Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from £79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£180

One-way from

£79

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£223
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 6/12-13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 00m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 11/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Sat 6/1215:40PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Sat 13/1205:35LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 27/8£180
Wed 5/1115:05PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Tue 11/1123:00LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 28/8£192
Sat 6/1217:35PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 9/1208:40LAX - PHL
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 27/8£196
Wed 22/1018:15PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/1000:25LAX - PHL
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£205
Fri 5/1216:55PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 9/1223:00LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 27/8£206
Fri 10/1013:45PHL - LAX
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Sat 11/1005:55LAX - PHL
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 28/8£209
Fri 24/1013:45PHL - LAX
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Wed 29/1009:30LAX - PHL
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 27/8£213
Wed 5/1107:05PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Fri 14/1119:05LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 27/8£218
Sat 13/906:45PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Sat 20/912:00LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 27/8£219
Fri 26/918:55PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Tue 30/911:10LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Deal found 28/8£226
Tue 30/1218:34PHL - LAX
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/113:04LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/8£226
Wed 5/1111:40PHL - LAX
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Thu 13/1111:35LAX - PHL
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 27/8£228

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Philadelphia

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 6/12

15:40-20:20

1 stop7h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 13/12

05:35-15:55

1 stop7h 20m

£180

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 28/10

05:25-10:00

1 stop7h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/11

12:40-22:35

1 stop6h 55m

£180

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 6/12

15:40-20:20

1 stop7h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

06:05-17:35

1 stop8h 30m

£180

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 5/11

15:05-21:05

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

23:00-11:05

1 stop9h 05m

£192

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 9/12

13:50-20:40

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

06:05-17:35

1 stop8h 30m

£192

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 22/10

05:25-10:00

1 stop7h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

09:30-22:10

2 stops9h 40m

£196

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 11/9

08:10-17:20

1 stop12h 10m

£79

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 18/11

08:05-12:25

1 stop7h 20m

£90

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 4/11

16:55-22:15

1 stop8h 20m

£90

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 17/12

15:05-21:05

1 stop9h 00m

£90

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/8

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines from Philadelphia to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

Crew

7.0

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

Crew

7.0

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Booking a flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 28 flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, all of which are around 5h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in about 7h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is about 2395 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at £60, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Philadelphia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (92%), Japan Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways( 79%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest£60Average£96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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