Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from £91

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LAX
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are usually found in October or July, 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£176

One-way from

£91

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£221
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 54m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 35m total
  • Philadelphia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1013:19PHL - LAX
2 stops26h 56mFrontier
Thu 6/1109:10LAX - PHL
1 stop12h 58mFrontier
Deal found 15/9£176
Thu 30/1007:00PHL - LAX
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1100:38LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£184
Thu 30/1018:30PHL - LAX
Nonstop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/1112:00LAX - PHL
Nonstop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9£189
Sat 6/1217:35PHL - LAX
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Wed 10/1205:50LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 14/9£191
Wed 19/1106:35PHL - LAX
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Wed 3/1212:40LAX - PHL
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9£193
Wed 12/1113:50PHL - LAX
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Wed 19/1108:40LAX - PHL
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 14/9£196
Tue 30/1217:10PHL - LAX
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Tue 6/123:05LAX - PHL
1 stop11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 15/9£197
Wed 29/1014:00PHL - LAX
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Mon 3/1106:10LAX - PHL
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 14/9£200
Sat 6/1210:15PHL - LAX
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1200:55LAX - PHL
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9£204
Mon 22/1214:00PHL - LAX
1 stop11h 35mSouthwest
Wed 31/1207:35LAX - PHL
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 15/9£205
Mon 24/1113:40PHL - LAX
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/1223:00LAX - PHL
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9£208

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 12/11

13:50-20:50

2 stops10h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

08:40-21:00

2 stops9h 20m

£196

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 11/2

17:00-22:59

1 stop8h 59m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/2

00:25-10:24

1 stop6h 59m

£196

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 16/12

13:50-20:50

2 stops10h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/1

05:25-15:40

1 stop7h 15m

£200

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Tue 13/1

15:43-21:18

1 stop8h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

00:55-11:35

1 stop7h 40m

£200

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 3/12

06:15-11:04

1 stop7h 49m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

08:25-18:13

1 stop6h 48m

£204

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Mon 24/11

05:30-11:01

1 stop8h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

12:45-00:50

1 stop9h 05m

£204

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Thu 4/12

06:15-11:04

1 stop7h 49m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

05:45-17:40

1 stop8h 55m

£204

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 12/11

20:00-00:59

1 stop7h 59m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/11

00:25-10:24

1 stop6h 59m

£204

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Wed 3/12

06:15-11:04

1 stop7h 49m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

21:55-09:26

1 stop8h 31m

£204

PhiladelphiaLos Angeles

PHL - LAX

PHLLAX

Philadelphia

Sat 31/1

10:10-15:31

1 stop8h 21m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

07:00-17:34

1 stop7h 34m

£204

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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 12 September 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of £573). 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 16 September 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 16 September 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.

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rebecca,Sept 2025

DTW - LAX

At least one free drink and snack. Plugs for charging on long flights and wider seats.

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rebecca,Sept 2025

DTW - LAX

At least one free drink and snack. Plugs for charging on long flights and wider seats.

Related info for your journey

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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 23 flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, all of which are around 5h 49m 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 United Airlines and Southwest fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in about 8h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 25m. 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 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 (100%), Japan Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways( 84%).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (average of £573). 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£95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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