What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Philadelphia and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?

Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Airlines like JetBlue and Alaska Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in about 9h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 54m. The distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is about 2395 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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: Qatar Airways (90%), Japan Airlines (87%), American Airlines( 85%).

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

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Philadelphia to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £281 and £472 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £198 on JetBlue (31 Mar-7 Apr).

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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 16 December 2025.

Sun 21/1210:00PHL - LAX

1 stop11h 03mFrontier

Tue 23/1215:30LAX - PHL

1 stop11h 10mFrontier

Deal found 15/12£200

Wed 31/1216:32PHL - LAX

1 stop10h 33mJetBlue

Tue 6/108:30LAX - PHL

1 stop11h 39mJetBlue

Deal found 15/12£329

Wed 24/1212:44PHL - LAX

1 stop10h 58mDelta

Fri 23/109:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 15/12£354

Sat 20/1213:47PHL - LAX

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Wed 14/119:29LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 21mDelta

Deal found 15/12£387

Tue 16/1210:32PHL - LAX

1 stop11h 06mDelta

Mon 12/119:29LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 21mDelta

Deal found 15/12£395

Tue 23/1218:54PHL - LAX

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Mon 26/109:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 14/12£410

Thu 18/1206:55PHL - LAX

1 stop8h 37mDelta

Tue 13/109:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 19mDelta

Deal found 16/12£410

Wed 17/1206:35PHL - LAX

2 stops10h 20mSouthwest

Sun 18/108:50LAX - PHL

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 15/12£417

Fri 19/1218:07PHL - LAX

1 stop9h 47mDelta

Mon 12/109:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 15/12£418

Thu 25/1207:05PHL - LAX

1 stop8h 24mDelta

Mon 29/1223:55LAX - PHL

1 stop7h 43mDelta

Deal found 14/12£433

Tue 16/1220:05PHL - LAX

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 23/1214:15LAX - PHL

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/12£447

Mon 15/1217:00PHL - LAX

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Tue 16/1206:00LAX - PHL

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 15/12£449

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Tue 31/306:00PHL - LAX

1 stop9h 37mJetBlue

Wed 8/420:45LAX - PHL

1 stop8h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 14/12£198

Sat 24/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops24h 21mAlaska Airlines

Tue 27/109:38LAX - PHL

2 stops29h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12£288

Wed 4/206:00PHL - LAX

2 stops10h 55mDelta

Sat 7/209:59LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 14mDelta

Deal found 14/12£295

Wed 18/207:00PHL - LAX

1 stop11h 32mJetBlue

Wed 25/211:00LAX - PHL

1 stop8h 36mJetBlue

Deal found 15/12£198

Tue 14/417:03PHL - LAX

1 stop10h 16mJetBlue

Tue 21/421:15LAX - PHL

1 stop11h 00mJetBlue

Deal found 15/12£225

Tue 3/206:00PHL - LAX

2 stops10h 55mDelta

Tue 10/209:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 14/12£295

Tue 17/318:22PHL - LAX

2 stops21h 14mAlaska Airlines

Tue 24/307:30LAX - PHL

2 stops18h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12£295

Wed 28/106:00PHL - LAX

2 stops10h 55mDelta

Wed 4/209:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 13/12£295

Fri 9/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops20h 46mAlaska Airlines

Thu 22/115:09LAX - PHL

2 stops23h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/12£298

Thu 22/106:00PHL - LAX

2 stops10h 55mDelta

Tue 27/109:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 14/12£302

Mon 12/107:00PHL - LAX

2 stops12h 05mDelta

Sat 17/109:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 14/12£302

Fri 30/106:00PHL - LAX

2 stops10h 55mDelta

Wed 4/209:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 15/12£302

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Sun 21/1210:00PHL - LAX

1 stop11h 03mFrontier

Tue 23/1215:30LAX - PHL

1 stop11h 10mFrontier

Deal found 15/12£200

Tue 6/111:27PHL - LAX

2 stops11h 53mDelta

Sat 24/109:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 15/12£295

Tue 6/111:27PHL - LAX

2 stops11h 53mDelta

Thu 15/119:29LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 21mDelta

Deal found 16/12£302

Fri 9/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops20h 46mAlaska Airlines

Thu 22/117:10LAX - PHL

2 stops21h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12£298

Fri 9/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops20h 46mAlaska Airlines

Fri 23/109:30LAX - PHL

1 stop29h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12£303

Tue 13/119:06PHL - LAX

1 stop18h 49mAlaska Airlines

Tue 17/212:54LAX - PHL

2 stops25h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/12£307

Tue 13/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops17h 32mAlaska Airlines

Tue 27/119:45LAX - PHL

1 stop19h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/12£308

Sat 17/108:40PHL - LAX

1 stop16h 53mJetBlue

Sat 24/107:00LAX - PHL

1 stop8h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 15/12£211

Thu 22/106:00PHL - LAX

2 stops10h 55mDelta

Mon 26/109:55LAX - PHL

2 stops10h 18mDelta

Deal found 15/12£310

Fri 23/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops25h 31mAlaska Airlines

Sat 31/111:00LAX - PHL

2 stops28h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12£288

Sat 24/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops25h 22mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/215:09LAX - PHL

2 stops23h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/12£294

Fri 30/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops25h 31mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/215:09LAX - PHL

2 stops23h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/12£283

One-way flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Thu 12/217:42PHL - LAX

1 stop9h 48mFrontier

Deal found 15/12£84

Sun 11/112:15PHL - LAX

1 stop9h 42mJetBlue

Deal found 14/12£94

Wed 4/307:00PHL - LAX

1 stop11h 32mJetBlue

Deal found 15/12£99

Mon 16/308:41PHL - LAX

1 stop11h 56mJetBlue

Deal found 15/12£126

Tue 17/318:22PHL - LAX

2 stops21h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 16/12£133

Fri 9/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops20h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12£141

Wed 7/108:40PHL - LAX

1 stop11h 59mJetBlue

Deal found 15/12£146

Fri 6/318:20PHL - LAX

2 stops22h 56mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/12£156

Wed 25/307:00PHL - LAX

2 stops19h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12£156

Mon 26/119:06PHL - LAX

2 stops25h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/12£160

Sat 10/106:00PHL - LAX

2 stops13h 08mDelta

Deal found 15/12£162

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Round-trip from	£198
One-way from	£94
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	£385

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Tue 31/3

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Wed 18/2

07:00-15:32

1 stop11h 32m

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Tue 14/4

17:03-00:19

1 stop10h 16m

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21:15-11:15

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£225

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19:06-16:27

2 stops24h 21m

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09:38-18:03

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£288

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Wed 4/2

06:00-13:55

2 stops10h 55m

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£295

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06:00-13:55

2 stops10h 55m

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2 stops10h 18m

£295

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Wed 28/1

06:00-13:55

2 stops10h 55m

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09:55-23:13

2 stops10h 18m

£295

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Tue 17/3

18:22-12:36

2 stops21h 14m

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2 stops18h 53m

£295

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PHLLAX

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Fri 9/1

19:06-12:52

2 stops20h 46m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

15:09-18:03

2 stops23h 54m

£298

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PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

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Thu 22/1

06:00-13:55

2 stops10h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

09:55-23:13

2 stops10h 18m

£302

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

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is 81 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of £63). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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?

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 64% on airfare.

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How popular is this Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight route?
Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
Airlines like JetBlue and Alaska Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in about 9h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 54m. The distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is about 2395 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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: Qatar Airways (90%), Japan Airlines (87%), American Airlines( 85%).
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.
How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of £63). Flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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