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Today’s best flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

August 21 - August 23

Cheapest
Best

PHL - Los Angeles

$383

$188

Round trip

August 18 - August 19

Cheapest
Best

PHL - Los Angeles

$383

$188

Round trip

August 23 - August 25

Best

PHL - Los Angeles

$383

$189

Round trip

August 17 - August 19

Best
Earliest

PHL - Los Angeles

$386

$194

Round trip

August 18 - August 20

PHL - Los Angeles

$383

$215

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

PHL - Los Angeles

$287

$219

Round trip

September 17 - September 22

PHL - Los Angeles

$301

$219

Round trip

August 17 - August 18

Earliest

PHL - Los Angeles

$386

$220

Round trip

August 19 - August 20

PHL - Los Angeles

$383

$220

Round trip

September 22 - September 28

PHL - Los Angeles

$305

$220

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

April stands out as the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, with a median fare of just $206. Following April, you'll find that August offers a median fare of $384, and September presents a median of $458. These months provide the most favorable pricing for this route.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $308 to $690, with a median of $496. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available if you monitor prices.
The journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles covers a distance of 3856 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates into a significant travel duration, especially when considering connecting flights.
A typical journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles takes about 20h 49m, including connections. This longer duration is largely due to the nature of itineraries on this route; most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. Only 11% of recent fares were for direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, meaning you will likely have one or more stops.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Regular price: $298 - $403

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $298 and $403. The current lowest deal is $188 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 21-Aug 23.

now $188

Low $298

High $403

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is April, with a median price of $206. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $718. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $206

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $718

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Direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$444

$344

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$371

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$371

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$351

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$353

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$377

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$383  →  $188

51%

1 night

Aug 18 - Aug 19

$383  →  $188

51%

2 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 25

$383  →  $189

51%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$386  →  $194

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Philadelphia - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Philadelphia to Los Angeles are near the typical level at a median of $496.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, with a median price of $206.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 49m

Connecting flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles typically average 20 hours and 49 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 89% of deals for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a great option for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California.

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

💸 Flights from ~$188

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

John Wayne (SNA) is the primary airport for Orange County with extensive domestic service and high reliability.

📍 ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) is easier to navigate and less crowded than LAX, close to South Los Angeles.

📍 ~30 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$297

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International (ONT) is a major alternative for the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles.

📍 ~65 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

San Diego International (SAN)

San Diego International (SAN) is a major international hub and a robust backup option for some routes.

📍 ~170 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$229

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, booking flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $521. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure had an average price of $718. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price was $560, indicating that planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is considered to be $308 or less. The median price for this route was $496 across the trailing quarter. Fares at or below $308 represent the lowest 25% of prices observed. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $690 or less.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, with a median price of $206. August also offered a lower median price of $384. The annual median price for this route was $496, making April significantly more affordable. September, with a median price of $458, was the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days among the cheapest options.