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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 20% of flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should anticipate a higher likelihood of connecting flights when planning this route.

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

The typical direct flight time from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is approximately 5 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of 3856 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 10 hours and 22 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differing durations when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do Los Angeles to Philadelphia flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices across the trailing 30 days could reveal these frequent fluctuations, potentially leading to more favorable booking times.

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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, January stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of just $244. Other relatively inexpensive options include December, where the median fare is $391, and April, with a median fare of $413. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia typically range from $399–$620, with a median price of $488. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. This indicates that while some deals may appear, they are not a frequent occurrence.

When flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 20% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect one or more stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Philadelphia takes about 5h 19m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route. Non-stop flights also average 5h 19m, while connecting flights typically take around 19h 40m.

The flight distance between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is 3856 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it's a significant distance but generally manageable within a single travel day, often involving a layover.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Regular price: $202 - $314

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia typically range from $202 to $314. The current lowest deal is $171 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Feb 6-Feb 17.

now $171

Low $202

High $314

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are cheapest in January, with a median price of $244. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $887. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $244

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $887

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

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$481

$431

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$421

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$415

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$259

$254

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$306

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$267

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$397 → $219

45%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$398 → $255

36%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$396 → $254

36%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$400 → $267

33%

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Los Angeles - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $244

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, with a median price of $244.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 19m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia typically take 5h 19m, while connecting flights average 19h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 70 direct deals, followed by Alaska Airlines, Inc. with 15 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$156

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 ~$157

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$243

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From LAX

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Philadelphia, United States

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Business Class

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Philadelphia, United States

86% AI deal score

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Business Class

From LAX

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Philadelphia, United States

85% AI deal score

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Philadelphia, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $491. For comparison, booking 0-6 days out saw average prices increase to $941, while booking 7-13 days in advance resulted in an average price of $775. Planning within the 28-59 day window generally offers better value based on trailing 90-day data.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is considered to be $399 or less. The median price for this route was $488. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $620 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $399 would place your fare among the more economical options.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia has been January, with a median price of $244. December also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $391. The annual median price for this route was $488, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months based on trailing 270-day data.

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Los Angeles to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Regular price: $202 - $314

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia typically range from $202 to $314. The current lowest deal is $171 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Feb 6-Feb 17.

now $171

Low $202

High $314

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

January

Cheapest

Flights from $244

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $887

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

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$481

$431

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$421

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$415

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$259

$254

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$306

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Philadelphia

Los Angeles (LAX) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$267

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$397 → $219

45%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$398 → $255

36%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$396 → $254

36%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

$400 → $267

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Los Angeles - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $244

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, with a median price of $244.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 19m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia typically take 5h 19m, while connecting flights average 19h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 70 direct deals, followed by Alaska Airlines, Inc. with 15 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$156

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 ~$157

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

Philadelphia, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,814

$1,594

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Los Angeles to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Los Angeles - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $244

Direct flights take 5h 19m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

Dec 12

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 08

Dec 10

Dec 10

Nov 17

Nov 12

Dec 09

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Nov 25

Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

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

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

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

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

How often do Los Angeles to Philadelphia flight prices drop?

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More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Philadelphia from other cities

Los Angeles to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Los Angeles - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $244

Direct flights take 5h 19m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

Dec 12

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 08

Dec 10

Dec 10

Nov 17

Nov 12

Dec 09

Nov 17

Nov 25

Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

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

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?