
Direct flights go from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)
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  • 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 7h 32m.

  • 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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