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Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

September 15 - September 29

Cheapest

LAX - Philadelphia

$257

$217

Round trip

September 15 - September 22

LAX - Philadelphia

$280

$218

Round trip

September 9 - September 16

Earliest

LAX - Philadelphia

$280

$218

Round trip

September 22 - September 29

Best

LAX - Philadelphia

$287

$219

Round trip

September 16 - September 22

LAX - Philadelphia

$280

$219

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November 11 - December 9

LAX - Philadelphia

$287

$239

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November 9 - December 4

LAX - Philadelphia

$287

$239

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November 4 - December 4

LAX - Philadelphia

$288

$239

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November 11 - December 3

LAX - Philadelphia

$289

$239

Round trip

November 9 - December 7

LAX - Philadelphia

$287

$239

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Right now, the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is November, with a median fare of $219. Fares for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia typically range from $292–$674, with a median of $414. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, November stands out with a median fare of $219. October is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $230. Travelers can also find more competitive prices in May, where the median fare is $292.
Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia connect at least once, with only 29.7% of recent fares being direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
A typical journey from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes approximately 15h 26m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect.
The flight distance from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 3856 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance places the journey within a category that typically involves several hours of flight time, often with connecting segments.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Regular price: $221 - $334

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is between $221 and $334. The current lowest deal is $217 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 29.

now $217

Low $221

High $334

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is November, with a median price of $219. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $688. Prices are generally lower from May to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $219

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $688

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

United Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

United Airlines

$618

$518

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

American Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines

$568

$546

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

American Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines

$563

$540

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

American Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines

$555

$497

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

American Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines

$551

$497

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

American Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines

$524

$507

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

1 night

Jul 3 - Jul 4

$354  →  $242

32%

4 nights

Jun 16 - Jun 20

$618  →  $518

16%

12 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 14

$456  →  $358

21%

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$406  →  $316

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Los Angeles - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $217.

Recent fares are below the typical level. Historically, 2% of deals were considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly at $219.

Historically, November, October, and May are the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia take 15h 26m.

The typical flight duration from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 15h 26m, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common for this route.

Only 29.7% of recent deals for this route were for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights on this route.

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offered direct flights from LAX to PHL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Historically, deals for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia appear frequently, with 1.03 deals per day.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport offers direct flights to Philadelphia, making it a convenient departure choice.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers significantly more flight options and excellent alternative for long-haul international routes.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by Amtrak and NJ Transit)

💸 Flights from ~$247

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is a major base for Southwest Airlines, often featuring lower domestic fares.

📍 ~150 km from Philadelphia (reachable by Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Trenton–Mercer (TTN)

Trenton–Mercer provides a very fast check-in and security process with budget-friendly options.

📍 ~50 km from Philadelphia (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$317

Lehigh Valley International (ABE)

Cheapest

Lehigh Valley International is less crowded and stressful, offering reliable regional connections.

📍 ~85 km from Philadelphia (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Atlantic City International (ACY)

Atlantic City International is convenient for travelers on the eastern side of the Philadelphia metro.

📍 ~85 km from Philadelphia (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$384

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, booking flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $416. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average $523, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure average $801. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in substantial savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is considered to be $292 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $414. Prices above $674 are typically in the higher range. Aiming for a price at or below $292 can help secure a cost-effective flight.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are November and October, with median prices of $219 and $230 respectively. May also offers a relatively lower median price of $292. The annual median price for this route is $414, indicating that these specific months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.