Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $116

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (PHL-LAX)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $116 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PHL to LAX on Tue, Jun 30), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $211 departing on Fri, Jul 3 and returning on Tue, Jul 7.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 6 hours 5 minutes to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX).

• When is the best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 51 flight per week flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA1035 (07:36)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

  To find best deals on flights from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 30, with one-way flights priced at just $116.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on June 24, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $243.

• Which airports can I fly to for Los Angeles from Philadelphia?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (PHL-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

• Is there any time difference between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

  The time difference between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.