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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). 2,396 miles, 5h 5m nonstop.

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LAX to PHL at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
2,396 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
5h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN7 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
44all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
3h aheadPhiladelphia vs Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Round trips from $151

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Los Angeles to Philadelphia fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$213
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$179
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 3$186
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$179
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$151
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$160

Airlines flying Los Angeles to Philadelphia

7 airlines fly nonstop with 44 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to PHL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $151; September 2026 is the most expensive at $213 and up, a difference of $62 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Los Angeles to Philadelphia: common questions

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 5h 5m gate to gate, covering 2,396 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PHL?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL), with 44 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through FLL, LAS and DTW.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL), starting at $151 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Philadelphia flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and PHL on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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