What percentage of Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 5.4% of flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles were direct. The majority of travelers on this route typically opt for connecting flights. When a stopover is involved, the median number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that direct options are less common for this particular route.

How long does it take to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles typically takes 5 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of 3856 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a median duration of 11 hours and 26 minutes. Travelers should account for significant additional time if their itinerary includes a layover. The difference between direct and one-stop flights is substantial.

How often do cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles come up frequently. This route is classified as having a high occurrence of deals. Travelers can typically find competitive prices for this destination on a regular basis. This suggests that opportunities for good value fares are common for this specific route.

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PHL - Los Angeles
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Philadelphia to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

For those planning cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $206. Other cost-effective options include August, with a median fare of $384, and September, at a median of $458. These months offer the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are typically $405–$676, with a median of $507. Current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to book. However, only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals might require vigilance. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles takes about 5h 48m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the time spent on layovers. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time is 14h 29m, while direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, though less common, would take 5h 48m.

The route from Philadelphia to Los Angeles covers a distance of 3856 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a journey that is longer than a short domestic hop but not as extensive as an intercontinental trip. Only 5.4% of recent fares are non-stop, indicating that most travelers will experience at least one stopover, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Regular price: $308 - $421

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is between $308 and $421. The current lowest deal is $229 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 25-Aug 27.

now $229

Low $308

High $421

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 $282. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $654. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $282

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $654

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$627

$477

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$613

$504

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$621

$396

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$612

$487

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$561

$442

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Los Angeles

Philadelphia (PHL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$429

$299

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 28 - Jul 29

$621 → $396

36%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$401 → $229

43%

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

$410 → $241

41%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$422 → $258

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Philadelphia - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $229.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $282.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 48m

The typical direct flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles takes 5h 48m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.4% of recent fares are for direct flights; connecting flights are more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$204

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering many connections to Los Angeles and beyond.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car, bus, or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$204

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative for its proximity to North Los Angeles and easier terminal navigation.

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

💸 Flights from ~$219

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

81% AI deal score

$2,043

$1,602

Save $441

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best deals for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $521. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $718. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price is around $560, while 28-59 days prior to travel shows an average of $586. Planning ahead by more than two months generally offers the most significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is considered to be $405 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $507. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $676 or less. Aiming for a fare around $405 or below will typically secure a competitive deal.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, with a median price of $206. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $384. While September shows a median of $458, the overall annual median price for this route is $507. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider flights in April.

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Philadelphia to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Regular price: $308 - $421

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is between $308 and $421. The current lowest deal is $229 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 25-Aug 27.

now $229

Low $308

High $421

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

April

Cheapest

Flights from $282

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $654

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$627

$477

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$613

$504

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$621

$396

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$612

$487

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Los Angeles

Trenton (TTN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$561

$442

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Los Angeles

Philadelphia (PHL) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$429

$299

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 28 - Jul 29

$621 → $396

36%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$401 → $229

43%

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

$410 → $241

41%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$422 → $258

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles