How many flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 23.9% of flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stops is typically two. Travelers preferring direct routes should consider that a significant portion of available flights will involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The typical direct flight time from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 5 hours and 17 minutes, covering a distance of 3856 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Los Angeles to Philadelphia flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. The route consistently shows dynamic pricing, suggesting that monitoring fares can be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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Los Angeles to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $219. Other budget-friendly options include October, where the median fare is $230, and May, with a median fare of $292. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia typically range from $306–$660, with a median price of $456. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 23.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes approximately 5h 17m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is 3856 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves a longer travel time compared to short-haul routes.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Regular price: $211 - $350

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

The regular price range for this route is $211 to $350. The current lowest deal is $212 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 11-Sep 22.

now $212

Low $211

High $350

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are cheapest in November, with a median price of $224. The most expensive month to fly is February, with a median price of $1735. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $224

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,735

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Trenton

Los Angeles (LAX) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$625

$452

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$229

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

JetBlue Airways

$358

$322

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$227

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

JetBlue Airways

$349

$314

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Trenton

Los Angeles (LAX) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$290

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 4

$625 → $452

28%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$467 → $310

34%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$454 → $318

30%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$490 → $368

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Los Angeles - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Philadelphia are above the typical level, with a median price of $456.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, with a median price of $224.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 17m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia typically take 5h 17m, while connecting flights average 12h 1m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 76.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia appear frequently, with a good price share of 4%.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major hub, offering many flight options to Philadelphia.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$191

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a major international hub offering a vast network of domestic and global destinations.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$232

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $416. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out typically average $523, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure can average as high as $801. Planning ahead by at least two months generally yields the most favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is considered to be $306 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $456. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $660 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $306 mark.

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 relatively lower prices, with a median of $292. The annual median price for this route is $456, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Los Angeles to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes approximately 5h 17m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Regular price: $211 - $350

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

The regular price range for this route is $211 to $350. The current lowest deal is $212 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 11-Sep 22.

now $212

Low $211

High $350

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

November

Cheapest

Flights from $224

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,735

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Trenton

Los Angeles (LAX) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$625

$452

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$229

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

JetBlue Airways

$358

$322

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$227

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

JetBlue Airways

$349

$314

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Trenton

Los Angeles (LAX) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$290

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 4

$625 → $452

28%

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$467 → $310

34%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$454 → $318

30%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$490 → $368

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia